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Is your pet drinking more? Bring the pattern, not a guess
How to make a change in thirst useful information for a veterinary assessment.
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On their terms, of course.
A quieter approach to carriers, clinic visits and grooming. Little practical changes that put your cat’s comfort first.
A few things to keep in mind.
- Make the carrier a familiar place before a visit.
- Avoid forcing handling when your cat is frightened.
- Ask about a quieter arrival and cat-friendly facilities at your clinic.
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More wee, more often, or an accident? Why the difference matters
A simple way to describe urinary changes without confusing volume with frequency.
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A cat trying to wee but producing little: call now
Why frequent litter-tray visits with little urine should not become a constipation experiment.
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A sneezing cat: what to tell the clinic
Record breathing, appetite and contact history without reaching for a human cold remedy.
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When your cat’s breath changes, look at the whole cat
Persistent odour, altered chewing and appetite changes deserve more than a breath remedy.
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A new limp: observe, do not repeatedly test the sore leg
A useful movement history and the warning signs that need urgent care.
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Ear discharge: why the colour cannot choose the drops
What to record before a vet examines a smelly, painful or discharging ear.
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Watery or sticky eyes: what should you tell your vet?
Discharge, squinting and eye discomfort need more than a photograph-based diagnosis.
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A red eye is not a diagnosis
Why a sore-looking eye deserves timely assessment, even when it resembles a previous episode.
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A new lump on your cat: questions worth asking
Make the location, timeline and sampling plan clear without assuming what a bump means.
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Weight loss without trying: bring the trend to your vet
Why an unchanged appetite does not make unexpected weight loss unimportant.
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Weight gain that does not make sense: what to check
A medical conversation about changing shape, activity and medicines, not blame.
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Not themselves today: describing low energy usefully
Turn ‘a bit quiet’ into observations that help the clinic assess urgency.
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Eating less: the details behind a smaller appetite
What to record without waiting through a series of food experiments.
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A cat who is not eating needs a call, not a guessing game
Why appetite loss deserves prompt attention and a clear individual plan.
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Panting out of context: what to notice
How to describe unusual panting without assuming it is only heat or excitement.
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Pale gums: do not diagnose it from the sofa
Why a colour change with weakness or unusual breathing needs urgent attention.
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If your pet has a seizure: safety before diagnosis
What to do in the moment and what information helps the emergency team.
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