Cats that have a thick coat are more susceptible to hot spots, as their dense coat might have an adverse effect on air circulation. Clipping the coat during the warmer months can lower the incidence of infections. Cats spend most of their time in keeping themselves clean. While dogs employ the mechanism of panting to […]
Here, Fatty Fatty! According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, close to 54% of cats and dogs in the United States are overweight or obese. Obesity is known to cause arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and drastically decrease the lifespan of your pet. As cute as they may seem to us, chubby pets are […]
Most Toxic! Castor bean, Nerium oleander, Cyclamen, and the European mistletoe are some of the plants that are considered to be most toxic for dogs. So, in case you have a pet dog, avoid planting them in your garden or inside the house. Dogwood trees belong to the genus Cornus, and are around 15 to […]
If you love indoor plants, why not make it pet-friendly? Instead of taking the risk of letting your cat nibble on toxic plants, consider buying cat-friendly plants such as catnip, catmint, basil, etc. Cats! They love to nibble, out of curiosity, everything that comes their way, and your houseplants are no exception. They love to […]
Did You Know? As per the analysis from the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), the pain relieving effect of Buprenorphine is 30-50 times stronger than morphine. Buprenorphine is an opioid medication, commonly used as an analgesic. It is a strong painkiller that is formulated to alleviate severe pain. While the medication is approved for human use […]
As most pet owners already know, heartworm treatment for cats and dogs isn’t the same. Never, under any circumstances, should you give your cat heartworm treatment that is designed for a dog – or vice versa. Even though you may own both dogs and cats, you should always give them medicine that is designed for […]
To keep your cat healthy a majority of time, all you really need to do is give him good shelter, food, and plenty of water. Like other living things however, cats can get sick from time to time no matter what you do. As a cat owner, you’ll want to ensure that you feed your […]
Vets from Huntingdon, England surgically removed a 5-inch hairball from the stomach of a cat named Gemma. Weighing 7.5 ounces, it is said to be the largest hairball in recorded history. Grooming is like second nature to cats, which probably explains why they are such low-maintenance pets to keep. Be it a house cat, or […]
Excessive Thirst in Cats Extreme thirst in cats It is observed that about two-third of the total number of cats are the older ones that is cats above 8 years. Owners of cats ought to have vested interest in the health of their cats by seeking for medical attention and regular checkups as well. Causes […]
What to Do If your Cat Stinks Tips to Follow If your Cat Stinks Did You Know? Cats with thick and dense fur like the Persian cat breed have real trouble keeping them clean, which is or can be the main reason for body odor. Unlike us humans, animals cannot really deal with the situation […]