Sep 26, 2016 | Cat Ownership, Cats
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...
Aug 26, 2016 | Cats, Pet Health
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...
Mar 2, 2016 | Cats, Dogs, Pet Health, Pet Tips
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...
Aug 28, 2015 | Cat Ownership, Cats, Dog Ownership, Dogs
School is in session, children are gone all day and your pets are faced with being alone. We all know from the movie “Home Alone” what happens when your child is left at home alone. Same goes for your pets. Does your pet have the Back to School Blues? The...
Aug 15, 2015 | Cats, Dogs, Pet Holidays & Special Months
Today, August 15th is National Homeless Animal Day. I thought this would be a great time to post some tips on adopting a furry family member. Here are some questions to ask yourself before adopting a furry family member. Why do you want to adopt? Knowing this will...
Aug 12, 2015 | Cat Ownership, Cats, Pet Health, Pet Tips
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...