If you're ever in doubt about the potential side effects of human food, don't risk it! Your cat will be just as happy if they don't share that dinner with you.
Spaying/neutering your pet is essential to responsible pet parenthood, yet many myths and misconceptions surround these procedures. Unfortunately, these myths can prevent pet parents from making the best choices for their pets’ health and well-being. We address 10 myths about spay/neuter surgeries and the facts you need to know to make an informed decision for your pet.
Knowing how to distinguish true, time-dependent emergencies from milder illnesses and injuries is very important to ensure that your cat gets the care they need.
Whether you have a new puppy or an older pet who has just had a dental procedure, learning how to prevent plaque and tartar build-up with home dental care is the best way to prevent dental problems from occurring.
Aural hematomas usually occur when a pet excessively shakes, scratches, or otherwise injures their ear resulting in the bursting of blood vessels and pooling of blood in their ear flap (pinna).
Curiosity, nine lives, and a dislike of water – three things most people associate with cats – but are they true? Do cats hate water? And if so, how do you bathe a cat?
As our beloved pets grow older, their needs change, and they may require extra care and attention. Just like humans, pets experience the natural aging process, which can bring about various physical and cognitive changes.
Learning how to prevent plaque and tartar build-up with home dental care is the best way to prevent dental problems from occurring.
Cats can develop quite severe dental problems without ever giving any clues that they are suffering. As responsible cat owners, we must care for our cats’ mouths just as we care for the rest of them.
As frustrating as it can be, cat scratching is a completely natural behavior. There are many reasons that cats scratch around the home, but being naughty or spiteful is not one of them!
“Cherry eye” occurs when the gland of the third eyelid prolapses which means it pops up and flips over the third eyelid.
Nutrition is important for the health and wellbeing of your cat. With countless options available, choosing high-quality cat food can be overwhelming. Find out how to look past the marketing techniques and get the information you need to select the right diet for your cat.
Tips on cleaning pet stains and preventing future ones.
Like in humans, one of the organs that can start to decline during older age is the brain. So, what is cognitive decline? How do you spot the signs of cognitive decline in your pet? And if your cat or dog is affected, what can you do to help?
A food allergy happens when the body inappropriately reacts to food as if it were a threat. Diagnosing and treating a food allergy can be a complex process.
Cystotomy is surgery performed to enter the bladder. Most commonly, pets undergo a cystotomy to remove bladder stones.
Dentistry and oral surgery prevents and treats dental diseases, removes broken or diseased teeth, and removes masses in the mouth.
A diaphragmatic hernia is an abnormal opening or hole in the diaphragm that allows abdominal organs, such as the stomach, intestines, or liver, to move into the chest cavity. As a result, this can put pressure on the lungs and heart, leading to potentially serious complications.
A microchip is a small radio frequency identification device (RFID) roughly the size of a grain of rice that is implanted under your pet's skin, where it will remain for the duration of their life.
