Cats

Cats, those mysterious animals, frequently appear to be happy to sleep all day.

Diabetes in Cats can be seen in felines of all ages, breeds and sexes, however, at AAS Vets in Gloucestershire, we understand that it is more commonly seen in overweight cats and senior cats.

Maintaining the health of your cat through continuous flea treatment is a necessary and ongoing procedure. Regrettably, there are no instant solutions available.

Kidney failure is a common health problem in middle-aged and elderly cats.

Although obtaining a kitten may be a particularly attractive proposition because of its playful and endearing personality, taking on a young cat also involves extra responsibilities.

Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells. As many as one in five cats are likely to develop one of the many different forms of cancer at some stage of their lives.

Your vet will carry out a 'nose to tail' MOT when your cat is given its annual booster vaccinations.

Neutering is carried out for a variety of reasons including health-related issues, reproduction control and "heat", behavioural / psychological reasons such as territory marking and dominance and aggression problems.

You should examine your cat's mouth regularly for signs of oral disease which include bad breath; reddened, bleeding or swollen gums and build-up of tartar.

Cats' nutritional requirements change according to their life stage, from kittens through to adults and senior cats.