Most cats are fully grown by twelve months, which is approximately 15 years in human terms. Some cats may continue to fill out for several months beyond their first birthday. Large cat breeds which include the Maine Coon, Siberian, Ragdoll and Birman don’t reach their full size until 3-4 years of age.
Betadine (povidone-iodine) is an antiseptic microbicide used to prevent and treat skin infections and is capable of killing bacteria, mycobacteria, viruses, fungi, yeasts and protozoa.
Unlike many other common antiseptics, Betadine is safe to use on cats, is cheap and sold in most chemists and supermarkets without a prescription.
In most cases, a small amount of egg is safe for a cat to eat. Eggs are a good source of protein and provide many essential nutrients including vitamins A, B6, B12, D and E, riboflavin, folate, niacin, iron, zinc, calcium, omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants.
As with any ‘treat’, limit the amount and frequency you feed as this adds excess calories to the cat’s diet. An average 4.5 kg (9.9 lb) cat on a maintenance diet should consume 246 calories per day, and one egg is approximately 74 calories (310 kilojoules), which is just under 1/3rd of the cat’s total daily calorie allowance. While eggs contain many beneficial nutrients, they are not balanced and complete, cats are obligate carnivores and must ingest meat to survive.
Carboplatin (kar-bo-pla-tin) is a broad-spectrum platinum-containing antineoplastic (anticancer) chemotherapy drug sold under the brand name Paraplatin. It is used to treat a variety of carcinomas and sarcomas including squamous cell carcinoma, mediastinal carcinoma, pleural adenocarcinoma, pulmonary carcinoma, nasal carcinoma, anal sac apocrine gland adenocarcinoma, colonic adenocarcinoma, mammary gland carcinoma, urinary tract carcinoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, feline vaccine-associated sarcomas, thyroid adenocarcinoma, melanoma and osteosarcoma.
The world is currently in the grip of a coronavirus outbreak (renamed COVID-19 by the World Health Organisation), which was first reported in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China on 31st December 2019. The virus originated from Chinese horseshoe bats and jumped species via an intermediate host, thought to be the pangolin – a delicacy in Chinese culture and the world’s most trafficked animal – and from the pangolin to humans. While we suspect the virus jumped from animals to humans, the main route of infection appears to be human to human.
COVID-19 produces flu-like symptoms in people, the elderly and people with an underlying medical condition are at the greatest risk.
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Catnip (Nepeta cataria) at a glanceWhat is catnip? Catnip is a member of the mint family and contains the essential oil nepetalactone which gets some cats high. Does it affect all cats? Approximately 64% of cats are affected by catnip; kittens under eight weeks aren’t able to enjoy catnip. How does catnip affect cats? Cats respond in several ways including drooling, head and body rolling. How long does the effect last? Approximately 5 to 10 minutes. World catnip awareness day: 15th June. |
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Cats have a reputation for being independent and even standoffish, but as most cat lovers know, that is mostly a misrepresentation and our love of cats stems from the companionship they provide. This is a two-way street, and they need as much as we receive. Do cats get lonely if they are left alone? There … Read more Do Cats Get Lonely If They Are Left Alone?
Most of us know how much cats love to catch and eat flies; we’ve even given them the name ‘sky raisins‘. While most of us find the thought of eating a fly repulsive, cats don’t share our disgust. Being natural-born predators, cats are hardwired to hunt.
Feline acne is a non-contagious skin condition characterised by blackheads (comedones) which develop on the chin of affected cats. Common symptoms of feline acne include blackheads, hair loss, redness, swelling, inflammation and in advanced cases, firm, painful nodules with draining lesions.