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He had also lost weight.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EJust a month earlier, he’d had normal blood results at his annual check, and was on the portly side, being a cat who appreciated the ‘finer things in life’: both his food, and that of his humans. Blood tests showed that Oscar was in irreversible kidney failure and the tragic decision was made to put him to sleep, as his residual kidney function continued to plummet. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EWhat could possibly have caused this? You may have guessed it … lilies.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjzuvCjAViBKjaztgzwYkBnTey_iyj6J_yJrSrA-DOv3nPFYhFdqLpWszP0gXtyNa3gRtGW3fuC5hRF0epwYl0Gavpb0wfAOc3OKqBHdW56PuAJ0tVUTthH9_lXjL000eq-hKdEKxMbQ_0pNTyRU449uusYK9n_9iVNMWVG3WKeYJjTqoC4lWAIKJXzbGd-\/s1000\/Common%20Cat%20Toxicities%20-%20Lilies%20Poisonous%20to%20Cats.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"750\" data-original-width=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjzuvCjAViBKjaztgzwYkBnTey_iyj6J_yJrSrA-DOv3nPFYhFdqLpWszP0gXtyNa3gRtGW3fuC5hRF0epwYl0Gavpb0wfAOc3OKqBHdW56PuAJ0tVUTthH9_lXjL000eq-hKdEKxMbQ_0pNTyRU449uusYK9n_9iVNMWVG3WKeYJjTqoC4lWAIKJXzbGd-\/s16000\/Common%20Cat%20Toxicities%20-%20Lilies%20Poisonous%20to%20Cats.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EOscar’s family had been gifted a seasonal bouquet, containing \u003Ci\u003EEaster lilies\u003C\/i\u003E. Cats are exquisitely sensitive to toxicity from all flowers in the lily family. Lilies cause kidney failure in as little as 12-36 hours. Oscar, being a cat, was particularly curious about anything new in the house. He may have gotten the pollen on his fur, inhaling, grooming, and licking it off; he may have chewed tentatively on a stem; or, given cats like to drink from all places but their water bowls, he may have lapped at water droplets on the flowers, or in the vase.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003EAll parts of all lilies can kill cats. \u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EWe adore our feline companions, admiring their independence, inquisitive personalities, and agility. Unfortunately, these very traits can sometimes lead them into danger. Seemingly innocuous substances can be lethal to our cats – so, to keep them safe, it’s critical to understand the common, and not so common, toxicities they may encounter. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFlowers and houseplants\u003C\/b\u003E are so delightful for us to have around the home and cats also take delight in plants! Many indoor and outdoor plants are toxic to cats, however. To be safe, research all plants before you adding them your home or garden. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEguYO2yFFBy3CH0Id1kereiWwOrQpgs8RfI0VxREfuMc_b5sMN674EblcBuISu853-TwgPYR-7C4kU4jc1OUImNIcYlw8nJcClNrm3miYEOwuP5KtYwUD-lHOrMt1FxYzxMueKDQvGrRGfaHTLIiDCwaKrEw7XIQfEoE1BkuzMlvfWU1EnoXRhAoaK6y3Y2\/s1080\/Plants%20Toxic%20to%20Cats%20-%20Australian%20Cat%20Lover%20Arya%20smelling%20the%20leaves%20of%20hot%20pink%20cyclamen%20on%20table.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1080\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEguYO2yFFBy3CH0Id1kereiWwOrQpgs8RfI0VxREfuMc_b5sMN674EblcBuISu853-TwgPYR-7C4kU4jc1OUImNIcYlw8nJcClNrm3miYEOwuP5KtYwUD-lHOrMt1FxYzxMueKDQvGrRGfaHTLIiDCwaKrEw7XIQfEoE1BkuzMlvfWU1EnoXRhAoaK6y3Y2\/w400-h400\/Plants%20Toxic%20to%20Cats%20-%20Australian%20Cat%20Lover%20Arya%20smelling%20the%20leaves%20of%20hot%20pink%20cyclamen%20on%20table.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003EArya: \"What is this? Can I eat it?\"\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003ECommon flowering plants of concern include every kind of lily, daffodils, oleander, bird of paradise flowers, azaleas, gladiolas, irises, hyacinths, rhododendrons, sago palm, tulips, narcissus, hydrangeas, dieffenbachia, cyclamens, elephant ears and poinsettias.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EFerns, such as the emerald, asparagus, plumosa and lace varieties may also be toxic. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EOther toxic indoor plants include aglaonema, the arrowhead vine and any plant in the dracaena family. Aloe vera and multiple cactus species, anthurium, hellebore, morning glory, nightshade, pussy’s ears, and mother-in-law’s tongue are toxic. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EHappily, many gorgeous native Australian plants, including grevillea and banksia, are perfectly safe for cats, or are toxic only if eaten in very large quantities.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EExceptions include kangaroo paw, flannel flower,  Macadamia trees, certain types of eucalypts, and the Lantana bush. See \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/agriculture.vic.gov.au\/livestock-and-animals\/animal-welfare-victoria\/cats\/health\/toxic-plants-for-cats\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E for a comprehensive list of common toxic indoor plants in Australia.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgKq05qdQiQHbcrucyKxQeqPOT_ghZlUAHm5LqTJg-q5QbujxYuMPEncqFOVK_EVdwrfZ6hLL8cbHfGoAcUoOz0pavLuzKf-_49uBah1hX2Ju5iiZ4iLtRTnzdfrOC1GLERqLiTaotpFVt8ZTN9krU9K8afKGIO3n8_icUTyUa4FgtIMFoyWX6WrnChL6p1\/s900\/Common_Toxicities_in_Cats%20-%20garden%20plants%20poisonous%20to%20cats.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"711\" data-original-width=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgKq05qdQiQHbcrucyKxQeqPOT_ghZlUAHm5LqTJg-q5QbujxYuMPEncqFOVK_EVdwrfZ6hLL8cbHfGoAcUoOz0pavLuzKf-_49uBah1hX2Ju5iiZ4iLtRTnzdfrOC1GLERqLiTaotpFVt8ZTN9krU9K8afKGIO3n8_icUTyUa4FgtIMFoyWX6WrnChL6p1\/s16000\/Common_Toxicities_in_Cats%20-%20garden%20plants%20poisonous%20to%20cats.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EMany of us have herb gardens and these are best kept out of reach too. The important caveat here is that cats generally avoid herbs and, unlike lilies, they must be consumed in large quantities to be dangerous.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EToxic herbs\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;include oregano, marjoram, cocoa, epazote, tarragon, chives and scallions, bay leaf, borage, sorrel, chamomile, lemon verbena and lemongrass, lavender, and mint. Catnip hails from the mint family and is toxic when ingested in large amounts!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECannabis\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;use is growing with legalisation across much of the globe. Most cannabis (marijuana) toxicity in cats is due to inhalation of second-hand smoke or vapour, rather than ingestion of the cannabis plant. If you suspect your cat has become unwell due to exposure to illegal substances, please do tell your vet. You will not be reported to the police, and we can treat patients more effectively.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiqx30DBbBuF8mvyotEU3ZuIM8kpa8mtAQF82WKqWLoxU_gvx5VufKhY69UOZ2fLirM39hfyMLv_FntmPINvWSenlrHKPyuBvv_g8IrUR3db_k-L01D58o-iDY1mHxH3icGan9tbq3gETUOh-KWOXj2QTdUN1DJo8HItYUx7E3f8Xbwge7f_I_W6UQUV2FE\/s2000\/Common_Cat_Toxicities%20-%20Are%20Essential%20Oils%20Safe%20for%20Cats.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiqx30DBbBuF8mvyotEU3ZuIM8kpa8mtAQF82WKqWLoxU_gvx5VufKhY69UOZ2fLirM39hfyMLv_FntmPINvWSenlrHKPyuBvv_g8IrUR3db_k-L01D58o-iDY1mHxH3icGan9tbq3gETUOh-KWOXj2QTdUN1DJo8HItYUx7E3f8Xbwge7f_I_W6UQUV2FE\/s16000\/Common_Cat_Toxicities%20-%20Are%20Essential%20Oils%20Safe%20for%20Cats.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EGiven the laundry list of toxic plants, it’s unsurprising that \u003Cb\u003Emany plant-derived essential oils\u003C\/b\u003E are a no-go for cat families. A list of toxic oils can be found \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.petpoisonhelpline.com\/blog\/essential-oils-cats\/#:~:text=Essential%20oils%20that%20are%20known,oil%2C%20and%20tea%20tree%20oil.\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E. Essential oils may be absorbed through the skin via direct contact, or cats may ingest oil through grooming, or inhale vaporised oils. In cats with underlying respiratory disease, such as asthma, inhalation is particularly dangerous. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/icatcare.org\/advice\/permethrin-poisoning\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPermethrin toxicity\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E is one of the most common we see in cats. This insecticide is present in numerous \u003Cb\u003Ehousehold and garden sprays\u003C\/b\u003E, and in \u003Cb\u003Emoth balls\u003C\/b\u003E. However, the number one reason for toxicity is when pet parents accidentally use permethrin-containing \u003Cb\u003Eflea or tick collars\u003C\/b\u003E on their cats, or \u003Cb\u003Espot-on treatments intended only for dogs\u003C\/b\u003E. Permethrin causes neurological signs such as tremors, seizures (or fits), blindness, abnormal ‘drunken’ walking and is a serious medical emergency. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAccidental poisoning with human medicines\u003C\/b\u003E, or too large a dose of cat medicines, are common toxicities. The common painkiller \u003Cb\u003Eparacetamol\u003C\/b\u003E, or ‘\u003Ci\u003EPanadol\u003C\/i\u003E’  (acetaminophen in the USA), is a killer. Cats lack the liver enzymes to metabolise this drug and a single tablet is enough to kill, in hours. Paracetamol reduces the blood’s ability to carry oxygen and poisoned cats are weak, with rapid breathing, vomiting, or drooling, and even with treatment, they can suffer fatal liver damage. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EOther human painkillers such as \u003Cb\u003Easpirin\u003C\/b\u003E or \u003Cb\u003Eibuprofen\u003C\/b\u003E (e.g., ‘\u003Ci\u003ENurofen\u003C\/i\u003E’) are toxic for the kidneys, and cause stomach ulcers. Whilst rare, poisonings with other human drugs such as antidepressants and ADHD medications, have been documented. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ERecently I treated a lovely tortoiseshell who had accidentally been given a 10-fold overdose of her medication, \u003Ci\u003EMeloxicam\u003C\/i\u003E (a medication like ibuprofen). In high doses and cats with health issues, \u003Ci\u003EMeloxicam\u003C\/i\u003E may cause severe kidney damage, stomach ulcers and sometimes death. Getting a drug dose wrong, by a decimal place, is so easy to do! We must be vigilant with all medication doses.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhVpVpEYASQnJHony_AJlzl8GmVRZyCyPVsj7nBjg9rkjK_4gAzWAdTlso6CJFwNhQgG8dNIvQmjt8S_QzDkokoDLoTg1ktlAfKq0_s6PvgmhRdrgECeqVSSKg2x7go__ywVHLaXlVRKRJOgCFSiRRz4z_c0TkCEId6hPjNEWrD2BHAYPkrhknHblD7vDJG\/s2560\/Common_Toxicities_in_Cats%20-%20Rodent%20Bait%20contains%20anticoagulant.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1680\" data-original-width=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhVpVpEYASQnJHony_AJlzl8GmVRZyCyPVsj7nBjg9rkjK_4gAzWAdTlso6CJFwNhQgG8dNIvQmjt8S_QzDkokoDLoTg1ktlAfKq0_s6PvgmhRdrgECeqVSSKg2x7go__ywVHLaXlVRKRJOgCFSiRRz4z_c0TkCEId6hPjNEWrD2BHAYPkrhknHblD7vDJG\/s16000\/Common_Toxicities_in_Cats%20-%20Rodent%20Bait%20contains%20anticoagulant.