Cats
National Change a Pets Life Day
January 24th is Change A Pet’s Life Day, a day meant to encourage people to adopt pets from shelters and raise awareness about animals in need. There are a lot…
Read MorePet Fostering Q&A
What’s a pet foster parent? By being a pet foster parent, you provide a temporary home for an animal prior to adoption. Fostering animals is a wonderful and personal way…
Read MoreFIV in Cats FAQs: Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
What is FIV? FIV stands for feline immunodeficiency virus. FIV typically causes a weakening of the cat’s immune system. It is the same class of virus as HIV (a lentivirus);…
Read MoreLost Pet: How to Find a Lost Dog or Cat
If you’ve lost your pet, don’t waste any time. Begin your search as soon as you notice that the animal is missing. Finding a lost pet Here are some steps…
Read MoreDog Bites Child: How to Prevent this Scenario
Children can have the most amazing relationships with dogs if both are taught how to properly interact and respect each other. Proper training and management of both children and…
Read MoreUnderstanding Spay and Neuter
Spay and neuter. You’ve likely heard these terms before — especially if you have pets. Choosing to have your pet spayed or neutered is so important, for several reasons.…
Read MoreChristmas Holiday Dangers for Pets
Though the holidays can be an exciting and enjoyable time for people, they can be problematic for some of our pets, and may involve some unexpected hazards. Here are…
Read MoreShy Dogs and Cats: How to Help Timid Pets
“Shy” is a word that many people use to describe dogs and cats who are fearful. Most often this “shyness” is a fear of strangers, but it can also be…
Read MoreCat Not Using Litter Box: Causes and Solutions
Is your cat not using the litter box? Cats stop using their litter boxes for a variety of reasons, including issues with the box or litter, dissatisfaction with the placement…
Read MoreOverweight Dogs and Cats: Pet Obesity Risks
By Dr. Patti Iampietro, Best Friends veterinarian Obesity in pets is an increasing health risk to our companion animals, specifically for our dogs and cats, and one that is rarely…
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