The last Friday in April is one that is important to our feline friends everywhere. It is National Hairball Awareness Day. This common kitty ailment is no light matter. Take the day to learn a few facts about hairballs in cats: The scientific name for a hairball is a trichobezoar. Most hairballs are not [...]
With Spring well on its way and summer fast approaching, protecting your pet from outdoor pests can be a matter of life and death. More than just irritants, pests such as mosquitoes, fleas, and ticks pose a serious health risk to cats and dogs enjoying the great outdoors. Likewise, snakes, bats, and other critters [...]
Tigger’s owner felt horrible as she watched her little kitty struggling for breath inside the thick plexiglass oxygen incubator, attached to several IV lines and monitors. She had never imagined that giving her cat a Tylenol to help her feel better after a minor injury could kill her. It is tempting to medicate [...]
Do you know what to do for your pet in an emergency situation? Some emergencies are life threatening and others are just a little scary and can be handled at home. These guidelines can help. Make sure everyone is safe and out of harm’s way. This includes you as well as the pet. If [...]