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...
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...
We understand the concern surrounding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) across the country and the world, and our hearts go out to those who have been impacted. As pet parents ourselves, we understand you have specific questions about staying...
Our pets get cuts and scrapes just like we do. You can treat the minor ones at home. However, be cautious when examining an injury on your pet. Any pet can bite when he’s in pain. If you are the closest thing to him, you are the one that will...
Having a pet first aid kit could save the life of your dog or cat if he is injured or ingests something and you cannot get to a veterinarian immediately. While each item requires a certain amount of training and instruction to use properly,...
Allergies due to flea bites are the most common cause of allergies in cats. Cats can also be allergic to food and to things in the environment. The techincal term for environmental allergies is atopy.
A diagnosis of Cancer in Cats and Dogs can be devastating. You worry about the misery that this horrible disease will cause, and treatment costs can be beyond your budget. You often suffer, too, with feelings of guilt and sadness.
Pet acupuncture is the placement of fine needles in certain parts of the body. It is used to improve health or treat disease. Acupuncture started over 2,000 years ago in China. It has been used in this country since the 70’s and can be a great...