Cat Advice

Maintaining the health of your cat through continuous flea treatment is a necessary and ongoing procedure. Regrettably, there are no instant solutions available. The primary issue with fleas lies in their ability to survive for months without a host.

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

We love cats and 41% of us who have a cat are owned by more than one! In the wild cats live solitary lives, only coming together to breed and raise young and only when food is in plentiful supply.

Vaccination offers the most effective way of protecting your cat throughout their life against many of the most serious infectious and fatal diseases.

Cats of all ages can and do become serious ill or die from infectious diseases that could have been prevented through vaccination.

This information page contains advice regarding vaccination of kittens to ensure that they are protected from major diseases.

Ticks are blood sucking parasites related to spiders. Adults have a pointed head, a body and four pairs of legs.

What are fleas?

Fleas are small blood sucking insects that live on cats, dogs, hedgehogs, rabbits and various other species of wildlife.

Hookworms
Hookworms are not a major problem in the UK although they can occur occasionally. The larvae burrow into your pet’s skin usually through their feet or they are ingested by pets cleaning their paws.

What are worms?

The two types of worms that commonly affect your dog and cat are roundworms (Toxocara) and tapeworms.