How to Manage Your Cat’s Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus is an illness caused when sugar cannot enter the cells, which is needed to generate energy for the body. Without sugar, the cells are forced to use fat and muscle proteins. This use of fat releases ketones that can ultimately cause damage to cells in various organs. Signs of diabetes in pets: Increased […]
Managing Your Cat’s Dry Winter Skin
When cold weather arrives, your cat may experience dry skin or dandruff. Help promote the health of your cat’s skin and coat with these three simple steps: Restore skin health Supplementing your cat’s diet with Omega 3 fatty acids may help to maintain healthy skin, coat, eyes, heart, and brain. Manage flaky and scaly skin […]
Don’t Be a Scaredy Cat This Halloween
Halloween is right around the corner, which means masses of trick-or-treaters and ghouls and goblins lining the streets trying to scare unsuspecting passers-by. While all of this mayhem can be fun and exciting, our cats can become anxious and scared, which can lead to unwanted behavior like meowing, chewing, licking, or urinating outside the litter […]
Essential Nutrients for Your Cat
Have you ever thought about whether or not your cat needs vitamins? Most healthy cats do not need vitamins, and giving them to your cat when not needed can lead to hypervitaminosis (poisoning due to excess vitamin intake), which is more common than vitamin deficiency. Therefore, if you are feeding your cat high quality food, […]
How to Clean Your Cat’s Ears
Many cat owners fail to realize the importance of regular ear care for their cat. A cat’s ears are very delicate and have a high risk for infections or mite infestations. As a result, it is necessary to inspect your cat’s ears on a weekly basis. A regular inspection and cleaning routine helps catch and […]
How to Feed Kittens
Choosing the right pet food for your puppy or kitten Every year, more than eight million tons of pet food are manufactured under 15,000 different brand names. How do you ever decide what’s best for your puppy or kitten? Giving food that’s closest to your pet’s natural diet is the best option. You should feed […]
Common Causes of Sneezing and Coughing in Cats
Respiratory symptoms are fairly common presentations in the small animal veterinary clinic. Symptoms may involve the upper or lower respiratory tract and include any combination of the following: eye and nasal discharge, sneezing, wheezing, coughing, or more rapid or difficulty breathing. The two most common presenting symptoms of respiratory tract disease in dogs and cats […]
Dental Care Guide for Cats
Did you know dental diseases are one of the leading causes of cat health problems? Periodontal disease is one of the top five reasons cats are taken to their veterinarian. Regular dental care for your cat can help fight against periodontal disease, mouth inflammation, and tooth lesions. You can be proactive about your cat’s dental […]
What Is the Best Diet for a Diabetic Cat?
Diet tips for a diabetic dog Once a dog is diagnosed with diabetes they usually remain diabetic. While there are feeding and dietary strategies that can help keep their glucose levels low and well-controlled, they will usually require insulin injections lifelong. An excellent diet choice for a diabetic dog is a meat-based high protein food […]
How to Dispose of Needles & Syringes
While it’s important to know how to efficiently administer your pet’s diabetes medication through a needle or syringe, it’s also important to know how to dispose of the needle or syringe. Below you will find information on what to do with your pet’s used needles and syringes. Use a sharps container A medical container, known […]
Do Cats Need Calcium?
What happens if your pet is calcium deficient? While many are aware of calcium deficiency in people leading to osteoporosis The same calcium deficiency concern can also affect our pet’s well-being. Calcium, as well as phosphorus, magnesium and other trace minerals are all involved with healthy skeletal, joint and oral health Even mild deficiencies over time can contribute […]
6 Common Cat Health Symptoms
Is your cat displaying any of the 6 common illness symptoms below? Routine exams are vital to help ensure your feline friend has a long, healthy life. However, sometimes the most common reasons for veterinarian visits can be safely treated at home in the earliest stages, or even avoided altogether with a few inexpensive preventative […]
Common Causes of Coughing in a Cat
Pets may cough for many reasons. Amongst the many causes include parasite or bacterial/viral infections, allergic inflammation of the airways or lungs, heart disease, as well as congenital anatomic problems of the airways including a hypoplastic or collapsing trachea. Exposure to dust, irritants and smoke may also lead to coughing in sensitive pets. While coughing […]
Common Digestive Problems in Cats
It is not uncommon for cats to develop digestive problems at some point in their lives. Symptoms of digestive problems can be quite varied and include the following: Changes in appetite along with vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation Increased or decreased thirst Dull and/or unkempt coat Weight loss (in chronic situations) Cat digestive problems may be […]
Common Health Problems in Cats
Cats can suffer from a variety of health problems from digestive upset, urinary problems, skin disease, respiratory infections, ear infections, and dental and gum problems. Cats are known to mask illness and disease very well, and they don’t often show any symptoms until they are very ill. If your pet has a change in energy […]