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERodent (mouse and rat) bai\u003C\/b\u003Et is a common cause of poisoning in cats and is often termed a ‘secondary poisoning’. Cats are generally exposed after they snack on a sick or dead poisoned rodent or rarely, wildlife such as \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wires.org.au\/wildlife-information\/wildlife-and-pesticides#:~:text=Small%20mammals%20including%20possums%20and,rats%2C%20mice%2C%20and%20rabbits.\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Epossums\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E. Cats may eat the bait itself, as well. Dying rodents may go enter a yard in daylight or come indoors, seeking warmth and water, meaning that cats in rat-bait free households and yards may still be vulnerable. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe most common rodent bait is an anticoagulant, including products \u003Ci\u003ERatsak®\u003C\/i\u003E or \u003Ci\u003ETalon®\u003C\/i\u003E, which causes uncontrolled haemorrhage or bleeding, up to 4 days after exposure. Cats may have blood in their urine, or bleeding from the nose, mouth, or anus, though most often, bleeding is internal, and cats simply collapse. The treatment is \u003Ci\u003EVitamin K\u003C\/i\u003E, and sometimes blood transfusions to replenish lost blood. The \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ERSPCA\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E provides information on safer and more humane rodent management \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/kb.rspca.org.au\/knowledge-base\/what-is-the-most-humane-way-to-kill-pest-rats-and-mice\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj3Bs0NG9nBvAGOUqD963kN1rT6zxUcD855OO0uvR9rvxPnqnuR4iJvZQT4w9iWQCIgk7WJvtAXboo7LqhLVPgQafGntjgdAn6X4xD_JkbtSgHvnZJOSCYv_qTmKm9l1n-YfVRmh4DK3T_b6sBy5vbefWXXOphkWYWhQcTFuf2VoKf6-ZCULkHDntiLTwqA\/s476\/Common_Toxicities_in_Cats%20-%20Snail%20Bait%20black%20cat%20sniffing%20a%20snail%20outdoors.png\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"333\" data-original-width=\"476\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj3Bs0NG9nBvAGOUqD963kN1rT6zxUcD855OO0uvR9rvxPnqnuR4iJvZQT4w9iWQCIgk7WJvtAXboo7LqhLVPgQafGntjgdAn6X4xD_JkbtSgHvnZJOSCYv_qTmKm9l1n-YfVRmh4DK3T_b6sBy5vbefWXXOphkWYWhQcTFuf2VoKf6-ZCULkHDntiLTwqA\/s16000\/Common_Toxicities_in_Cats%20-%20Snail%20Bait%20black%20cat%20sniffing%20a%20snail%20outdoors.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ESnail bait rarely causes toxicity in cats that are curious enough to eat bait in the garden, or less commonly, get powder or liquid forms of toxin on their coats.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIn all cases, emergency \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/wavets.com.au\/snail-bait-toxicity\/#:~:text=Iron%20EDTA%20(red)%20snail%20pellet,the%20liver%20and%20other%20organs.\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eveterinary treatment is required\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E and more information can be found \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/animalpoisons.com.au\/common-poisons\/Metaldehyde\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E and \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/animalpoisons.com.au\/common-poisons\/Organophosphate-and-Carbamate-Insecticides\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EGiven our climate, we don’t often use \u003Cb\u003Eantifreeze\u003C\/b\u003E (ethylene glycol) in Australia, and again, it’s very much a poisoning we see in dogs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThis is likely due to cats \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.petmd.com\/cat\/nutrition\/can-cats-taste-sweet-things\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Elacking the taste\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E receptors for sweetness, the appeal of antifreeze being that it is super-sweet. However, just one inquisitive lick is all that is required to cause fatal kidney failure. (Predictable, and horribly, the sweetness renders antifreeze a significant risk for small children). Antifreeze leaks from cars must be addressed immediately.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjxsMm031i8Hehao-HUIV3-NKBZ-lR8bnmLXhBhRwh_MauPtEiRFP6pp0yVnvYwEiH7Uh5UmdjL9slLRtCGB1wexNhCdbdno7VrlnQr332M6dvvQbVGmeniRj38yBU7c8M04FkNuHxRTLjqIhQ0PjrKgfSLk6MvNqSYzfOpx8JEgQTaEZeYiD7yzKThtOiD\/s1024\/Common_Cat_Toxicities_Household_Cleaners_and_Bleach%20-%20black%20cat%20playing%20with%20a%20mop.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"691\" data-original-width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjxsMm031i8Hehao-HUIV3-NKBZ-lR8bnmLXhBhRwh_MauPtEiRFP6pp0yVnvYwEiH7Uh5UmdjL9slLRtCGB1wexNhCdbdno7VrlnQr332M6dvvQbVGmeniRj38yBU7c8M04FkNuHxRTLjqIhQ0PjrKgfSLk6MvNqSYzfOpx8JEgQTaEZeYiD7yzKThtOiD\/s16000\/Common_Cat_Toxicities_Household_Cleaners_and_Bleach%20-%20black%20cat%20playing%20with%20a%20mop.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHousehold cleaners\u003C\/b\u003E and \u003Cb\u003Ebleach\u003C\/b\u003E can cause eye and lung irritation and chemical burns from direct contact. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EFoods Toxic to Cats\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black; font-family: georgia;\"\u003ECats are the most sensitive\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black; font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eof all species to toxicity from\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Eonions\u003C\/b\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Egarlic\u003C\/b\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Echives\u003C\/b\u003E, and\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Eleek\u003C\/b\u003Es. Toxicity occurs with both fresh, raw produce and food containing dehydrated flakes or powders, and dry onion soup mixes. There are reports of fatalities following ingestion of less than a\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.petmd.com\/cat\/poisoning\/poisons-in-cats\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eteaspoon of cooked onions\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black; font-family: georgia;\"\u003E. One of my patients developed bloody urine after a teaspoon of onion. These foods cause a life-threatening anaemia, often requiring emergency blood transfusions.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhQE46BBQl7H_uRtKCREQD4iTKmSzbXgSuKZR-fjNpwbgttFGVIlCHVkVASxw57vkMTt-NkWS3xk2nLysnD688UkscUdWlWKlR0RpVmTcuFmnG0S05JQfysn67POKOt3qFjlMJd0MHAN5qEq4PmVMKht7t8YmlR-gk2rSWyHi1dSktetLZTzNBeRIzn0b2I\/s2000\/Common_Toxicities_in_Cats%20-%20Main%20Human%20Foods%20Poisonous%20to%20Cats.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1335\" data-original-width=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhQE46BBQl7H_uRtKCREQD4iTKmSzbXgSuKZR-fjNpwbgttFGVIlCHVkVASxw57vkMTt-NkWS3xk2nLysnD688UkscUdWlWKlR0RpVmTcuFmnG0S05JQfysn67POKOt3qFjlMJd0MHAN5qEq4PmVMKht7t8YmlR-gk2rSWyHi1dSktetLZTzNBeRIzn0b2I\/s16000\/Common_Toxicities_in_Cats%20-%20Main%20Human%20Foods%20Poisonous%20to%20Cats.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EGrapes and raisins\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E may cause serious illness in cats and the doses don’t need to be high. A single raisin or sultana may be enough to cause vomiting and drooling in around 15% of cats (and dogs), and this can progress to fatal kidney failure.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EArtificial sweetener\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ci style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Exylitol\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E, found in some lollies, protein bars, toothpaste etc, are very toxic to the feline nervous system and kidneys, though are, again, more of a dog problem, given cats’ lack of a sweet tooth.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECaffeine\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003Ealcohol\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003Ehigh levels of cocoa\u003C\/b\u003E (such as those in cooking chocolate) are toxic, though are rarely ingested by cats. This said, I have seen some cheeky Burmese kittens become quite ill after feasting on dark chocolate. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiancatlover.com\/2018\/12\/burmese-cat-breed-profile.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EBurmese\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E are truly the Labradors of the cat world. Never say never, with cats!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003ECreepy Crawlies…\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhT8avDYlyyOF_X9dlnLnj59hp5_Rm64am4bgP9B3e1Ic-zpOx2qCqamaFx_G9NIAM87D1D0-uOiGVNND7OMgSby3kJ2mk-s7qMPETb50UecT47-LS6jmeU41KONlYlpOtgUyBNtOKApDzg7nlJ5CcnZaiOoagNnKP44O3f-q5SLsNhi88QKQfDooANozRr\/s1000\/Common_Cat_Toxicities_Snake_Bites%20-%20Arthur%20the%20Cat%20killed%20by%20Eastern%20Brown%20Snake%20in%20Australia.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"525\" data-original-width=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhT8avDYlyyOF_X9dlnLnj59hp5_Rm64am4bgP9B3e1Ic-zpOx2qCqamaFx_G9NIAM87D1D0-uOiGVNND7OMgSby3kJ2mk-s7qMPETb50UecT47-LS6jmeU41KONlYlpOtgUyBNtOKApDzg7nlJ5CcnZaiOoagNnKP44O3f-q5SLsNhi88QKQfDooANozRr\/s16000\/Common_Cat_Toxicities_Snake_Bites%20-%20Arthur%20the%20Cat%20killed%20by%20Eastern%20Brown%20Snake%20in%20Australia.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EArthur, a domestic shorthair received a fatal envenomation snake bite from an Eastern Brown Snake trying to protect two children in the back garden of his family's home on the Sunshine Coast\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #6b6b6b; text-align: start;\"\u003E(Animal Emergency Service Facebook)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAustralia is famously home to many venomous critters. Bites from the Eastern Brown Snake, Tiger Snake, and Death Adder can all be fatal without immediate veterinary treatment. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFascinating research has revealed though, that cats are \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.uq.edu.au\/news\/article\/2020\/05\/why-cats-have-more-lives-dogs-when-it-comes-snakebite\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Etwice as likely to survive snake bite than dogs\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E as the venom has a more potent effect on canine blood, and cats are more likely to be bitten on a paw, whereas dogs, on the face, where there are more blood vessels and faster absorption of venom. Cats may be more likely to be bitten however, given their curious natures. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESpider bites\u003C\/b\u003E generally cause localised pain, swelling and wounds, however, rarely, some cats may develop neurological signs and breathing difficulties (like tick paralysis). Spiders of concern include the Funnel-Web, Redback, White-tail and Australian Tarantula species. Contact your vet if you find such a spider near your cat, or they \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/vethelpdirect.com\/au\/pet-health-library\/condition-cat-spider-bite\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eshow signs of a bite\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe \u003Cb\u003Ecane toad\u003C\/b\u003E secretes a toxin, potentially lethal to cats. Even indirect contact, such as drinking from a water source where a toad has been, can be dangerous. