Cat Litter Boxes and Pregnancy Toxoplasmosis It’s a dangerous parasitic disease called Toxoplasmosis, which is caused by the protozoan Toxoplasma gondii. The one-celled parasite infects most warm-blooded animals, including humans, but the primary host is the felid (cat) family. This includes both wildcats and domestic cats. The feline gut happens to be the only place … Read more
4 Signs Your Kitty’s Sniffles Require a Vet Visit A cat’s sneezing, runny nose or sniffles is a sure sign of sickness, just like with humans. Although a few sneezes are no reason to take a trip to the vet, there are a few things to look for. Signs of a Sick Kitty * Sneezing … Read more
Protect your pet from flea-borne diseases It is known that the most persistent and most troublesome nuisance that any pet and his or her owner can encounter are fleas. Apart from causing constant itch for your pet, flea infestation has some other, less known, but far more dangerous aspects. But you can protect your pet … Read more
6 Subtle Signs Your Pet May Be Sick AUTHOR: Anita Ginsberg The fact that your dog or cat can’t talk doesn’t mean they can’t tell you they aren’t feeling well. It’s just a matter of recognizing the signs. Even if there could be other excuses for your pet’s change in behavior, some argue that it … Read more
How to Care for Your Cats Teeth Pets Dental Health Month Every year, the The American Veterinary Medicine Association (AVMA),and the American Veterinary Dental Society (AVDS), among others, join together to educate pet owners to the importance of regular dental care of their pets during Pet Dental Health Month. According to the American Veterinary Dental … Read more
Cats and Feline Diabetes What are the Symptoms? What is the Treatment? Feline Diabetes Cats are one of the most popular pets in North America. They are loving pets, capable of providing you years of companionship. Like other pets, cats can sometimes get sick. There are several different types of ailments that cats can get, one … Read more
Pet Grooming for the Changing Seasons Taking Care of Your Pet’s Skin, Coat, and Nails Pet grooming for the changing seasons is essential. As the mercury rises and falls, changes in air pressure and humidity can impact pets’ skin, coat, and nail quality. Follow these guidelines to help keep your dogs and cats looking and feeling their best … Read more
Make Car Rides Less Stressful We’ve all seen dogs in cars – heads out the window, tongues wagging in the breeze. They look like they wouldn’t want to be anywhere else in the world. For many pet owners, however, the reality is a bit different. There are lots of dogs that get sick in the … Read more
How to Safely Remove a Tick From a Dog Or a Cat … or Yourself! If you find a tick attached to your dog’s or cat’s skin, or your own, there’s no need to panic. Let me show you how to safely remove a tick from a dog, cat, or YOU! There are several tick … Read more