Cat Talk teams up with Cape Town’s Top Feline Health Practitioner and other cat specialists to provide accurate and trustworthy cat health care tips and advice for the cats of Cape Town.
Preventive cat health care and early intervention in feline diseases are important. Veterinarians play an essential role in maintaining your cat’s health and wellness. Contact your local Cat Clinic in Cape Town to schedule a check-up with a vet who specializes in feline health and wellness.
A Cat Doctor’s goal is to help cat owners understand the importance of preventing diseases or at least catching them early and when they are more manageable.
We strive to empower veterinary cat health care teams and cat owners to work together on behalf of a cat’s best interest.
Neutering or spaying your house cat, or any cat for that matter, is imperative. There are many reasons for this, but the most important ones are to prevent unwanted litters, reduce the risk of certain diseases, and improve your cat’s behaviour. If you are considering getting a cat, or if you already have a...
One of the most important things you can do when you are feeling cold and your joints are stiff and sore is to stay active and keep moving. According to Dr. Guy Fyvie of Hill’s Pet Nutrition, the quote “We don’t stop moving because we grow old; we grow old because we stop moving”...
While we often associate the gut microbiome exclusively with human health, it’s important to recognise our cats (and other pets) also harbour their own intricate microbial ecosystems. ...
Hairballs and cats are not the best of friends. There’s a Hairball Awareness Day for a reason, after all. It’s therefore important to get your hairball facts straight in order to look after your cats and their wellbeing....
Major retailers in South Africa will be adding warning labels to the Lillies they sell to bring awareness of the danger the flower holds for cats. This is after a Cape Town family is mourning the loss of their cat, Pi, who passed away after coming into contact with lilies. Lilies, readily available for...
Some humans mark the beginning of summer on the solstice but for the sun worshippers of Cape Town, summer is in full swing. Stretch out on the deck, gazing at the sun and living their best lives, the cats of the Mother City love sunshine and clear skies as much as the stoned citizens...
Cats love to play and bugs are often tempting prey. If your cat is playful and curious, he might stick his paw too close to a bee or wasp and get stung. In most cases, cats will heal from a bee sting on their own and will need only minor first aid. However, some...
With summer in full swing in the Mother City, the tick and flea populations start to multiply like crazy. These little buggers are not only a nuisance, but they can also transmit serious diseases to your cats. If your cat has fleas, you want them gone and fast! Thankfully, various flea preventatives and tick treatments are...
First-time kitten owners can expect an element of surprise when they bring a new kitten home, no doubt. Naturally, you want your furry friend to adapt to their new environment and have a happy experience in their new forever home. Fortunately, Cat Talk sat down with Cape Town veterinarian, Dr Elisabeth Broussard, to discuss...
Cats have a special month of glory where humans can celebrate their stubbornness, independence, and selective self-sustainable being. We grant you February; National Cat Health Month where every cat owner has to make sure that their fur ball really is healthy and full of wellness....
