Jul 5, 2016 | Cat Owners Responsibility, Pet Health, Pet Tips
Cats have overtaken dogs as the pet of choice for American households. Unlike dogs, cats are not usually taken for a walk on a lead, which leaves you with the question: is your cat getting enough exercise, and why should you care? Like all animals, cats need regular...
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 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...
Jun 8, 2015 | Cat Ownership, Cats, Pet Health
Does your cat have seizures? Recently we learned more about what could be causing them. An interesting study was done by Davies Veterinary Specialist, Mark Lowrie and Laurent Garosi (veterinary neurologists), Robert Harvey from UCL School of Pharmacy along with...
May 16, 2015 | Pet Health, Pet Tips
May is Pet Cancer Awareness Month and Dr. Gerald Post a veterinary oncologist wants the public to know is cancer in animals is no longer a death sentence. That is why it is important to know what to look for and get treatment early. Pet cancer is the #1...
May 11, 2015 | Cat Owners Responsibility, Cat Ownership, Cats, Pet Health, Pet Tips
Is your cat in pain? Most cats mask their pain when they are injured or ill. Pain is a serious medical problem and requires treatment. Proper healing from injury or surgery can be prevented by pain. Pain can cause cats to stop eating which for cats could be a life or...
