Cats with heart problems: causes and treatments

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cat advice, Health Topics

Among the diseases that can affect felines, disorders of the heart muscle or myocardium affect almost 95% of cats. In fact, cardiomyopathy is the most common cardiac disorder in cats. Just like dogs, 5% of cats are born with heart disease. This is known as [...]

Coryza in cats: symptoms, treatment and prevention

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cat advice, Health Topics

Coryza in cats: symptoms, treatment and prevention Coryza is a very common infectious disease that can have serious repercussions on a cat's health. What characterizes it? How can it be distinguished and treated? Lore & Science explains it all. What is cat coryza? Coryza, also known as viral rhinotracheitis, is a common [...].

Dogs with yellow teeth, improving dental hygiene

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Dog Tips, Health Topics

Yellowing teeth in dogs are a common problem that worries many owners concerned about the well-being of their four-legged companions. Inadequate dental hygiene can not only cause aesthetic inconvenience, but can also have serious repercussions on your pet's health. In this article, Lore & Science [...]

Coronavirus in cats: infections, symptoms, transmission

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RNA corona viruses have always existed in cats. Cats can be infected by two strains of coronavirus which, rest assured, are not transmissible to humans. ➤ FECV (Feline Enteric Corona Virus), present in 95% of the feline population, causes small bouts of diarrhea. It is harmless or even asymptomatic. ➤ [...]

Intestinal flora of the dog, what is its purpose, why support it?

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Dog Tips, Health Topics

The intestinal flora forms an important barrier against the penetration of pathogens. But what exactly is this intestinal flora, and how can it protect our dog? What is intestinal flora? The digestive system is home to one of the richest microbial populations on our planet: the intestinal flora. Compared to other mammals, our dogs have [...]

Amino acids and deficiencies in cats: Taurine

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What are amino acids? Amino acids are the basic building blocks of proteins, and their combination creates protein structures of varying lengths. Some proteins are made up of just a few amino acids, while others are made up of dozens. NB: the right proteins should be found in [...].