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• Insect bites and stings in cats

  Cats are most commonly stung around their face or on their paws. Most stings can be managed at home as long as the signs are mild.

• Permethrin toxicity in cats

  Permethrin is a chemical used to treat fleas. It’s safe to use on dogs but is extremely poisonous for cats. Common symptoms of permethrin poisoning include drooling, acting strangely, twitching and fitting.

• Rabies in cats

  Rabies is a deadly virus that attacks the central nervous system (brain and nerves), causing severe symptoms and eventually death.

• First aid for pets struggling to breathe

  Struggling to breathe is a life-threatening emergency. Take your pet to your nearest vets if they are struggling to breathe, call them on the way to let them know you are coming.

• Severe pain in pets

  If your pet is in pain, contact your vet, if they are in severe pain, take them straight to your vet. Severe pain often indicates a serious problem, even if it the cause isn’t obvious.