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Do you know what ringworm looks like in its earliest stages? In a nursing kitten? At its most severe? This article features a variety of photos that show the many ugly faces of ringworm.
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Recognizing the early warning signs of cancer in your cat can aid in early treatment and lead to a more favorable prognosis.
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An inexpensive student-quality microscope is a smart addition to the cat breeder's medical chest. It can be used to identify parasites such as Coccidia, Giardia, Tritrichomonas foetus and even ringworm.
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Knowing how to use a stethoscope is a simple and useful skill every cat breeder can learn, and purchasing a stethoscope is not an expensive proposition. Here is how to pick the best stethoscope to suit the needs of a cat breeder.
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If an infection is not responding to the usual antibiotics it may be necessary to perform a culture and sensitivity test to determine the exact strain of bacteria that is causing the problem, and the best choice of antibiotic to treat it.
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The simplest way to test for dehydration in a kitten or cat is by "tenting" the skin on its back and watching how quickly the skin snaps back into place.
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Learn how to use your senses of touch, smell and vision to evaluate the condition of your cat`s skin and coat.
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If a kitten displays unusual panting after a play session, it may be a symptom of exercise intolerance. Learn more about this early warning sign of a possible health problem.
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Any cat breeder can easily learn how to do a fecal float on your cat's stool to test for common parasites. Learn how to do it and what you need.
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Performing your own ringworm fungal cultures is a relatively easy thing to do and can save you money and heartache in the long run if you suspect ringworm in your cattery. Learn how to test for ringworm at home.
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There is an old expression. "If you hear hoofbeats, look for horses, not zebras". This is a smart philosophy to use when diagnosing health or behavioral problems in your cats. It means you should look first for the most likely cause of a problem. Only once that is ruled out, consider other possibilities.
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Using a microscope is not difficult. In fact, most people become quite skilled after just one session with their new microscope.
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The cat breeder who knows how to use a stethoscope can check a kitten for a heart murmur or monitor a newborn's breathing.
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Using a microscope, you can learn how to identify parasites that can infest your cat, so you can check your cats for problems yourself.
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The appearance of the nasal discharge and the length of time it has been a problem are both important in helping to determine the cause of the nasal problem and in maintaining the cat's health.
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A necropsy, also called a post mortem, is an essential tool in determining the cause of death of any animal.
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This article contains a handy chart showing the various tests, units of measurement and normal ranges that appear in the report when your veterinarian runs a complete blood panel or urine test on your cat.
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Most cats are expert at hiding any sign that they are in pain. Learning which feline behaviors are indicative of possible pain is a very helpful skill to develop to safeguard your favorite kitty's health.
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The Rivalta test can differentiate between fluids in the body cavity caused by FIP and those caused by other diseases, thus avoiding a possible misdiagnosis of FIP in cats under the age of two years.
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If your cat needs to have a culture done that includes a swab of its throat or cheeks, some precautions are necessary.