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Caring for cats is a full time job, especially if they have diseases or are injured. Learn some basic information to care for cats with urinary problems, heart diseases, and dental illnesses in this free video series that includes how to give cats medication.
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Part of being a pet owner is learning how to care for your pets, especially when they have diseases or medical conditions. Get tips for caring for your cat's diseases and illnesses in this free pet care video from a practicing veterinarian.
House plants, rat poison, and anti-freeze are just some poisonous household items that can cause severe illness in your cat. Learn more about common household cat poisons and their effects in this free pet care video from a practicing veterinarian.
Many cleaning agents can be very harmful to cat's skin and cause severe burning or hair loss. Learn about various household toxins that can affect your cat's skin in this free pet care video from a practicing veterinarian.
One of the most painful medical problems for cats is when they can't urinate due to a blockage in their system. Learn more about urinary track obstructions and its symptoms in this free pet care video from a practicing veterinarian.
Cats will often urinate outside of their litter boxes when they have a urinary tract disease. Learn more about urinary track diseases and their symptoms in this free pet care video from a practicing veterinarian.
Excessive urination is a sign of kidney disease and diabetes. Learn how to tell if your cat has excessive urination in this free pet care video from a practicing veterinarian.
Weight loss is a sign that a cat may a thyroid condition, kidney disease, or intestinal parasites. Learn how to determine if your cat is loosing weight in this free pet care video from a practicing veterinarian.
It is difficult to diagnose heart disease in cats because there are few obvious symptoms. Learn how to identify heart disease in cats with this free pet care video from a practicing veterinarian.
If a cat has yellow, black, or redness around gums, it may have a dental disease. Learn how to identify dental diseases in cats with this free pet care video from a practicing veterinarian.
If your cat is hit by a car or injured in some other way, it's best to wrap them in a towel to prevent biting and scratching. Learn how to transport injured cats in this free pet care video from a practicing veterinarian.
The first thing to do if your cat is bleeding is to put pressure on the wound. Learn first aide for bleeding cats in this free pet care video from a practicing veterinarian.
To prevent scratching and biting, wrap a cat in a towel prior to giving them medication. Learn tips for restraining cats to give them medication in this free pet care video from a practicing veterinarian.
You may have to give a cat a pill if they have an infection or intestinal worms. Get tips for giving pills to your cat in this free pet care video from a practicing veterinarian.
A dropper and a syringe are the two tools that are used to give cats liquid medication. Learn how to use a dropper and a syringe to give liquid medication to your cat in this free pet care video from a practicing veterinarian.
Injections are a less common way to give cats medicine; however, they are used frequently for diabetic cats. Learn how to give a cat an injection in this free pet care video from a practicing veterinarian.
If a cat is dehydrated because of kidney disease or severe illness, giving them subcutaneous fluids under the skin will increase hydration and healing. Learn how to administer subcutaneous fluids to a cat in this free pet care video from a practicing veterinarian.
Your pet cat is much more than just an animal. Our pets are our loved ones, our friends, and sometimes our children. For almost a thousand years mankind has been drawn to cats for their affectionate and dignified nature, companionship and keen hunting skills. Properly caring for cats is important, especially for young kittens, since we have domesticated these animals from the wild and taught them to expect to have their needs met by humans. In order for the pet-human relationship to work, we have to do our part. As a pet owner, we have many responsibilities to care for our cats, especially if they become injured or sick, and it's equally important to make sure that the care we give them is accurate and safe. In this free video series, learn about common medical conditions in cats, and learn how to care for them. Our expert, Tracy Carreiro, has been a veterinarian for over twenty years. With her experience, you can help your cat live a happy and healthy life. Learn about common household poisons that can effect cats. Also, the symptoms of a poisoned cat. If you have cat that is having urinary problems, Dr. Carreiro explains the diseases and symptoms of common urinary problems. Learn about heart and dental cat diseases as well. Finally, learn how to give your cat medication. Dr. Carreiro shows you how to administer pills, liquid medication, injections, and more! So, what are you waiting for? Learn how to care for your cat today!
Tracy Carreiro Tracy Carreiro is a graduate of Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine. She has been a practicing veterinarian for nearly 20 years. Growing up on a dairy farm, she grew to love the farm cats and spend many hours as a child taming feral kittens. During her career, she has been involved in treating animals of all sorts, from mice and other pocket pets through exotic birds, dogs and cats. She has also cared for large animals such as horses, cows and even exotic animals including an elephant, a wallaby, and a camel. She loves teaching her clients about their pets, and school children about responsible pet ownership. She also develops workshops and training sessions for veterinary staff members and other health care professionals. She is currently the Shelter Veterinarian at the Faxon Animal Rescue League in Fall River, where she sees many animals surrendered due to behavior problems in the home. She lives with her husband, two children, five cats and a bird.dkdk
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