No one knows how many homeless cats there are in the United States, but estimates are up to 70 million. Cats become homeless when owners allow them outdoors and they get lost, or when owners move and abandon their cats to fend for themselves. ...
One of the most difficult things for a loving pet parent is deciding when it’s time to let them go and deal with the death of a pet. In some cases, it’s obvious, maybe you have a sick cat whose kidneys have completely stopped working....
Warmer weather is here! The perfect time for a vacation to the beach, enjoying the sand in your toes and refreshing ocean breezes. And what could be better than finding a dog-friendly beach to bring your precious pup along for the trip? It sounds...
Disasters and emergencies can occur without warning. Disaster preparedness for pets is all about that one key word, being 'prepared'. You need to be prepared in case you have to leave your home suddenly or are forced to stay inside without...
This is a quick guide to help you decide if you've got a pet emergency situation on your hands. If YOU think it’s urgent, go to a veterinarian immediately!
Rule Number One: Don’t use cotton swabs or probe down into the ear canal. This just packs wax down into it and makes it harder to remove. The ear canal in pets is long and has a sharp bend to it. This makes it very difficult to damage the...
With the long time controversy of human vaccines and autism, it is not hard to see how pet parents have the same hesitations or fears of vaccinating their pets. Although autism is not the concern in dogs and cats, side effects like neurologic...
November 14-20 is the annual Get Smart About Antibiotics week, endorsed by the Center for Disease Control. During this time, the CDC brings fourth the issue of antimicrobial/antibiotic resistance and ways to help combat the ever-growing...
Cat reproduction is a fascinating topic. Did you know that just one in-tact (meaning 'unspayed') female cat breeding, assuming that her offspring remain in-tact as well, can be responsible for as many as 420,000 kittens over a period of seven...
Every day we hear the words "natural", organic, and holistic being used by companies trying to selling their goods. This in turn, has prompted many people to seek alternative medical treatments and natural products for themselves and their pets....