Health and Wellness
Food Aggression in Dogs: Management
Guarding (possessiveness) is a natural, normal behavior for dogs. Some dogs will guard any valued item or space: their food, food bowls, toys, treats, chewies, bones, beds, couches. But, object…
Read MoreReasons to Adopt a Senior Cat
Adopting an older cat can bring a lot of joy to your household. If you see a senior cat in a rescue or shelter, it’s usually because something happened outside…
Read MoreItchy Dog: Causes and Treatments
Do you have a dog who’s constantly scratching? The itchy dog is one of the most difficult problems to assess in veterinary medicine. It is often hard to find the…
Read MoreCaring for Diabetic Cats
Diabetes mellitus in cats is an endocrine disorder caused by decreased production of the hormone insulin by the pancreas. The endocrine system is the collection of glands that produce hormones…
Read MoreFeLV Cats: FAQ
What is FeLV? FeLV stands for feline leukemia virus. As the name implies, it is a viral infection of cats that affects a cat’s immune system…
Read MoreDiabetes in Cats: Types, Treatments and Prognosis
Diabetes mellitus in cats is an endocrine disorder caused by decreased production of the hormone insulin by the pancreas. The endocrine system is the collection of glands that produce…
Read MoreStomatitis in Cats: Feline Dental Disease
What is cat stomatitis? Stomatitis in cats is a feline dental disease. It results in inflammation of the mucosal tissues of the mouth. (It is closely related to gingivitis, which…
Read MoreCat Declawing: The Price of Convenience
Considering whether to declaw your cat or not? The declawing of cats is still routinely performed in this country, even though it is illegal or considered inhumane in many other…
Read More12 Ways to Save Dogs and Cats in Shelters
Saving the life of a dog or cat is easier than you think. “You can do it!” Every day, we say those four magical words to people around…
Read MoreNational 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…
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