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFinally, due to their grooming habits, \u003Cb\u003Eanything on a cat's paw or fur could potentially be ingested\u003C\/b\u003E. Cats have unique metabolic pathways, rendering them sensitive to many substances. General signs of poisoning may include lethargy or being ‘off-colour’, drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, abnormal ‘drunken’ or wobbly movement, rapid breathing (with an open mouth), bleeding from the mouth, nose, anus or bladder, lack of bowel or bladder control and collapse. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIf your cat shows any of these signs or similar ones; if you see them ingest a toxin; and even if you’re unsure, contact your vet. Emergency instructions may be found \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/animalpoisons.com.au\/emergency-instructions\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eonline\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ERead on for \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/animalpoisons.com.au\/common-poisons\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Efurther information\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E, and the Australian \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/animalpoisons.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EAnimal Poisons Helpline\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E provides free advice 9am-5pm AEST, 7 days a week, and for $75AUD after hours. (Call \u003Cb\u003E1300 TOX PET\u003C\/b\u003E in Australia).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003Ewritten by \u003Cb\u003EDr Bec\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003EAugust 2023\u003C\/b\u003E for \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAustralian Cat Lover \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E(all rights reserved).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAbout our writer\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjIszNRFQdRM50fLTPYSloe1cAuD1MLv1QuzBcj6IQLj6oON51-b66-EbCgMlF8OzzzwZxVYtFinvG0jwjT8cSZB9-GnaNmPwfss37pnSWKAsLc8ST0hdOHkhO2K4Ca-lgg77B9usoDocoJU072fJYCV463c2YRQH7wCP__2Z6F-W5EUvSoxk20RS5sOgqq\/s1076\/Dr%20Bec%20Vet%20with%20her%20cat.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1076\" data-original-width=\"1072\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjIszNRFQdRM50fLTPYSloe1cAuD1MLv1QuzBcj6IQLj6oON51-b66-EbCgMlF8OzzzwZxVYtFinvG0jwjT8cSZB9-GnaNmPwfss37pnSWKAsLc8ST0hdOHkhO2K4Ca-lgg77B9usoDocoJU072fJYCV463c2YRQH7wCP__2Z6F-W5EUvSoxk20RS5sOgqq\/s320\/Dr%20Bec%20Vet%20with%20her%20cat.jpg\" width=\"319\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EDr Bec is a Melbourne-based veterinarian and academic, working in the clinic, animal welfare, the media and medical research. She has a passion for sharing fascinating facts and the latest research on the intriguing lives and science of all animals, particularly those we share our lives with. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDr Bec is a regular guest on Melbourne radio, a columnist for \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAustralian Dog Lover Magazine\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAustralian Cat Lover Magazine\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, and \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, and she presents short segments on all things animal related (see \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/drbecvet\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EInsta\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100091573852713\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EFacebook\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E). Her emphasis is on sharing of evidence-based veterinary advances and the empowerment of pet parents, and society, through promoting medical literacy, or the understanding of our pets’ health, and our own. She relishes reaching out to all animal loving audiences. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHer academic and clinical research spans several areas, with a focus on the role of the microbiome in pet health, preventative medicine, developing new veterinary medicines, clinical trials that benefit animals and humans, and working to prevent antibiotic resistance. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDr Bec advocates for animal charities that promote animal welfare, in Australia and overseas. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHer blog can be found at: \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.drbecvet.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003Ewww.drbecvet.com\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and she may be contacted at \u003Ca href=\"mailto:bec@drbecvet.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ebec@drbecvet.com\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiancatlover.com\/feeds\/4577278088176437077\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiancatlover.com\/2023\/08\/curiosity-poisons-cat-common-toxicities.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3349109831430798213\/posts\/default\/4577278088176437077"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3349109831430798213\/posts\/default\/4577278088176437077"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiancatlover.com\/2023\/08\/curiosity-poisons-cat-common-toxicities.html","title":"Curiosity Poisons the Cat: Common Toxicities in our Cats"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiAKjlQRVYMQ9RDLbkSWRIIDLlxVfjP1TOA93bQiFo0U9D82bbuWuvS-CBf2RWtTNRb1LWmHkgmeBTENIlGnip84WIubRzU7Qq0MxywH25UhfzLq3fj2IDA6a20DayBCw_mODnQO31Qi81quiT6SU1nKgyHTifAiuNwRw7CwnIVxS83ofr2Lb7TSSKF5V2t\/s72-c\/Cat%20Toxicities%20-%20Birman%20cat%20after%20poisoning%20-%20Photo%20by%20Josh%20Couch%20on%20Unsplash.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349109831430798213.post-4318014108593207213"},"published":{"$t":"2023-05-01T11:04:00.006+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-05-01T11:11:51.559+10:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"CAT HEALTH"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"NEWS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PET INSURANCE"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PREVENTION"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"VETERINARY"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Australian Pet Owners Overlook At-Home Pet Health Checks"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhVIlDkp15VL8n1hjOZsZjEtGnMqwnbXeZ4MFSDpZ1y7AlWzhpF7bm5oA-ZVvjrxFQGBqBlQfjnjzOFKPssM0jsdc52a4jFqxc4sHiiQdBxEAsx1pwoFod-M3yFc8N4yyWNuxeuO89n6JAgIbaPMs7Ewm4_d1CAUdtfbV0YbTiSurh9dobzzCTwKDFQbQ\/s1850\/PetSure_2023_Pet_Health_Monitor_highlights_lack_of_at-home_pet_health_checks%20-%20photo%20Micah%20Bowen%20Unsplash.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1423\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhVIlDkp15VL8n1hjOZsZjEtGnMqwnbXeZ4MFSDpZ1y7AlWzhpF7bm5oA-ZVvjrxFQGBqBlQfjnjzOFKPssM0jsdc52a4jFqxc4sHiiQdBxEAsx1pwoFod-M3yFc8N4yyWNuxeuO89n6JAgIbaPMs7Ewm4_d1CAUdtfbV0YbTiSurh9dobzzCTwKDFQbQ\/s16000\/PetSure_2023_Pet_Health_Monitor_highlights_lack_of_at-home_pet_health_checks%20-%20photo%20Micah%20Bowen%20Unsplash.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003EPlaytime \u0026amp; pampering: 90% of Aussie pet parents overlook at-home pet health checks\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EJust one in 10 (10%) pet owners provide at-home pet health checks\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;like brushing their pet’s teeth or checking for flea and ticks.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDespite cost-of-living pressures, 82% spend money spoiling their pets each month, with younger owners more likely to spoil.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ECoinciding with\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003EWorld Vet Day (29 April)\u003C\/b\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetSure\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;is calling on the nation to prioritise proactive at-home checks for better pet healthcare outcomes.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetSure\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E’s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003EMEOWS [1]\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;tips remind Aussies of common pet health conditions.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAussie pet owners are missing a trick when it comes to ensuring the health and happiness of their furry loved ones, as new research from\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/petsure.com.au\/pet-health-monitor\/\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetSure\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E, Australia’s leading pet insurance underwriter, reveals just one in 10 (10%) prioritise regular at-home pet health checks or routines.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe research, released alongside\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/petsure.com.au\/pet-health-monitor\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPetSure’s Pet Health Monitor 2023 report\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E, comes ahead of this year’s\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003EWorld Vet Day (29 April)\u003C\/b\u003E. With the data presenting a worrying view of the current landscape, with pet parents prioritising pampering over proactive pet health checks,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPetSure\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;is calling on pet parents to do their due diligence - not just for their pets, but for vets across Australia.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWith $3 billion spent every year on pet toys and accessories in Australia, pet owners don’t hold back on splashing the cash when it comes to their furry friends.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E[1]\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPetSure\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;research reveals 82% of owners spoil their pets with human food, gifts, clothes and toys each month, while a third (34%) of those who pamper their pets with spa or beauty, spend up to $500 monthly.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EOf those who pamper their pets, one in five (20%) devote up to 5 hours a week to pampering. By contrast,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E65% of pet parents\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;that have an at-home health routine,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Eonly spend up to an hour a week on pet health checks.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDespite cost-of-living pressures, of respondents who spoil with pet tech one in five (21%) spend up to $500 monthly on specialty tech including pet fit-bits, automated ball throwers and pet cameras, with one in 10 (9%) pet parents spending $2,000 a month.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EYounger pet owners are twice as likely to embrace pampering and spoiling\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;compared to older generations, with half (50%) of 18-35-year-olds buying clothes, toys and accessories in a given month, compared with just a quarter (26%) of 56+ year olds.