What Is a Cat’s Normal Temperature?
A normal rectal temperature for a healthy adult cat is usually between 38°C and 39.2°C. Kittens may naturally run a little warmer up to 39.4°C. An above-normal temperature may be…
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How to Take Your Dog or Cat’s Temperature
Checking your dog or cat’s temperature at home is a simple but valuable skill that can help you detect illness early. Follow these steps to safely take your pet’s temperature.…
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myPET Podcast: Ticks and Cats
This episode covers tick prevention in cats, why paralysis ticks are such a serious risk in eastern Australia, and how modern preventatives make protection far easier than in the past.…
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myPET Podcast: Probiotics for Dogs and Cats
In this episode, the team explores probiotics and prebiotics for dogs and cats — what they are, how they work, and when they can help. The discussion covers the gut…
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myPET Podcast: Tapeworm in Dogs; the different species, prevention and treatment
This episode explains the main tapeworms affecting dogs and cats in Australia, how their life cycles work, and what owners can do to prevent and treat them. The discussion covers…
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myPET Podcast: Titre Testing; To Vaccinate or Test?
This episode explains titre testing in dogs and cats, what the test measures, how it relates to vaccination, and when it can be used instead of giving a booster. It…
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myPET Podcast: Hairballs
This episode explains why cats get hairballs, what they actually are, when they become a medical concern, and how owners can help prevent them. It covers normal grooming behaviour, over-grooming…
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myPET Podcast: Obesity In Pets; It’s time to cut the fat!
This episode explores obesity in dogs and cats — why it is one of the most common yet most harmful health issues seen in veterinary practice. It explains how to…
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myPET Podcast: Eye Concerns and Issues
This episode explores eye problems in dogs and cats, how to recognise when something is wrong, the many possible causes, and why early veterinary assessment is essential. It explains signs…
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myPET Podcast: Cat Flu
This episode explains cat flu, what causes it, how it spreads so easily, why symptoms vary between cats, and what owners can do to manage infection and prevent future outbreaks.…
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