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Are Tulips Toxic to Cats?
Cats love exploring their surroundings, and that curiosity sometimes leads them to chew on houseplants. While some plants are harmless, others can be toxic to cats. Tulips are among the plants that can pose a risk to feline health. In this guide, you'll learn whether tulips are safe for cats, which parts of the plant are most dangerous, the signs of tulip poisoning, and what steps to take if your cat eats any part of a tulip.
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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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