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiLDbis9z42EuN4saIN95irIOAtnnaqVZreyQ62uiUTUFR00nCi1JUD5O6WVe4zPNYNSs68525JEHZLF0Pob9WVcAdNNuI3ND2x61BvJVKE6eGbAz-NPJATebVjtUphEXX66ooIVvL3cK_CwHzxRmIh-xifYRP_SqmpkN5Y57RC1n1scUEjAO8ixFA9jA\/s1850\/PetSure_2023_Pet_Health_Monitior_reveals_lack_of_at_home_pet_health_checks_by_Australian_pet_owners.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1233\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiLDbis9z42EuN4saIN95irIOAtnnaqVZreyQ62uiUTUFR00nCi1JUD5O6WVe4zPNYNSs68525JEHZLF0Pob9WVcAdNNuI3ND2x61BvJVKE6eGbAz-NPJATebVjtUphEXX66ooIVvL3cK_CwHzxRmIh-xifYRP_SqmpkN5Y57RC1n1scUEjAO8ixFA9jA\/s16000\/PetSure_2023_Pet_Health_Monitior_reveals_lack_of_at_home_pet_health_checks_by_Australian_pet_owners.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003EPet Health Monitor 2023\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;report analyses\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetSure\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;claims data to reveal key pet health trends including insights from the veterinary field, common health conditions for dogs and cats, and tips for proactive pet healthcare.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDr Betty Chan\u003C\/b\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003EVet Advisor\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003Eat\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetSure\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;said: “Like many pet owners, vets are animal lovers and they want the best for your fur baby, but pet parents need to do their due diligence.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003EWhile pampering can provide enrichment for pets, it’s simple things like regularly\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Ebrushing your dog’s teeth\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003Eor\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Echecking for fleas and ticks\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;that pet parents should prioritise.\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhgSMJPzAXe6lCv098FiA-XNMksGQ-z_SfOGPR3YyF6ZIPjF7BVQyHyfOXu5aQU55YMAco3xb5VPltWilTz5DWPEIxrzb2eIm6q8jCmHo7W8veDueFPEnXuJGc4X5M0icXItXC24mtIdxy17jD_7xzj5vjnIAPnhp8_HzZwn-U9bcqbS-dTOXmyu3a0hg\/s1600\/Australian_Pet_Owners_need_to_prioritise_at-home_pet_health_checks%20-%20PetSure%20Dr%20Betty%20Chan%20examines%20cat's%20teeth.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhgSMJPzAXe6lCv098FiA-XNMksGQ-z_SfOGPR3YyF6ZIPjF7BVQyHyfOXu5aQU55YMAco3xb5VPltWilTz5DWPEIxrzb2eIm6q8jCmHo7W8veDueFPEnXuJGc4X5M0icXItXC24mtIdxy17jD_7xzj5vjnIAPnhp8_HzZwn-U9bcqbS-dTOXmyu3a0hg\/w300-h400\/Australian_Pet_Owners_need_to_prioritise_at-home_pet_health_checks%20-%20PetSure%20Dr%20Betty%20Chan%20examines%20cat's%20teeth.jpg\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EBeing proactive with a regular at-home health routine could help detect and address issues early on, resulting in better pet healthcare outcomes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIn some cases, this could mean a health condition is less complex and costly to treat - leading to a more positive experience for pets, their owners and vets.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBeing financially prepared for pet healthcare costs\u003C\/b\u003E, such as having a pet insurance policy or savings can be important too, as it means you’ll be empowered to follow the recommended course of treatment and manage veterinary expenses next time you’re at the clinic,” she said.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAffection Into Action\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThe research shows just a third (38%) of respondents can spot signs of stomach or gut issues in their pets, despite\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Egastrointestinal tract infections\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;cited as one of the top five health conditions for both cats and dogs, according to the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003EPet Health Monitor 2023\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;report.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ELess than a third (28%) of pet parents brush their pet’s teeth each week, despite it being an\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2019\/07\/why-dog-dental-care-is-essential.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eimportant way to avoid dental disease\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and o\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003Enly 36% of Aussie pet parents clean their pets’ ears.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EGiven there were over 15,000 claims among\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ci style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPetSure\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;customers alone for\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2018\/02\/dog-ear-infections-symptoms-treatment.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eear infections\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;last year, knowledge like this is important for all pet owners to have.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIn response,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetSure\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;published its MEOWS* tips in the Pet Health Monitor 2023 report to remind Aussies of common health issues and tips for proactive healthcare and early detection.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDr Chan urges pet parents to remember MEOWS* = Mishaps, Ears, Oral Hygiene, Weight and Skin.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"MsoNormalTable\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; 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padding: 5pt; width: 193.15pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"258\"\u003E\u003Cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"Arial, sans-serif\"\u003EData\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"background: rgb(142, 170, 219); border-left: none; border: 1pt solid black; mso-background-themecolor: accent1; mso-background-themetint: 153; mso-border-left-alt: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 5pt;\" valign=\"top\"\u003E\u003Cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"Arial, sans-serif\"\u003ETips\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"background: rgb(255, 217, 102); border-top: none; border: 1pt solid black; mso-background-themecolor: accent4; mso-background-themetint: 153; mso-border-top-alt: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 5pt; width: 91.65pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"122\"\u003E\u003Cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"Arial, sans-serif\" style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003EMishaps\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1pt solid black; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid black; border-top: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 5pt; width: 193.15pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"258\"\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"Arial, sans-serif\" style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003EMishaps can include broken legs - in 2022, the average cost of a broken rear leg for a cat was $3,805**.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1pt solid black; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid black; border-top: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 5pt;\" valign=\"top\"\u003E\u003Cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003E\u003Cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003EEnsure your pet is socialised from an early age to prevent fights and bite injuries\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003ESecure your property to avoid escapes, and secure balconies and windows to avoid any accidental falls\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"background: rgb(255, 217, 102); border-top: none; border: 1pt solid black; mso-background-themecolor: accent4; mso-background-themetint: 153; mso-border-top-alt: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 5pt; width: 91.65pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"122\"\u003E\u003Cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"Arial, sans-serif\" style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003EEar infections\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1pt solid black; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid black; border-top: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 5pt; width: 193.15pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"258\"\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"Arial, sans-serif\" style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003EEar infections were one of the top five health conditions experienced by dogs**.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1pt solid black; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid black; border-top: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 5pt;\" valign=\"top\"\u003E\u003Cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003E\u003Cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003ERemember to clean the ears every week\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003EKeep an eye out for signs of an ear infection - if you see your dog shaking their head, scratching their ears or if you notice any discharge, seek advice from your local veterinarian\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"background: rgb(255, 217, 102); border-top: none; border: 1pt solid black; mso-background-themecolor: accent4; mso-background-themetint: 153; mso-border-top-alt: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 5pt; width: 91.65pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"122\"\u003E\u003Cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"Arial, sans-serif\" style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003EOral hygiene\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"Arial, sans-serif\" style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003E(dental disease)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1pt solid black; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid black; border-top: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 5pt; width: 193.15pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"258\"\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"Arial, sans-serif\" style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003EFor cats aged 3 years, the average claimed amount per case for dental disease was $833***.