Lyme disease in cats: a complete guide

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Lyme disease, also known as Lyme borreliosis, is an infectious illness caused by bacteria of the genus Borrelia. These bacteria are transmitted by Ixodes ticks, commonly known as deer ticks or black long-legged ticks. When an infected tick bites an animal, Borrelia bacteria can be transferred [...].

Cat allergies: symptoms, causes and treatments

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cat advice, Health Topics

Cats are sensitive animals and can be prone to a variety of allergies, which can lead to unpleasant symptoms and disrupt their quality of life. As in humans, feline allergies are the result of the body's excessive defenses against substances it is theoretically able to tolerate. In this article, Lore [...]

Cats with heart problems: causes and treatments

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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 [...]