March is one of those months similar to end of October and early November. The weather can change in a matter of hours from cold to hot and vice versa. This is the time when pets can suffer from a variety of problems including hot spots, allergies and dry cracked pads. My border […]
Read MoreYou’ve heard it before, but it still holds true: early detection of dental problems will minimize long term health issues of your cat and extend their lifespan. Similar to what we say for dogs, holds true for your kitty: hard kibble is better for teeth than soft as it will knock plaque off the teeth […]
Read MoreObesity is known to cause diabetes and insulin resistance in cats and dogs. In obese pets, the number of insulin receptors on the fat and muscle cells are reduced, damaged or don’t function normally. There are several proposed reasons for this, and research is underway to discover the definitive mechanism. Regardless of exact cause, pets […]
Read MoreWe worry a lot about our dogs during the summer heat, but what about kitty? Most of us have air conditioning in our homes, so keeping kitty cool is a mute point for those homes, but there are still many homes without and cats who live outdoors. Here a few tips. Put ice cubes in […]
Read MoreThese are some of the common houseplants people have. These are all safe for your kitty if they would nibble on them. Spider Areca Palm Bamboo Palm Boston Fern Rubber Plant Bromeliad Catnip African Violet Swedish Ivy
Read MoreCats have true fur. They have both an undercoat and an outer coat Cats sleep 16-18 hours per day A female cat may have 3-7 kittens every 4 months Cats respond better to women than men Cats can jump 7 times as high as it is tall Most cats don’t digest dairy products well and […]
Read MoreThe vast majority of upper respiratory infections are viral in nature and most of the time are from feline herpes virus. Herpesvirus infection, also known as feline viral rhinotracheitis (FVR), is caused by Feline Herpesvirus Type-1 It can affect domestic and wild cats, and of all ages of cats. After exposure through saliva and nasal […]
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