Patient Care

Why Anti-seizure Medications are Important for Cats

If your cat has been diagnosed with a seizure disorder, long-term management with anti-seizure medications may be recommended to reduce the frequency and severity of these events.

What to do When Your Cat is Having a Seizure

It can be incredibly distressing to see your cat having a seizure, but the most important thing is to stay calm. Seizures are usually not harmful to cats and rarely cause significant damage to themselves during the event.

How to Perform a Blood Pressure Measurement in a Cat

Blood pressure measurement is essential for monitoring a cat’s health, especially if the cat is at risk for conditions like kidney disease, heart problems, or hypertension. In this post, we’ll walk you through performing a Doppler blood pressure measurement in a cat.

How to Clean Your Cat’s Oesophagostomy Tube Site

If your cat has returned home from the hospital with an oesophagostomy (O-tube) for feeding, keeping the tube site clean and adequately maintained to prevent infections and ensure comfort is crucial. 

Preparing Emeraid Diets for Oesophagostomy Tube Feeding

In this article, we will show how to mix up the Emeraid Intensive Care powder for feeding your cat at home. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact Cat Specialist Services.

Using Mirtazapine as an Appetite Stimulant in Cats

If your cat shows mild inappetence (a reduced appetite), your vet may prescribe an appetite stimulant. These medications are particularly helpful for cats recovering at home, providing them with the extra support they need to start eating normally again.

How to Feed Your Cat Using Their Oesophagostomy Tube

When feeding your cat at home with an oesophagostomy tube, having everything prepared will make the process smoother for both you and your cat. You’ll already have food, a feeding plan and preparation instructions from our team.

How to Tempt Feed Your Picky Feline Friend

In this guide, we’ll share some easy and practical tips to help encourage your cat to eat, whether you’re at home or in a hospital setting. Cats can be picky eaters, and losing their appetite can lead to health complications.

Administering a Tablet to Your Cat

In this post, we share some simple tips on how to give your cat a pill or tablet. If you’re interested in mixing medications into food, we also have information on that on our website, but for now, let’s focus on tablets.

Contacting Us

Pet Owners
If you would like to talk about treatment for your cat, call us on 1300 228 377 or fill in the form.
In an emergency, please contact your local vet.

Vets and Nurses
To refer a patient or book a telehealth consultation please call us on 1300 228 377, book through the portal or fill in the form. For advice calls, please see the guidelines here.

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