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Caring For The Senior Cat
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Caring For The Senior Cat

The average lifespan of a cat in the UK is 14 years, with mixed breeds living a little longer than pure breed cats in general. There is of course much variation in longevity, and many factors play a role


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Copycat! The Controversy Around Cloning Cats
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Copycat! The Controversy Around Cloning Cats

Cloning must be one of the most controversial areas of biotechnology, and possibly also (as is so often the case with controversial topics!) one of the most interesting. Today we take a brief look at what cloning is and where cats fit into this highly contentious phenomenon


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Cats in Cars – Eight Tips for Travelling
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Cats in Cars – Eight Tips for Travelling

Most cats are not great travellers and even a short trip to the vet can be a source of enormous stress. This is usually expressed loudly and plaintively; but can also be seen in quiet cats that are breathing faster than usual, or salivating (this can be due to nausea or stress)


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