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Bartonellosis

Bartonellosis is a bacterial disease in pets which can also affect humans. It is caused by a bacteria known as Bartonella and is sometimes called Cat Scratch Disease, although not always transmitted that way. Dogs become infected with bartonellosis through fleas, ticks, sand flies and lice. Dogs that spend a lot of time outdoors such […]
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Feline Odontoclastic Resorptive Lesions

Feline Odontoclastic Resorptive Lesions, FORLs, sometimes referred to as feline cavities, occurs when cells called odontoclasts cause resorption of the tooth. The disease appears first at gum level eventually progressing to the tooth crown. The entire tooth may be resorbed or the enamel may fracture. Gum tissue then grows over the area. While the cause […]
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Description of color terms – Cats

Cats come in a variety of colors and patterns. Kittens from the same litter may all look different from each other. The terms used to define cat color can be confusing to the lay person. Here is a list of the commonly used terms and their definitions: Solid or self – Cat is one color […]