They can because fleas get in the house. They can potentially get tapeworms from getting fleas....
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We can, with reasonable confidence, prevent most parasites....
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I'm almost scared to say yes. But with domestic cats and the most common parasites that we see, yeah. I'm going to say yes....
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Many times it's from either ingesting fleas that have the tapeworm eggs, or from being in a litter box that has otherwise been contaminated by a ca...
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It can be tricky because you can't readily bathe them, and it is very stressful for them....
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Yes, we can prevent all internal parasites by determining their type, treating them, and setting you up on a regular preventative program.
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In most cases, allergies are the cause. Different things can cause an itch. Primarily, you have the underlying condition....
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Some cats go in and outside in multi-cat households and transmit parasites through fecal contamination....
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Probably the most common method is what's called a fecal-oral route. And yes, it's exactly like it sounds....
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It's definitely a possibility, especially with tapeworms....
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That's a tough question. Yes and no....
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Cats can get intestinal parasites, and they can be transmitted in utero....
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Yes, we do see that in cats. I will say that the overwhelming majority of itchiness in cats is related to an underlying organic skin condition....
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Yeah, they can. It's tough because where are they going to get it?...
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Here at family pet veterinary centers, we have someone dedicated and assigned to monitoring anesthesia throughout the entire time....
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Well, honestly, no. You might hear people doing anesthetic-free dental cleanings, but there's no such thing....
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Yes, you can. You can let us know if your cat is apprehensive and scared when it comes into the pet hospital....
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I'm sure some chew toys are out there, but I know many cats are not big chewers....
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We want to make sure every pet has a fear-free and pain-free experience....
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If it goes well for basic cleaning, polishing, and fluoride treatment, it may be as little as 30 to 45 minutes....