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The American Animal Hospital Association and American Veterinary Medical Association have established guidelines to standardize preventive health care for cats, helping them to live longer, healthier lives. This handout provides an overview of the recommendations within these guidelines and why they are so important.
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First Aid for Cats: Shock, Rescue Breathing, and CPR
Las urgencias médicas pueden producirse repentinamente y sin aviso. Es importante para todos los propietarios de gatos tener unas bases mínimas acerca de las urgencias médicas más frecuentes en medicina veterinaria para poder aportar unos primeros auxilios si fuera necesario.
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Medical waste includes needles, syringes, body parts, bodily fluids, feces and medications among other things. This handout addresses some of the ways such waste can be safely disposed.
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Pyrethrin insecticides are naturally derived from the chrysanthemum (mum) flower, and pyrethroids are the synthetic versions. The use of pyrethrins/pyrethroids is generally safe in dogs; however, cats and fish are very sensitive to these products.
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Quality of life is a way to refer to and discuss the day-to-day life and lifestyle of a cat reaching the end of its life. A quality-of-life scale for cats can help owners and veterinarians work together to maintain a healthy human-animal bond. The scale looks at seven different categories including hurt, hunger, hydration, hygiene, happiness, mobility, more good days than bad. The scale can help clarify the decisions and anxiety related to your cat’s end of life care.
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Rabies in Cats
La rabia es una enfermedad viral que pueden contraer todos los animales de sangre caliente, incluyendo gatos y perros, aunque algunas especies presenten más resistencia natural a padecerla que otras. Cuando aparecen los signos clínicos de rabia, la enfermedad es casi seguramente fatal.
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Rabies is one of the most devastating viral diseases affecting mammals, including dogs and humans. It is a fatal disease caused by infection with the rabies virus. Following a bite from a rabid animal, the disease progresses in stages. Vaccination is the cornerstone of rabies prevention.
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Radiographs (X-Rays) for Cats
Uno de los procedimientos diagnósticos más comunes en medicina son las radiografías o rayos-X. El término rayos-X se originó en 1895 cuando el físico alemán Wilhelm Röntgen descubrió la técnica.
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Most cats care for their kittens with little need for human intervention; if they do not, then their caregivers need to step in. It is critical to maintain a warm environment and ensure they receive enough milk. Kittens’ weight should be checked daily in the first two weeks and any prolonged crying should be investigated. Feeding can be supplemented with commercial milk replacer if needed. Further feeding and vaccination recommendations are discussed. Contact your veterinarian for specific instructions.