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Dr Robyn Hall (BSc BVMS PhD)

Robyn is an Australian veterinarian with a strong interest in feline medicine and well-being. She shares her life with two tabby domestic shorthairs, who she adopted from a vet clinic whilst living in Perth.

Heartworms in Cats – Is Your Cat at Risk?

Updated 12 September 2020 By Dr Robyn Hall 2 Comments

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Think heartworm disease only occurs in dogs? Think again. Recent studies have shown that heartworms in cats exceed the rate of feline leukaemia virus (FeLV) infection and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) infection in some areas of the United … [Read more...]

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Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats – What You Can Do

Updated 10 October 2020 By Dr Robyn Hall 7 Comments

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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common problem in older cats and by the time it is detected, it is often quite advanced. CKD in cats is irreversible, so once diagnosed our aim is to slow down progression of the disease and reduce the symptoms to … [Read more...]

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Hyperthyroidism in Cats – Symptoms and Treatment

Updated 12 September 2020 By Dr Robyn Hall 8 Comments

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Hyperthyroidism in cats is a common metabolic problem in senior cats, and it is often hard to make a decision as to how to treat this condition given the age of cats at diagnosis. We review the three most common treatment options, medication, surgery … [Read more...]

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Osteoarthritis in Cats – Signs and Treatment for Stiff Joints

Updated 5 October 2020 By Dr Robyn Hall 12 Comments

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Just like humans, as cats get older they can suffer from degenerative joint disease or osteoarthritis. Arthritis in cats is surprisingly common. In one research study, osteoarthritis was shown to affect 90% of cats over 12 years of age and in another … [Read more...]

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World Spay Day – Desexing Your Cat

Updated 10 October 2020 By Dr Robyn Hall 5 Comments

Arguably the most important vet visit for your pet will be for spaying (females) or neutering (males), often referred to as desexing in Australia. The technique for desexing your cat can vary between different vets and clinics, so I will talk to you … [Read more...]

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Toxoplasmosis and Pregnancy: What About My Cat?

Updated 8 October 2020 By Dr Robyn Hall 4 Comments

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If you're a cat owner considering motherhood or in the early stages of pregnancy, you may be concerned about toxoplasmosis and pregnancy risks, including whether it's safe to be changing cat litter when pregnant. You may have been told that your cat … [Read more...]

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