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1pt solid black; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid black; border-top: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 5pt;\" valign=\"top\"\u003E\u003Cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003E\u003Cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003ERegularly brush your pet’s teeth\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003EConsider feeding your pet dental chews as these can help prevent build up of plaque, and help maintain healthy teeth and gums\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"background: rgb(255, 217, 102); border-top: none; border: 1pt solid black; mso-background-themecolor: accent4; mso-background-themetint: 153; mso-border-top-alt: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 5pt; width: 91.65pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"122\"\u003E\u003Cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"Arial, sans-serif\" style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003EWeight\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1pt solid black; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid black; border-top: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 5pt; width: 193.15pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"258\"\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"Arial, sans-serif\" style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003EBeing overweight can predispose pets to a variety of diseases, including arthritis, cruciate disease and diabetes. In 2022, the average claim cost for cruciate ligament disease was $2,408.****\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1pt solid black; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid black; border-top: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 5pt;\" valign=\"top\"\u003E\u003Cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003E\u003Cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003EKeep up daily exercise, including walks and at-home play\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003EFeed your pet a balanced breed-specific diet - follow the feeding guidelines on packaging\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"background: rgb(255, 217, 102); border-top: none; border: 1pt solid black; mso-background-themecolor: accent4; mso-background-themetint: 153; mso-border-top-alt: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 5pt; width: 91.65pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"122\"\u003E\u003Cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"Arial, sans-serif\" style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003ESkin\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1pt solid black; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid black; border-top: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 5pt; width: 193.15pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"258\"\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"Arial, sans-serif\" style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003ESkin allergies were the top health condition for 2022 experienced by dogs, with an average cost of $520 for treatment.**\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1pt solid black; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid black; border-top: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 5pt;\" valign=\"top\"\u003E\u003Cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003E\u003Cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003EStay up to date with flea and tick preventatives\u0026nbsp;\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003ERegularly brush your pet’s coat and check their skin to identify problems early\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ETo learn about pet health trends and proactive healthcare, download the Pet Health Monitor 2023 report:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/petsure.com.au\/pet-health-monitor\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003Epetsure.com.au\/pet-health-monitor\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgys9z68S6M7JHRIDJE176aIGF9pvdR4x3_Xu92uqnOv8avAj7Qcnc1PKF_fLeOgu_TNxXrgS65OAhET6PSH0RFL2XGeBjYSJW4raVCArnx7s6nlKmJgNNDBnyJpSwtlFJQPzUI50TdvPQy6cF6cgkPUDRmh-ULuX1MyaycC4oGQHhCc2tXDy0aJdTi\/s1921\/PetSure_Australian_Pet_Health_Monitor_2023_report_cover.png\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1081\" data-original-width=\"1921\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgys9z68S6M7JHRIDJE176aIGF9pvdR4x3_Xu92uqnOv8avAj7Qcnc1PKF_fLeOgu_TNxXrgS65OAhET6PSH0RFL2XGeBjYSJW4raVCArnx7s6nlKmJgNNDBnyJpSwtlFJQPzUI50TdvPQy6cF6cgkPUDRmh-ULuX1MyaycC4oGQHhCc2tXDy0aJdTi\/s16000\/PetSure_Australian_Pet_Health_Monitor_2023_report_cover.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EPet Health Monitor 2023 Report:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPetSure’s 2023 Pet Health Monitor Report reveals key pet health trends and insights from the industry and veterinary field to provide an overview of the issues and themes impacting pet health in Australia.\u003Cbr \/\u003EDrawing on PetSure’s claims data for the 2022 calendar year, our flagship report features useful insights, tips and expert commentary to provide pet parents with a resource to better understand the ailments pets may experience, and how they can help.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003ESurvey definitions:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAt-home pet healthcare\u003C\/b\u003E: Any health checks or behaviours you perform on your pet at home, including activities such as cleaning your pets ears, brushing their teeth, weighing them, checking for parasites like ticks\/fleas\/mites, providing internal and external parasite preventative medication, checking your home for dangerous toxins\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPet pampering\u003C\/b\u003E: Making your pet feel comfortable by doing things for them over and above healthcare and animal welfare, or giving them expensive or luxurious things such as buying toys and gadgets.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EConsumer survey:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPetSure surveyed 1,000 dog and cat owners nationwide across Australia from 14 to 17 April 2023. Research supplied by\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003EPureProfile\u003C\/i\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EReferences:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E* Animal Medicines Australia,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/animalmedicinesaustralia.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AMAU008-Pet-Ownership22-Report_v1.6_WEB.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPets in Australia: A national survey of pets and people\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, 2022\u003Cbr \/\u003E** PetSure claims data for the 2022 calendar year\u003Cbr \/\u003E*** Dental illness treatment by age. 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi2bizJDoV1FM1qL_keHq-HOMctDyh06w2KMGGFl12YPw7FkCBoc-3INuN_3y55Qn-1wxwZFxqHH7eZHhpxIB20IeyHXyQWSMhpLhe5_Uc1JNyoV5Dc-oHFQWK7TYuxDYD8nQ9arpK8vmMs247WQG9ttP5qlkwrTa6vG1JlFuoHUvc2FBfw4JEWf4VVpQ\/s1850\/Flower_Dangers_for_Cat_Mums_white_cat_with_bunch_of_country_flowers%20-%20Photo%20Qin%20Rong%20on%20Unsplash.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1389\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi2bizJDoV1FM1qL_keHq-HOMctDyh06w2KMGGFl12YPw7FkCBoc-3INuN_3y55Qn-1wxwZFxqHH7eZHhpxIB20IeyHXyQWSMhpLhe5_Uc1JNyoV5Dc-oHFQWK7TYuxDYD8nQ9arpK8vmMs247WQG9ttP5qlkwrTa6vG1JlFuoHUvc2FBfw4JEWf4VVpQ\/s16000\/Flower_Dangers_for_Cat_Mums_white_cat_with_bunch_of_country_flowers%20-%20Photo%20Qin%20Rong%20on%20Unsplash.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EWith Mother’s Day just around the corner and the traditional bouquet of blooms being the most popular present for mum, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet Insurance Australia \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003Eissues a timely reminder about pet-friendly flowers. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiancatlover.com\/2019\/08\/lily-poisoning-in-cats-signs-treatment.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ELilies\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E can pose a huge problem, particularly for cats around this time of year,” Nadia Crighton from \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E says. “They are highly toxic to cats and can cause costly reactions that can have dire consequences for our beloved feline friends.”\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESome varieties of lilies may only cause \u003Cb\u003Ethroat and mouth issues\u003C\/b\u003E, while other types can lead to \u003Cb\u003Efatal kidney failure\u003C\/b\u003E. The entire lily is toxic to cats – including the water contained in the vase. While dogs can suffer from gastrointestinal upset from ingesting a lily, cats commonly have more severe side effects. Sadly, even a tiny amount can lead to serious complications for our feline friends.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E noticed a spike in feline toxicity claims relating to lilies during spring and again in May, signalling that this special time for Australian mums could be linked to cat poisoning episodes.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“Lilies are a prevalent choice of flowers to say thank you to all those incredible mums in Australia,” Crighton says. “But if mum has a cat, it’s probably best to choose another flower or ensure the cat cannot access the bouquet.”\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECats can become ill very quickly. Poisoning can show symptoms anywhere from one to three hours after ingestion.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjR1VK7fdGpbZ-N3iL2f7xWDnCI8XxmXbRuUrIVfx5U6BKrcEPMQKQnGNDMu30a_vxjh1QFGjSq2-o6oHuxI3yXmwpeSb2eSIZDSFioKs34SzSfzPi8k5tq9hUN4egpAxSKoind0xRros7Oqu-6gazZ-GqLQU2JLGkkZaCumqn0Tmm3Zbk89U9TUb1W2w\/s1450\/Warning_about_Mother's_Day_Flowers_for_Cat_Mums_White_Lily_and_Cat_close-up.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"595\" data-original-width=\"1450\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjR1VK7fdGpbZ-N3iL2f7xWDnCI8XxmXbRuUrIVfx5U6BKrcEPMQKQnGNDMu30a_vxjh1QFGjSq2-o6oHuxI3yXmwpeSb2eSIZDSFioKs34SzSfzPi8k5tq9hUN4egpAxSKoind0xRros7Oqu-6gazZ-GqLQU2JLGkkZaCumqn0Tmm3Zbk89U9TUb1W2w\/s16000\/Warning_about_Mother's_Day_Flowers_for_Cat_Mums_White_Lily_and_Cat_close-up.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOther symptoms include:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EDrooling\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EVomiting\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EDecreased appetite\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ELethargy\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EIncreased thirst\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EExcessive urination\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EIf you suspect your cat has ingested any part of the lily or the water they are in - it is crucial to \u003Cb\u003Eseek veterinary advice immediately\u003C\/b\u003E, even if your cat seems to be getting better or the vomiting has stopped. It can take anywhere \u003Cb\u003Ebetween 12-30 hours to show symptoms of kidney failure\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“It’s important for cat lovers to understand that lily poisoning can fool owners into thinking their cat is fine,” Crighton warns.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“However, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eit can take up to three days for the lily to take full effect\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E, leading to fatal consequences for a beloved cat. If owners think their cat has ingested any part of the lily seeking professional medical advice quickly is highly recommended.