Even though black cats are one of the most recognized symbols of Halloween, when it comes to your own cat, whichever color(s) they may be, it’s best to leave them out of the celebration. When October 31st rolls around, it’s not the full moon, ghosts, or witches that you need to worry about. Rather it’s the candy, costumes, […]
Welcome to Animal Pain Awareness Month! In case you weren’t aware, September is the month that the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management has set aside to make us aware that animals feel pain just like we do. As a veterinarian, seeing animals in pain is an everyday occurrence. It is also one that is […]
With warmer weather usually comes more outdoor time, for you and often your cat. While we all like to enjoy a little fun in the sun, your kitty might have more serious matters they would like to attend to. All cats, even house cats, have the drive to hunt. While for some cats it may […]
“Eating bugs? Not my cat!” you might be thinking. But if your cat is like the majority of our feline friends, they still harbor that desire to hunt. And one of the best ways to satisfy that craving for the thrill of the hunt is by chasing insects. They’re little, they’re quick, and they have […]
The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and your cat is begging you to go outside. You’re already well aware of the bigger dangers that lurk in the great outdoors-cars, dogs, birds, to name a few. But what about those tiny dangers? The kind that creep, crawl, and generally spoil everyone’s day. Let’s look at […]
We all need someone to lean on. The last few months of chaos, heartache, and uncertainty that has encircled the country in response to COVID-19 have made us, more than ever, search for our someone (or some animal) to lean on. Therapy animals have long been familiar faces in nursing homes, hospitals, veteran’s homes, and […]
