by Nestor Canales | Mar 29, 2021 | Cat Care, Dog Care
April showers have done their job and brought May flowers. As is typical for Mother Nature, however, her beauty is not without hazards. While we humans gaze, photograph, pick and arrange spring flowers, dogs and cats often take a different approach; their curiosity...
by Nestor Canales | Mar 22, 2021 | Cat Care
Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) are viruses that all cat owners should be aware of. They belong to a class of viruses called “retroviruses,” which operate by inserting themselves into genes within the host animal’s cells. Both FeLV...
by Kelly Sulik | Mar 15, 2021 | Cat Care
The Blocked Cat: A True Feline Emergency The term “blocked cat” refers to a cat with an obstruction that prevents him from being able to urinate. Due to their anatomy, this is almost exclusively a problem of male, as opposed to female, cats. It can quickly become a...
by Kelly Sulik | Mar 8, 2021 | Cat Care, Dog Care
Mange in Dogs and Cats Mange is the term used to describe the condition caused by a mite infestation. Mites are a type of four-legged parasite. While often confused for insects, they are more closely related to spiders and ticks. Many different skin conditions can...
by Kelly Sulik | Feb 23, 2021 | Cat Care, Dog Care
Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs and Cats Many of us have, or know someone who has, diabetes. We may be familiar with using insulin injections to manage the condition or with symptoms that the disease may not be well regulated. Diabetes also occurs in dogs and cats. Since...
by Kelly Sulik | Feb 2, 2021 | Cat Care
As more research is done in the field of veterinary nutrition, we continue to learn more about how to keep pets happy and healthy with one of the most important and enjoyable aspects of their daily care: food. Research has shown that one of the most critical dietary...
