Squamous cell carcinomas (SCC) are one of the most common and dangerous skin cancers in cats – especially cats with white ears and non-pigmented …
Articles about cat care, written by the veterinarians at Crookwell Veterinary Hospital.
Senior cat care
Just like us, older pets often develop health problems such as arthritis, dental disease, cancer, diabetes, heart, kidney and thyroid disease, and …
Obesity in cats
Obesity is not only one of the biggest health crises facing Australians, we’ve made it a health problem for our pets too. In developed countries such …
Mammary tumours in cats
While mammary tumours are the most common cancer in unspayed female dogs or those that were desexed after their first or second heats, they are rare …
Lumps, bumps and skin tumours in cats
How often have you been patting your pet and discovered a lump? While cats have a much lower incidence of skin cancer than dogs, a higher percentage – …
Lilium toxicity in cats
Who doesn’t love liliums? These handsome blooms are often our first choice when sending a bunch of flowers or adding some colour and fragrance to our …
Heatstroke in cats
Heatstroke is one of the genuine emergencies affecting pets during hot weather. It occurs when heat generation exceeds the body’s ability to dissipate …
Flea control in cats
Flea allergy dermatitis is by far the major cause of itchiness in Australian pets. All pet owners need to accept flea infestation is not a social …
Diaphragmatic hernia in cats
The diaphragm is the muscular separation between the chest and abdominal cavities. The diaphragm keeps thoracic and abdominal organs separate as well …
Diabetes in cats
Like many diseases common to people and animals, diabetes mellitus is a frequently diagnosed condition in pets, especially middle aged to older cats …
Dental care: gingivitis in cats
Taking care of your cat’s dental health is incredibly important. Healthy teeth and gums are as critical to the wellbeing of our pets as they are to …
Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats
Chronic renal disease is one of the most common debilitating diseases of senior cats. It is the end result of various ageing and disease processes …
Worming
Protection against gastrointestinal worms Internal parasites – worms – can cause poor growth, serious illness and suffering, even death, in puppies …
Vaccination for cats
Vaccinating your kitten is essential to ensure he/she is protected and safe from potentially fatal diseases. A full course of vaccinations will …
Ticks
The paralysis tick, Ixodes holocyclus, is one of the deadliest parasites affecting dogs and cats. We are fortunate (so far), that the distribution …
Snakebite in pets
There are sixty-five venomous snakes in Australia and at CVH we regularly see envenomation in dogs and cats from 4 of these: brown, copperhead, black …
Arthritis in cats
So many human medical conditions also occur in companion animals – including arthritis – and the condition is increasingly being recognised in …
Preparing your pet for surgery
No-one likes the thought of their pet undergoing surgery. At CVH we use the diagnostic tests, anaesthesia, monitoring and surgical techniques most …