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.petinsuranceaustralia.com.au\/toxic-flowers-plants-for-cats\/\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EMore common toxic plants for cats\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003ECat-Friendly Flowers\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“The great news is there are plenty of blooms that will bring a big smile to your mum and also be safe for her beloved cat,” Crighton says. “The key is to get savvy with your flower choices and to ensure that \u003Cu\u003E\u003Cb\u003Eany mixed flower arrangement\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E does not contain toxic flowers.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj-ltcEwZ_CsVQwF61EoD17Pbf7E20csgb5Jw5_9pU-MCh6sundq4JYXHpK5-4TpOmjFzwzC_0osRUEp5gqLvvN5Om6QvCM8rw3Blsy2A3mza6TlwRuOBlWNtkE_FP6VG_5JaBIuebFXDfwoEpRCTuZwoWwq5aTDHfkjj5fDStgPtNj7Q3cVvpooH5uzQ\/s4608\/Woman%20carrying%20her%20cat%20and%20flowers%20shine_-photos-%20Unsplash.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"4608\" data-original-width=\"3456\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj-ltcEwZ_CsVQwF61EoD17Pbf7E20csgb5Jw5_9pU-MCh6sundq4JYXHpK5-4TpOmjFzwzC_0osRUEp5gqLvvN5Om6QvCM8rw3Blsy2A3mza6TlwRuOBlWNtkE_FP6VG_5JaBIuebFXDfwoEpRCTuZwoWwq5aTDHfkjj5fDStgPtNj7Q3cVvpooH5uzQ\/w300-h400\/Woman%20carrying%20her%20cat%20and%20flowers%20shine_-photos-%20Unsplash.jpg\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003ESome popular cat-friendly choices include:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EBaby’s breath\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EDaisies\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EFreesias\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EGerberas\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EOrchids\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003ERoses\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003ESnapdragons\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003ESunflowers\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E also warns about the dangers of \u003Cb\u003Epowdered flower food\u003C\/b\u003E that come with many arrangements. This can also pose a problem with cats. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“Keeping them out of reach is always the safest way to protect your cat,” Crighton says.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E“Most older cats can be easily deterred; however, if you have a curious kitten, keeping all flowers and indoor plants up and out of reach is the best protection against accidental poisoning.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMEDIA RELEASE, 21 April 2023\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiancatlover.com\/feeds\/6406345669632702356\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiancatlover.com\/2023\/04\/mothers-day-flowers-warning-for-cat-mums.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3349109831430798213\/posts\/default\/6406345669632702356"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3349109831430798213\/posts\/default\/6406345669632702356"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiancatlover.com\/2023\/04\/mothers-day-flowers-warning-for-cat-mums.html","title":"Mother's Day Flowers -  Warning for Cat Mums"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi2bizJDoV1FM1qL_keHq-HOMctDyh06w2KMGGFl12YPw7FkCBoc-3INuN_3y55Qn-1wxwZFxqHH7eZHhpxIB20IeyHXyQWSMhpLhe5_Uc1JNyoV5Dc-oHFQWK7TYuxDYD8nQ9arpK8vmMs247WQG9ttP5qlkwrTa6vG1JlFuoHUvc2FBfw4JEWf4VVpQ\/s72-c\/Flower_Dangers_for_Cat_Mums_white_cat_with_bunch_of_country_flowers%20-%20Photo%20Qin%20Rong%20on%20Unsplash.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349109831430798213.post-2530621117691995529"},"published":{"$t":"2023-04-20T11:44:00.003+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-04-20T11:46:35.778+10:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"CAT HEALTH"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"CAT HEALTH AND WELLNESS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"NEWS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PREVENTION"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"VETERINARY"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Mobile vet use doubled after the pandemic pet boom in Australia"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiPQGrSmNAZXAim_TTys1WpHWW_cQfmsmPcZukx9uNVUhhc-UCC53NUqbnvvRE_fLGev9PHOfh6JNca38sQvObXxxpVjQYolzi_up2kROQAkn5Cj0qW9EIgYE_LN0OdG1Yy9JTxiZoUzqHIKDWDwCEeHuuINavXDmV2LOD1RnOD0jM39B4M6mEyd5y8sg\/s2048\/Rise_of_Mobile_Vets_in_Australia_Woman_cuddles_cat_on_her_lap.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1366\" data-original-width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiPQGrSmNAZXAim_TTys1WpHWW_cQfmsmPcZukx9uNVUhhc-UCC53NUqbnvvRE_fLGev9PHOfh6JNca38sQvObXxxpVjQYolzi_up2kROQAkn5Cj0qW9EIgYE_LN0OdG1Yy9JTxiZoUzqHIKDWDwCEeHuuINavXDmV2LOD1RnOD0jM39B4M6mEyd5y8sg\/s16000\/Rise_of_Mobile_Vets_in_Australia_Woman_cuddles_cat_on_her_lap.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAfter our lockdowns, many sectors noticed an upturn in business, particularly those that offered mobile services. Mobile veterinary care has undoubtedly seen a boom in recent times, and it's apparent why many Australians now see this type of service as an essential aspect of pet care.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"There are a huge number of benefits of taking up the services of a mobile veterinarian,\" Nadia Crighton from\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ci style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;says. \"The percentage of\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3U5nAMr\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;customers using Mobile Vets has more than doubled since the 2018 \/ 2019 period.\"\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EFor many pets, the thought of heading to the vet can bring on a whole host of anxious behaviours and stress while for pet owners, making an appointment for their local vet, particularly for routine care, can endure long wait times.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWith the veterinarian industry seeing extreme shortages in qualified vets nationwide, these services are becoming increasingly critical to ensure all Australian pets have readily available and reliable veterinarian care.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWith\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Ean estimated 28.7 million pets\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eresiding in\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E6.9 million households\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E, high-quality veterinary access is vital for many Australians.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAccording to\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/11\/pets-in-australia-survey-2022-released.html\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EAnimal Medicines Australia recent survey\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E, Australia witnessed a pandemic pet boom, with\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E69% of all households owning a pet\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E. This is significantly higher than the consistent 61% recorded in 2016 and 2019. However, the result is also on par with their\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ci style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E2021 Pets and the Pandemic\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;findings - suggesting the pandemic pet ownership boom has plateaued into a 'new normal'.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EKiri Brandli,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPawssum\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Mobile Vets Operation manager, agrees that during the Covid pandemic, many Australia's realised the importance of mobile vets throughout this time.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPawssum\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Mobile Vets experienced an increase in demand for two main reasons,\" she says. \"Since Covid, people got used to on-demand services in all aspects of their lives. Same with their pets – people now tend to get food delivered and now invite Pawssum vet care to the home and we also witnessed a massive growth in pet ownership.\"\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThese services also allow veterinarians to cope with the stresses of long and often highly emotional working hours. Permitting them to continue doing the job they love while having the flexibility they need is a win-win for veterinarians and the pet-loving public.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"It's no surprise to many in the industry that veterinarians have one of the most stressful jobs on the planet,\" Crighton says. \"Mobile vet services allow our hardworking and much-needed registered veterinarians to continue to work their magic while maintaining stress levels that go hand-in-hand with premium pet care.\"\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EBenefits of Mobile Vets\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhtqBWpZMqA9qTt8xxwb-kyG-N4NYQ47eXnpqasJPVIlfJtbiw38LIaOiYm2oVm_f4Fp9k-rBBQZK5bF-QCbSjhUFcQ6mLcQlKfv0dz-xB0RLjQGnc0aVuDKwPIo5Xo1_lg-CcQF0-cOvKnfTWHOXz90zysq-NizyhF_ISjAZTtD7qmWJKiAV8uIecjzw\/s1850\/Mobile_Vet_Home_Visits_relaxed_Persian_cat_lying_on_the_window_sill.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1233\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhtqBWpZMqA9qTt8xxwb-kyG-N4NYQ47eXnpqasJPVIlfJtbiw38LIaOiYm2oVm_f4Fp9k-rBBQZK5bF-QCbSjhUFcQ6mLcQlKfv0dz-xB0RLjQGnc0aVuDKwPIo5Xo1_lg-CcQF0-cOvKnfTWHOXz90zysq-NizyhF_ISjAZTtD7qmWJKiAV8uIecjzw\/s16000\/Mobile_Vet_Home_Visits_relaxed_Persian_cat_lying_on_the_window_sill.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ERegistered mobile veterinary services offer many benefits for both pets and their owners. Some of the benefits of using a mobile vet include the following:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EReduced stress\u003C\/b\u003E: Visiting a traditional vet clinic can be stressful for some pets, especially those with anxiety or fear of new environments. A mobile vet can provide your pet with a more relaxed and comfortable environment.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EConvenience\u003C\/b\u003E: With a mobile vet, you don't have to worry about transporting your pet to a clinic, which can be stressful for you and your pet. Instead, the vet comes to your home or workplace, saving you time and hassle.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPersonalised care\u003C\/b\u003E: Mobile vets offer personalised care for your pet, as they are able to get to know your pet's unique needs and personality.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFlexibility\u003C\/b\u003E: Mobile vets offer more flexibility in terms of scheduling appointments. They can often work around your schedule, making finding a time that works for you and your pet easier.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPreventative care\u003C\/b\u003E: Mobile vets can provide preventive care such as vaccinations, wellness exams, and parasite prevention right in your home.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EEnd-of-life care\u003C\/b\u003E: Mobile vets can also provide end-of-life care and euthanasia services in the comfort of their homes, allowing you to say goodbye to your pet in a familiar and peaceful environment.