Vet visits do not have to be scary. This article outlines practical steps to make vet trips calmer for both cats and their humans. It starts with carrier training and positive car ride practice at home, then covers “happy visits” (no-exam...
Adopting a cat from a shelter is more than an act of kindness, it’s a long-term commitment to providing a safe, supportive home. While it’s easy to fall in love with a curious face behind the glass, asking the right questions can help ensure...
In this helpful article, PetPlace highlights common summer plants that pose serious risks to cats, both indoors and outdoors. From lilies to azaleas to sago palms, many popular seasonal plants can cause vomiting, lethargy, kidney failure, or...
Spooks and treats! Halloween means fun for many people, but not always for our pets. Let’s make sure we keep them healthy and happy.
Well, everyone, really. Now, even science says so! It’s common knowledge among those who have had the pleasure of a feline friend (or two or three) hanging around that cats tend to land on their feet no matter what. We have all seen a cat fall...
Fleas are annoying pests that bite our pets (and us in some cases), feeding on blood. They carry diseases and the saliva in their bites often leads to a cat flea allergy symptoms developing. An allergy to flea bites causes Flea Allergy Dermatitis...
Working together with a veterinarian you like and trust is critical to providing the best pet health care for your cat or dog. If your pet is seriously injured or becomes ill, your dog and cat vet is the single most important person in your life...
Summer is here: Fun, sun, and plenty of time outdoors enjoying it all. Of course, with all those pleasantries come hazards as well, especially for our furry friends.
Some cats are natural talkers and meow about everything. Siamese cats, especially, have a reputation for being talkative. If you want a quiet cat, stay away from the Oriental breeds. Other cats are naturally quiet and only meow when it’s really...
Fleas are amazing creatures with a life cycle that is well suited to survival. From egg to adult can be as short as 2 weeks if conditions are ideal and up to one year if they are waiting for things to get better. The adults don’t emerge until a...