Posted by nedra on February 9, 2017
In keeping with are February Heart theme.. Cat parents this one is for you. As we know, cats are very stoic and masters of hiding their ailments. Heart health is very important so here is some information including diseases, symptoms, and recommendations for your cats heart health. Feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most […]
Posted by nedra on November 16, 2014
Cat Parents know that their cats will throw up at some point. Hairballs aside this can be a problem if it is happening often. Below are some excerpts and the link to a great article written by Dr Karen Becker, along with a point to use to help alleviate this problem. It’s important to […]
Posted by nedra on October 26, 2013
Hyperthyroidism is the most common endocrine disorder of house cats, with over 10 percent of kitties over the age of 10 diagnosed with the disease. Since hyperthyroidism was discovered over thirty years ago (1979), the sudden appearance and rapid increase in cases in both humans and cats has generated several studies in a search for […]
Posted by nedra on June 28, 2013
Ok so 4th of July…. barbecues, picnics, family, friends and fireworks… Which is all lots of fun but your pets may not think so. It is really important to keep them calm, safe and indoors. If you have a pet that is sensitive to loud noises and thinks the sky is falling or worse here […]
Posted by nedra on March 26, 2013
Cats for the most part are not forthcoming when they don’t feel well. They will give you clues… some more subtle than others, so it is really important to pay attention to any changes in their behavior. Something as innocuous as a change in sleeping patterns to litter box habits. I recently went to a […]