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"At\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPawssum\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;Mobile Vets we offer services from sick pet consultations, vaccinations, and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2021\/07\/pawssum-vets-offer-prepaid-farewells.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Epeaceful end-of-life care\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;for pets,\" Brandli says. \"We also offer\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2020\/03\/vets-urging-people-to-get-proactive-on.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Evet video calls\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to make it even easier for Australians to access top quality veterinarian advice from the comfort of their homes.\"\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe growth in this sector is great news for Australian pet owners and their beloved feline friends and canine companions.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"More services such as these can literally be a lifesaver for many Australian pets,\" Crighton says. \"Offering high-quality veterinarian care in the comfort of your home is a huge benefit to vets, pets, and their owners.\"\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMEDIA RELEASE, 19th April 2023\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiancatlover.com\/feeds\/2530621117691995529\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiancatlover.com\/2023\/04\/mobile-vet-use-doubled-after-pandemic.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3349109831430798213\/posts\/default\/2530621117691995529"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3349109831430798213\/posts\/default\/2530621117691995529"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiancatlover.com\/2023\/04\/mobile-vet-use-doubled-after-pandemic.html","title":"Mobile vet use doubled after the pandemic pet boom in Australia"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiPQGrSmNAZXAim_TTys1WpHWW_cQfmsmPcZukx9uNVUhhc-UCC53NUqbnvvRE_fLGev9PHOfh6JNca38sQvObXxxpVjQYolzi_up2kROQAkn5Cj0qW9EIgYE_LN0OdG1Yy9JTxiZoUzqHIKDWDwCEeHuuINavXDmV2LOD1RnOD0jM39B4M6mEyd5y8sg\/s72-c\/Rise_of_Mobile_Vets_in_Australia_Woman_cuddles_cat_on_her_lap.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349109831430798213.post-3983145994942656436"},"published":{"$t":"2023-02-14T16:23:00.007+11:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-02-14T16:27:35.128+11:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"CAT HEALTH"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ILLNESS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"NEWS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PREVENTION"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Top Pet Insurance Claims for Cats in 2022"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgLmq6oNKRDBIKO7lDGNC1cIONSlLdHrEtjUyRYlVSGGZxDhMgkONOLK1i4nC1v1NzwHY4qQWTQ64RNRZmhabx6Ck-K9m9dV_gx82vul0Dy-041um7V0D8OM4QXRn3legwI0c5mHGt4QKg_4zJp9NVb5r4SYBIHKAWOEzs04fSjD7Pd4zCxZichih0p\/s863\/Top_10_Pet_Insurance_Claims_for_Cats_foreign_body_ingestion_ginger_cat_being_examined.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"625\" data-original-width=\"863\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgLmq6oNKRDBIKO7lDGNC1cIONSlLdHrEtjUyRYlVSGGZxDhMgkONOLK1i4nC1v1NzwHY4qQWTQ64RNRZmhabx6Ck-K9m9dV_gx82vul0Dy-041um7V0D8OM4QXRn3legwI0c5mHGt4QKg_4zJp9NVb5r4SYBIHKAWOEzs04fSjD7Pd4zCxZichih0p\/s16000\/Top_10_Pet_Insurance_Claims_for_Cats_foreign_body_ingestion_ginger_cat_being_examined.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWith the new year in full swing,\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Elooks at the top 10 most common pet insurance claims of 2022.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EThis gives Australian pet lovers a good insight into the benefits of pet insurance, particularly for those breeds prone to suffer from\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Eskin conditions and gastrointestinal upsets\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“As we look back at 2022, we can see the benefits pet insurance provides for pet owners, particularly when it comes to common claims they have made over the year,” Nadia Crighton from\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;says. “Undoubtedly, pet insurance can help with major health issues and accidents, like broken bones and cancer. But our biggest claims are for illnesses prevalent in the Australian cat and dog population.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWith\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Eskin conditions topping the list for both cats and dogs\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E,\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;it is a good indication that many Australian pets are heading off to the vet with a case of itchy and scratchy.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“Skin conditions can include a range of issues, including allergies and infections,” Crighton says. “\u003Cb\u003ESecondary skin infections caused by allergies\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;is a major concern to many pet owners and can be caused from a mass of reasons including foods, contact allergens, and flea bites.”\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWith any skin conditions, pet owners should seek advice before skin infections take hold.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhXMMaK0bsfawQUrSC2rhdT2TAZBTSrJAwAzw3G7ebkMsrQl1SnM9-dW0-IPtxsvxRRS22KeutpOY_OjzbQugJixKkUB3Cr6wR9AGVAZ45WoWdnDVqPzqxe9TaB3Q3mrT_5xIQoVAZuVArEJTIOyblXbp3vx9O8B2HVPSUu0iHtxCS_sTvKimLIefH4gQ\/s1415\/Top_Pet_Insurance_Claims_for_Cats_in_2022_Allergies_cat_outdoors_scratching.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"952\" data-original-width=\"1415\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhXMMaK0bsfawQUrSC2rhdT2TAZBTSrJAwAzw3G7ebkMsrQl1SnM9-dW0-IPtxsvxRRS22KeutpOY_OjzbQugJixKkUB3Cr6wR9AGVAZ45WoWdnDVqPzqxe9TaB3Q3mrT_5xIQoVAZuVArEJTIOyblXbp3vx9O8B2HVPSUu0iHtxCS_sTvKimLIefH4gQ\/s16000\/Top_Pet_Insurance_Claims_for_Cats_in_2022_Allergies_cat_outdoors_scratching.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“If your pet is showing symptoms such as\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Eitching\u003C\/b\u003E,\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;scratching\u003C\/b\u003E,\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;biting\u003C\/b\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Eodorous coat\u003C\/b\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Eflaky skin\u003C\/b\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Erashes\u003C\/b\u003E, or\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Eflapping their ears\u003C\/b\u003E, it’s best to seek professional advice from a registered veterinarian before the problem escalates into an infection,” Crighton says. “Also, speak to your vet about possible prevention methods such as adding additional omega into their diets.”\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMany top Veterinary Dermatologists also recommend the following:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003ESpecially formulated dog \/ cat food for skin allergies\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003ESupplementation with Omegas\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003ESpecialised\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Edog allergy shampoo\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ERegular flea control\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ELots of outdoor exposure during puppyhood\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EBath only\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eusing specially formulated pet shampoos\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;that are natural and gentle\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAllergy testing\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDesensitisation programs\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ESwimming in saltwater\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Veterinary Dermatologists also recommend never washing your pet in human-grade shampoo. This is critical for those pets suffering from \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiancatlover.com\/2020\/08\/cat-allergies-signs-triggers-treatment.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eskin allergies\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E,” Crighton adds. “The PH in specially formulated pet shampoo compared to human-grade shampoo can be radically different. In addition,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Ehuman-grade shampoo can escalate dog skin allergies\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EInterestingly, \u003Cb\u003Eboth cats and dogs have the same top five claims for 2022\u003C\/b\u003E:\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan\u003Eskin conditions\u003C\/span\u003E, gastrointestinal tract conditions,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan\u003Eear complaints\u003C\/span\u003E, and\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan\u003Earthritis\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“This is a great indication that many who have pet insurance are claiming on common complaints,” Crighton says. “It does showcase the benefits of pet insurance for common pet issues, and this shows in our rate of claims.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgf3Yjkdgbp4plcsSaJ45RD3Ywdv6KI97sB1D3OR5vXgTQFwoWiFDSe2ImJSWa4yH-Ha20h-F0vFqa6DCjhHK2cqk5L-MCkDMKYFqX34TE39PgdY1jvPVhDZmYcsf5aK-P_fCMoPuotIjd26DvwCfBa1PMoiPkePTbM2KFRIxeLIapyblrIsCh2zUASgg\/s1550\/Top_Pet_Insurance_Claims_for_Cats_in_2022_Ginger_Cat_reclining_legs_akimbo.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"966\" data-original-width=\"1550\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgf3Yjkdgbp4plcsSaJ45RD3Ywdv6KI97sB1D3OR5vXgTQFwoWiFDSe2ImJSWa4yH-Ha20h-F0vFqa6DCjhHK2cqk5L-MCkDMKYFqX34TE39PgdY1jvPVhDZmYcsf5aK-P_fCMoPuotIjd26DvwCfBa1PMoiPkePTbM2KFRIxeLIapyblrIsCh2zUASgg\/s16000\/Top_Pet_Insurance_Claims_for_Cats_in_2022_Ginger_Cat_reclining_legs_akimbo.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003ETop 10 Pet Insurance Australia Claims for Cats (2022):\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E1. Skin conditions – infections \/ \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiancatlover.com\/2020\/08\/cat-allergies-signs-triggers-treatment.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eallergies\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \/ other symptoms\u003Cbr \/\u003E2. Gastrointestinal tract conditions\u003Cbr \/\u003E3. Ear conditions\u003Cbr \/\u003E4. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiancatlover.com\/2020\/07\/arthritis-in-cats-causes-signs-treatment.