Blog: cat health

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Meet the Breed: Siberian

The Siberian is an ancient breed and is now believed to be ancestral to all modern long-haired cats. It is the national cat of Russia and is native to Siberia. A longer name for the formal breed is the Siberian Forest Cat.

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Essential Oils

We keep getting questions from clients about essential oils in cats, and we have done a few Facebook posts about them, but it’s time to put ‘pen’ to paper!

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The Chromosomal Cause of the Calico-Colored Cat

Have you ever been told that almost all calico-coloured cats are female? Have you ever wondered how such a thing could be true? The answer to this lies within their DNA; with a phenomenon found in all female mammals called X-chromosome inactivation.

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Pretty Poinsettias are Bad for Cats!

If you are a cat owner, then you should be careful this holiday season with what plants you bring into your home. Poinsettias, lilies, holly berries and mistletoe are all problematic to your feline family members.