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The Traditional Eastern Siamese – The Thai Siamese
The Traditional Eastern Siamese – The Thai Siamese
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The Traditional Siamese cat is a history lesson wrapped in a furry bow. Known by many names, this cat was royally envied. The Siamese breed is one of the most well-known cat breeds in the world, but did you know there are two distinctly different categories within the breed? Let us introduce you to one of the sides of the Siamese coin, the Traditional "Applehead" Siamese.

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Rabies in Cats

Rabies is a viral, devastating disease that causes brain inflammation in all mammals, including humans, cats and dogs. Learn about rabies in cats now.

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Basepaws and Catstradamus Cat: Earlier Detection For The Most Commone Feline Heart Condition

One of the first cats that Basepaws tested for an HCM mutation was an internet celebrity of HUGE proportion, the fluffy Samson, aka Catstradamus.

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Hyperlipoproteinemia

Hyperlipoproteinemia can be primary (genetic) or secondary (idiopathic) and it has been associated with increased risk from heart disease.

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Top 5 Most Common Feeding Mistakes

To help you learn what not to do when feeding your kitty, here are the most common cat feeding mistakes to avoid. Do you know them all?

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Hearing Loss in Cats

If your cat is losing its hearing, it can profoundly impact their perception of the world. Here is what you need to know about hearing loss in cats.

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Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency (Type I)

Leukocyte adhesion deficiency (LAD) is an immunodeficiency disorder associated with recurrent infections. This genetic disorder has been described in humans, cats, dogs and cattle.

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Curly Cat Coat: A Special Kind of Eye Candy

Have you ever wondered about the role of genetics in your cat's charming locks? The time has come to unravel some science behind curly cat coat.

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Hypokalemic Periodic Polymyopathy

Hypokalemic periodic polymyopathy is a genetic disease of Burmese and related cats and it's marked by skeletal muscle weakness, often episodic in nature.

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