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High blood lipids in cats: questions beyond the number
A lipid result is a starting point for interpretation, not a reason for crash dieting.
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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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Metabolic health5 min read
Your cat has diabetes: questions for the first conversation
Species-specific diagnosis, treatment choices and monitoring need a clear shared plan.
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A diabetic pet who becomes unwell needs a call now
Poor appetite, vomiting or weakness changes the plan, even after a stable period.
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Possible low blood sugar: get help, do not guess
Weakness, abnormal behaviour or seizures needs urgent direction, especially in a diabetic pet.
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Hyperthyroidism in cats: connect the tests and the cat
Understand the diagnosis, the rest of the health picture and the review plan.
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Pancreatitis: understand what supports the diagnosis
Symptoms, pancreatic tests and imaging need to be interpreted together.
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Metabolic health5 min read
A cat not eating: why hepatic lipidosis matters
Poor intake is a health problem, not a safe way for an overweight cat to lose weight.
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A chronic kidney diagnosis: start with the whole picture
Understand what establishes chronic disease and which questions determine the plan.
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Kidney-disease follow-up: more than one blood number
Bring appetite, body condition, urine and day-to-day comfort into the review.
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Protein in urine: ask where it comes from
A protein result needs urine concentration, sediment and the clinical picture.
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Raised liver enzymes: a finding, not a final answer
The pattern, medicines and animal's health determine the next question.
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Vet visits5 min read
A cat exposed to a dog flea product: call immediately
Keep the packaging and get exposure-specific advice before signs develop.
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Why your vet may recommend a culture before antibiotics
A good sample can make treatment decisions more specific.
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Urine culture results: infection, collection and context
Bacterial growth needs interpretation alongside symptoms and the way urine was collected.
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A low platelet count: why the sample needs context
Platelet clumps and true low numbers are different clinical questions.
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Anaemia follow-up: understand the next question
Low red-cell measures describe a problem, not its cause.
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Vet visits4 min read
The vet heard a heart murmur. What next?
An extra sound prompts questions about structure, function and follow-up.
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A collapse that looked like fainting: call, then describe
Quick recovery does not make an unexplained collapse safe to ignore.
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