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Signs a Cat Is Pregnant and How to Care for Her Through Birth
Learn the signs a cat is pregnant, a gestation of around 63 to 65 days, nutrition, birth preparation, and when to call a vet. Free WhatsApp chat with Prabasa Vet.
Practical tips and guides for caring for dogs, cats, and exotic pets at home.
Learn the signs a cat is pregnant, a gestation of around 63 to 65 days, nutrition, birth preparation, and when to call a vet. Free WhatsApp chat with Prabasa Vet.
Evidence-based Body Condition Score (BCS) 9-point WSAVA guide for dogs and cats, why BCS is more accurate than weighing, how to check at home (rib palpation, waist view, abdominal tuck), interpreting 1-9 (ideal 4-5), obesity risks (osteoarthritis, diabetes, lifespan), weight management plan, and when to see a vet.
Comprehensive guide to cancer-supportive diets for dogs and cats after a cancer diagnosis, why nutrition is vital in oncology (cancer cachexia → muscle wasting + immune suppression + poor outcome), oncology diet principles (adequate calories, high-quality protein, low simple carbs, high anti-inflammatory omega-3, moderate fat, palatable + appetite stimulation), distinguishing dogs vs. cats (obligate carnivore cats need higher protein), managing cancer anorexia (appetite stimulants + tube feeding), evidence base (WSAVA Global Nutrition + ACVIM Oncology), when oncology prescription diets are appropriate, avoiding over-restriction (life-saving), plus FAQ for owners wanting to support oncology pets via nutrition.
A guide to EPI (Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency) in dogs, what EPI is (a deficiency of exocrine pancreatic enzymes → maldigestion), causes (pancreatic acinar atrophy in German Shepherds, secondary to chronic pancreatitis), clinical signs (chronic voluminous greasy diarrhoea, weight loss despite eating a lot, coprophagia, a thin dog with a normal appetite), diagnosis (TLI test), treatment with pancreatic enzyme replacement (PER), diet, B12, and an FAQ.
A guide to fluid therapy (IV and subcutaneous fluids) for dogs and cats, when it is needed (moderate-severe dehydration, prolonged vomiting/diarrhea, anorexia, CKD, hypovolemic shock, post-operative), types of fluid (crystalloids LRS/Plasmalyte/NaCl vs colloids), the difference between IV and SC (IV for severe + emergency, SC for mild-moderate maintenance such as CKD), assessing dehydration clinically (skin tent + mucous membranes + capillary refill + eyeball position), modern AAHA 2024 Fluid Therapy Guidelines (more conservative shock dose than the old ones), when SC fluids can be given at home, plus FAQ.
Complete guide to feline hepatic lipidosis (fatty liver), what it is (accumulation of triglycerides in hepatocytes due to an imbalance between lipid mobilization and export), why cats are susceptible (obligate protein metabolism, a fasted state quickly triggers it), at-risk groups (obese cats + stress + sudden anorexia), clinical signs (anorexia + jaundice + ptyalism + muscle wasting), diagnosis (hyperechoic liver on ultrasound + ALT/ALP/bilirubin biochemistry + FNA aspirate cytology), the treatment paradigm (early aggressive enteral nutrition via feeding tube, not force-feeding or IV alone), good prognosis with early intervention, plus FAQ.
Evidence-based guide to homemade diets for dogs and cats, why owners want homemade (ingredient control, allergy elimination, picky eaters), the risks of homemade not formulated by a nutritionist (nutritional imbalance, wrong Ca:P, taurine/vit D/B12 deficiency), the right approach (ACVN/ECVCN consult, BalanceIT tool, supplement premix), toxic ingredients to avoid, and when to consult.
A complete guide to feline IBD, what Inflammatory Bowel Disease is (immune-mediated chronic GI inflammation), why it is common in senior cats and overlaps with small cell lymphoma, clinical signs (chronic vomiting >2x/week lasting >3 weeks, chronic diarrhea, gradual weight loss), distinguishing it from acute GI, layered differential diagnosis, diagnosis (rule out parasites → blood panel → abdominal ultrasound → endoscopic biopsy gold standard), multi-modal treatment (hypoallergenic novel protein/hydrolyzed diet → prednisolone → cyclosporine/chlorambucil for refractory cases), B12 supplementation, response monitoring, prognosis, plus FAQ.
A guide to feline megacolon, what megacolon is (chronic colonic dilation with loss of motility function), causes (primary idiopathic, secondary to pelvic fracture, neurogenic, Manx breed), clinical signs (a cat not defecating for days, tenesmus, hard feces, vomiting, anorexia), diagnosis (palpation + abdominal radiographs), tiered management (high-fiber vs low-residue diet, lactulose, cisapride, medical enema, deobstipation under anesthesia, subtotal colectomy if refractory), and FAQ.
A guide to keeping a guinea pig (Cavia porcellus) for new owners in Indonesia, what it is (a social herbivorous rodent from the Andes, adults 700-1200 g, living 5-7 years), its unique vitamin C requirement (they cannot synthesise it themselves like humans, needing 10-30 mg/kg/day from diet, deficiency causes scurvy), enclosure setup (minimum 0.75 m² per animal, solid floor not wire, hiding spots, multi-level OK), diet (timothy hay ad libitum + fresh high-vit-C vegetables + commercial vit-C-fortified pellets, avoid iceberg lettuce/alfalfa for adults), socialisation (highly social, better in same-sex pairs), signs of illness (dental malocclusion, respiratory infection, calcium urolithiasis, scurvy), when you need an exotic vet, plus an FAQ for new owners.