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▽ Feeling poorly ▽ Cat language
Cats don’t complain when they are sick. It is Your cat’s behavior can tell you many
up to us to recognize the signs of illness and things—but you have to learn how to
take prompt action. interpret his “language.”

△ Wash and brush-up
Although cats are proficient at self-grooming,
they need regular brushing and combing to
keep their coats in peak condition. Shorthaired
cats only need to be groomed once a week.

and cat-proof. This is followed by a wealth of CONSULTANT
advice on routine care—including grooming, Alison L Logan, MA, VetMB,
bathing, and feeding at all stages of life from MRCVS, qualified in 1989 as
kitten to senior—as well as suggestions for a veterinary surgeon from the
coping with behavioral problems and, not University of Cambridge, and
has been in a small animal
least, having fun with your cat. practice in her home town of
Two chapters on health explain the common Colchester ever since. She
cat disorders in detail, plus how to recognize enjoys writing for lay and
the signs of ill-health, what to do for a sick professional publications
which have included Cat World, Dogs Today, Veterinary
cat or in an emergency situation and, most Times, Veterinary Business Journal and for Pet Plan.
importantly, when to call the vet. A final Alison has been overall winner of the Vetoquinol Literary
section discusses what is involved if you decide Award twice, in 1995 and 2002. Alison wrote for a series
to breed from your cat and how to give the of books on dog breeds, and was also a contributor to
DK’s Complete Dog Care.
mother and her kittens the best possible care.

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