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Cerebellar Hypoplasia (CH)
What is CH? Cerebellar Hypoplasia or CH is a condition in which a cat’s cerebellum is underdeveloped. What is the cerebellum? The cerebellum is located in the back of the…
Read MoreHyperthyroidism 101: Camelot’s Story
Hyperthyroidism in Cats 101 You may have heard of hyperthyroidism in people, but did you know that cats can have this medical condition too? Hyperthyroidism is usually caused by a…
Read MoreWhat to Expect When You’re Expecting… to Adopt a Cat!
THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE YOU DECIDE TO ADOPT A CAT: Can I afford it? Your new cat will require food, a litter box, litter, vet care, toys, etc. This can…
Read MoreThe Facts about FeLV
As one of very few accredited cat sanctuaries in the US that rescues cats with FeLV, we at The Hermitage would like to spread awareness and understanding of this common…
Read MoreThe Facts about FIV
FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus), an immunocompromising disease, affects about 3% of cats in the U.S. Most of the clinical signs of FIV are non-specific, so any cat with persistent or…
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