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EArthritis\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E5. Accident – tissue damage or fracture\u003Cbr \/\u003E6. Eye condition\u003Cbr \/\u003E7. Mass lesion\u003Cbr \/\u003E8. Muscle\/skeletal condition\u003Cbr \/\u003E9. Ingestion of foreign body or toxin\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E10. Skin conditions – lumps and bumps\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003ETop 10 Pet Insurance Australia Claims for Dogs (2022):\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E1. Skin conditions – infections \/ allergies \/ other symptoms\u003Cbr \/\u003E2. Gastrointestinal tract conditions\u003Cbr \/\u003E3. Ear conditions\u003Cbr \/\u003E4. Arthritis\u003Cbr \/\u003E5. Accident – tissue damage or fracture\u003Cbr \/\u003E6. Mass Lesion\u003Cbr \/\u003E7. Neurological conditions\u003Cbr \/\u003E8. Eye conditions\u003Cbr \/\u003E9. Neoplasia\u003Cbr \/\u003E10. Muscle \/ skeletal condition\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMEDIA RELEASE, February 2023\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiancatlover.com\/feeds\/3983145994942656436\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiancatlover.com\/2023\/02\/top-pet-insurance-claims-for-cats-in.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3349109831430798213\/posts\/default\/3983145994942656436"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3349109831430798213\/posts\/default\/3983145994942656436"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiancatlover.com\/2023\/02\/top-pet-insurance-claims-for-cats-in.html","title":"Top Pet Insurance Claims for Cats in 2022"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgLmq6oNKRDBIKO7lDGNC1cIONSlLdHrEtjUyRYlVSGGZxDhMgkONOLK1i4nC1v1NzwHY4qQWTQ64RNRZmhabx6Ck-K9m9dV_gx82vul0Dy-041um7V0D8OM4QXRn3legwI0c5mHGt4QKg_4zJp9NVb5r4SYBIHKAWOEzs04fSjD7Pd4zCxZichih0p\/s72-c\/Top_10_Pet_Insurance_Claims_for_Cats_foreign_body_ingestion_ginger_cat_being_examined.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349109831430798213.post-6472929455396811046"},"published":{"$t":"2022-12-13T14:11:00.001+11:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-12-13T14:13:05.298+11:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"CANCER"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"CAT HEALTH"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ILLNESS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"VETERINARY"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"SASH's Cancer Centre Offers Hope"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgY0UI1PGz6bejDmcbTDu4CpJKOjTg8HWfGW0aT36jJ2qpBkgRf4Qi5U2R9gmcCoH-YZFrXG3dP0YzxRuej8YW-Cagh5FfoqEbpJLNrz--xJrUcTJssk568y8-yF3T_TbLCnRb4ZEMcdtXfE6osgQ-cMVcgedy89fIyjplcS_8896rpozcUKAcrqUeKBA\/s2016\/SASH's_Cancer_Centre_offers_hope_Cat_Jack_napping_by_window_after_meningioma_in_2021.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; font-size: x-large; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1512\" data-original-width=\"2016\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgY0UI1PGz6bejDmcbTDu4CpJKOjTg8HWfGW0aT36jJ2qpBkgRf4Qi5U2R9gmcCoH-YZFrXG3dP0YzxRuej8YW-Cagh5FfoqEbpJLNrz--xJrUcTJssk568y8-yF3T_TbLCnRb4ZEMcdtXfE6osgQ-cMVcgedy89fIyjplcS_8896rpozcUKAcrqUeKBA\/s16000\/SASH's_Cancer_Centre_offers_hope_Cat_Jack_napping_by_window_after_meningioma_in_2021.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003EAnimal Cancer Centre offers fresh hope to Australia’s beloved companions \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E Small Animal Specialist Hospital\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E’s (SASH) innovative therapies and world leading clinicians are providing Australian families with fresh hope in the form of new treatment options for their beloved pets when faced with a cancer diagnosis. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe prevalence of cancer in animals - particularly dogs and cats - is identical to that of humans, one in every four dogs will develop some form of cancer in their lifetime and it is the \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eleading cause of death in pets beyond middle age\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDr Veronika Langova\u003C\/b\u003E is a specialist medical oncologist at SASH and works alongside a dedicated team of specialists to provide a range of treatment options to cancer patients. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhGtZM6w2RYHQKRa43EniWCn7AUef-KzmFe8TTBqSEjab-A-izqp5OTwaZhXNmI871UUc2VPtwLPwcEK9oKU97erf9trTrMhhmiFggLwU0FQqgZOETwVZ69HKmy96LWLSJBnmDwjOY3KJdm5f9_0FwRTIA1UcswE0JTFWlURhrdVg5j_ycPNPngkFSrXQ\/s976\/SASH's_Cancer_Centre_Radiograph_of_osteosarcoma.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"976\" data-original-width=\"736\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhGtZM6w2RYHQKRa43EniWCn7AUef-KzmFe8TTBqSEjab-A-izqp5OTwaZhXNmI871UUc2VPtwLPwcEK9oKU97erf9trTrMhhmiFggLwU0FQqgZOETwVZ69HKmy96LWLSJBnmDwjOY3KJdm5f9_0FwRTIA1UcswE0JTFWlURhrdVg5j_ycPNPngkFSrXQ\/w301-h400\/SASH's_Cancer_Centre_Radiograph_of_osteosarcoma.jpg\" width=\"301\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003EJack's Radiograph of Osteosarcoma\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Cancer in animals is treated in many of the same ways that cancer in people is treated - \u003Cb\u003Esurgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and immunotherapy\u003C\/b\u003E. Though in general, animals tolerate many of these treatments better than people do.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESASH’s Cancer Centre\u003C\/b\u003E is unique in its ability to provide three types of cancer treatment, including \u003Cb\u003Emedical, surgical and radiation\u003C\/b\u003E, each able to be used independently or in combination. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFor 14-year-old rescue cat and cancer patient, Jack Nel, SASH’s combined cancer treatment capability has successfully treated \u003Cb\u003Efour different types of cancer over five years\u003C\/b\u003E!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAcross his treatments, Jack has been seen by surgery, diagnostic imaging, medical oncology, radiation oncology, sports medicine and rehabilitation, neurology, ER, critical care, and neurosurgery.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhUWnnm1wcKzu5vUjWHe72v6kySPiNYP_3ZYBBuxVtqtPFrKzjipQDfSLUeXn7Gi4pwC3IQ1uNKcob66KD73folJG87_-bOMqqg3mAqUuJ8LlTSFhdEGTkOeVokQ5k-_VB_HjZYX5h3TsWpg7384SkB6PCVPjdfxePMFDkoKT2KxB7ZwBr1pGreyWsWow\/s1008\/SASH's_Cancer_Centre_offers_hope_Cat_Jack_in_ICU_pre_meningioma_in_2021.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"756\" data-original-width=\"1008\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhUWnnm1wcKzu5vUjWHe72v6kySPiNYP_3ZYBBuxVtqtPFrKzjipQDfSLUeXn7Gi4pwC3IQ1uNKcob66KD73folJG87_-bOMqqg3mAqUuJ8LlTSFhdEGTkOeVokQ5k-_VB_HjZYX5h3TsWpg7384SkB6PCVPjdfxePMFDkoKT2KxB7ZwBr1pGreyWsWow\/s16000\/SASH's_Cancer_Centre_offers_hope_Cat_Jack_in_ICU_pre_meningioma_in_2021.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EJack Nel being operated for \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.petmd.com\/cat\/conditions\/cancer\/c_ct_meningioma\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Emeningioma\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E in 2021\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EOwner Dr Ilze Nel is grateful to the team at\u003Cb\u003E SASH \u003C\/b\u003Efor their care and diligence with Jack and hopes that Jack can be a source of inspiration to other pet owners who receive cancer diagnoses for their beloved furry friends. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Receiving the diagnosis can be devasting but as I’ve seen with Jack’s treatments, there are so many different options for treatment these days and animals are so resilient.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E“Whenever we are assessing treatment options for patients, our decisions are always made to promote the best quality of life in our patients,” says Dr Langova. \u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EEarly diagnosis is key\u003C\/b\u003E as many of the common types of cancers in animals are manageable with the appropriate treatment. We are often able to significantly extend life and provide improvements in their quality of life for prolonged periods of time. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhgekh0-A7akuv8JnWWCvQouwlCGcpiGQsfyHOImFG01Bw2zzf8itNB0cTZiEwq02SzCMj06mZ5FwChZqXewv2E3JyamRs3_P9Gu27eo3NZOLpG4V593qcmOwFxDkHNZxLXUnO4BR15Ma78CHEDT1IzdPnDX6JZqOWrI7uSYWbEipZoPqNQciW0oSAEbQ\/s1800\/SASH's_Cancer_Centre_patient_cat_Jack_after_making_full_recovery.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1350\" data-original-width=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhgekh0-A7akuv8JnWWCvQouwlCGcpiGQsfyHOImFG01Bw2zzf8itNB0cTZiEwq02SzCMj06mZ5FwChZqXewv2E3JyamRs3_P9Gu27eo3NZOLpG4V593qcmOwFxDkHNZxLXUnO4BR15Ma78CHEDT1IzdPnDX6JZqOWrI7uSYWbEipZoPqNQciW0oSAEbQ\/s16000\/SASH's_Cancer_Centre_patient_cat_Jack_after_making_full_recovery.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EJack is loving life after making a full recovery from his multiple health issues\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Jack is doing very well – he’s acting like a kitten again with so much energy. His recovery brought inspiration and comfort to a human friend also going through cancer treatment,” added Dr Nel.    \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDr Langova urges pet owners to get a check-up if pets are not acting like themselves and notes that cats particularly are very good at hiding when they’re not feeling well. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“The key is often early detection, as we saw in each of Jack’s cancers. Sometimes symptoms can show up in different forms. \u003Cb\u003ESeizures in cats may present as sneezes\u003C\/b\u003E, for example.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWith the advancement of cancer treatments, more patients are seeing recoveries and an improved quality of life. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EEach SASH location is open every day of the year for walk-ins\u003C\/b\u003E, when urgent veterinary care is needed, or when the local veterinary practice is closed. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETo learn more about \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ESASH\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E’s work, visit \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sashvets.com\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ewww.sashvets.com\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E or contact \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E(02) 9889 0289\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMEDIA RELEASE, 13th December 2022\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiancatlover.com\/feeds\/6472929455396811046\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiancatlover.com\/2022\/12\/sashs-cancer-centre-offers-hope.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3349109831430798213\/posts\/default\/6472929455396811046"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3349109831430798213\/posts\/default\/6472929455396811046"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiancatlover.com\/2022\/12\/sashs-cancer-centre-offers-hope.html","title":"SASH's Cancer Centre Offers Hope"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgY0UI1PGz6bejDmcbTDu4CpJKOjTg8HWfGW0aT36jJ2qpBkgRf4Qi5U2R9gmcCoH-YZFrXG3dP0YzxRuej8YW-Cagh5FfoqEbpJLNrz--xJrUcTJssk568y8-yF3T_TbLCnRb4ZEMcdtXfE6osgQ-cMVcgedy89fIyjplcS_8896rpozcUKAcrqUeKBA\/s72-c\/SASH's_Cancer_Centre_offers_hope_Cat_Jack_napping_by_window_after_meningioma_in_2021.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}}]}});