Remember back in April when everyone kept saying, “this whole pandemic thing will be over by June!” So young. So full of hope. Well, here we are folks, still sitting in our homes in December, faces pressed against the window, fogging up the glass, trying to remember what fresh air feels like. But hey now, […]
Are you prepared to recognize congestive heart failure in your cat? While it’s relevant to discuss right now, during National Pet Wellness Month, CHF can happen at any time, and it’s important to know the signs in order to catch it early and give your kitty the best life they can have. What is CHF? Congestive […]
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, […]
For many of us, the past few months in quarantine have meant working, learning, and socializing from home. For better or worse, everything is happening remotely these days, and if you’re a cat mom or dad, the silver lining here has been this: more time with our cat children. However, this can make the “work” […]
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 […]
My friend recently rescued a stray tabby cat that had been dumped by their neighbors when the neighbors moved away. They were unable to keep him and the tabby couldn’t travel much outside of their bathroom. My partner and I had been considering getting another cat (to give Goob some company), so we thought, hey! […]
