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The majority of vets obtained their dog or cat by adopting a stray, thus reducing the risk of the animal being placed in a pound or put down.

A slightly smaller number of vets obtained their dog or cat from a breeder. A smaller percentage again obtained them from an animal welfare group, with less than 10% (the smallest number) purchasing pets from a pet shop.

Vets have a higher-than-average ownership of pets (1.2 dog per vet and 1.4 cat per vet). Ninetyseven per cent of vets own one or more animals.

A majority of the cats or dogs owned by vets are cross bred rather than pure bred.

The vets reported that 78% of cats brought to their practice for treatment were cross bred.

Recommendations may vary depending on where you live, but generally if your kitten is weeks or older and has not yet been vaccinated, you should contact your veterinarian to arrange for this to be done.

Kittens should be given at least two vaccinations three or four weeks apart. Older cats require an annual booster vaccination to re-inforce their immunity.

Kittens should be wormed at 6 and 12 weeks of age using a wormer effective against Roundworms and Hookworms.
At 6 months, and every 6 months thereafter,the older cat should be wormed with a broad spectrum wormer effective against Roundworms, Hookworms, and Tapeworms.

Your vet will also advise you on which worm medicines are the most effective and safest to use for your pet.
If you suspect that your cat still has worms despite this programme your veterinarian can test your cat's faeces for worm eggs, and advise you on a specific programme of worm control for your pet.

The signs of worm infestation in cats may include any of the following:
loss of weight or condition, vomiting, diarrhoea, anaemia, lethargy, rough dry coat, or an itchy bottom. Some worms affecting cats are also harmful to humans, so it is important to worm your cat regularly.

Stretch often - with your whole body.
Remember to play.
Stay very clean.
Never lose your ability to be excited by something new.
When someone does something nice for you, remember to purr.