Mammals
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- Toxoplasmosis in Cats and Pregnant Women
- Information on this disease caused by the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii, its life cycle, the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, public health significance and prevention.
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- Carbohydrates in Cat Foods
- Soluble carbohydrates provide an affordable source of calories and play an important role in the composition of most commercial pet foods.
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- Cat Food Carbohydrate and Calorie Calculator
- Site allows you to enter the nutritional information printed on the label of any cat food, and calculates the carbohydrates and calories in the food.
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- Fiber in Cat Foods
- Fiber is one of the nutrients listed on every bag of pet food and can have many health benefits for your pet. The type of fiber determines its role in the digestive process and how it helps in the treatment of some common medical conditions.
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- Hairball Diets
- Hairball is a common problem for some cats and this diet is claimed to provide relief by adding fibre to the ration and so assist accumulations of hair to be passed through the digestive tract without getting stuck.
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- Kitten Hypoglycemia: Low Blood Sugar
- Kitten hypoglycemia occurs when the blood sugar level goes too low, and can cause weakness and even seizures.
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- A Cat's Protein Requirements
- Crazy for Kitties article on protein and amino acid requirements in cats.
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- Amino Acids
- Blakkatz Cattery article on amino acid requirements in the cat, with special attention to taurine and arginine.
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- Fish as Cat Food
- Provet healthcare information article on health problems that can be caused by feeding cats all fish diets.
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- Lesson of the Pottenger's Cats Experiment--Cats Are Not Humans
- Review of experiments comparing cats fed raw meat vs. cooked meat diets, plus comparative taurine requirements and synthesis in cats vs. humans.
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- Protein Requirements for Good Cat Nutrition
- Protein sources in cat foods and their digestibility, quality, and daily requirements.
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- Antioxidants as Preservatives in Cat Food
- Know how to make wise decisions when selecting your pet's food. Both natural and artificial antioxidants work to preserve food from oxidation.
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- Foods You Should Not Feed Your Cat
- Some foods which are edible for humans, and even dogs, can pose hazards for cats because of their different metabolism. Listed are common foods that should not be fed (intentionally or unintentionally) to cats.
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- Addison's Dogs
- A diverse collection of information by individuals striving toward healthy, active lives for their dogs with this ailment.
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- Canine Addison's Info
- Large resource site with collection of links to articles about this canine disease.
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- Canine Genetic Analysis Project
- Research study into Addison's Disease and epilepsy examining affected and unaffected dogs of several breeds to determine the mode of inheritance. Seeks assistance from dog owners, with free DNA kits being available.