Tips on Grooming a Cat

You might think that your cat doesn’t really need any help with grooming. Cats are fastidious groomers, always cleaning themselves. In fact, when you think about it, cats seem to spend their time either sleeping or grooming – they don’t seem to do...
Can pets have allergies?

Can pets have allergies?

Allergies The short answer to this question is yes, your cat or dog can certainly have allergies and will need to be treated for them. Most other common pets can have allergies too, of course, and most of the time they are harmless, though probably quite irritating...

Zika Virus and our Pets

Zika Virus and our pets! The Zika virus has been in the news a lot lately.  Being the animal lover I am my thoughts go to can our pets get the Zika virus? What do the experts tell us? 1.  We don’t know if cats or dogs can get the Zika virus. 2.  At this time...

Hyperthyroidism in Cats

Per Dr. Karen Becker “Hyperthyroidism” is the most diagnosed endocrine disorder in cats. This disorder is very common in cats over 8.  What is hyperthyroidism? The thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland at the base of your cat’s throat. The thyroid...