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Keep your pet's teeth and gums healthy
Posted 26th July, 2000
Rotten teeth, infected gums and bad breath are all too common in cats and dogs but there are ways to reduce these problems...
Cystitis in the cat
Posted 28th June, 2000
Blood in the urine, straining to urinate, frequent urination and painful urination are all signs of cystitis in the cat. This painful and distressing condition is common in both male and female cats and in many ways it's similar to cystitis in humans...
Ringworm in the cat
Posted 16th June, 2000
Despite its colourful name, ringworm has nothing to do with worms. It's a fungal infection of the skin and it's common in cats...
How to keep your pets Flea-Free
Posted 15th June, 2000
We have a report on the latest flea control measures: Prevention is better than cure - how to keep fleas under control.
Quarantine laws eased in Ireland and Britain
Posted 15th June, 2000
The strict laws that required pet cats and dogs to remain in quarantine for six months before being allowed into the country are being relaxed. Read Elaine Larkin's article from the Irish Times.
Walter, the cat who liked to nap on the telex machine
Posted 7th June, 2000
Lara Marlowe, French correspondent of the Irish Times, tells the story of her cat's death in this week's Paris Letter.