Vaccinations
April 23, 2009
Dogs of all ages need routine vaccinations to help them stay healthy. Your dog's vaccination schedule will vary based on his age, overall health, state regulations, vaccination type and risk of exposure.
In general, puppies usually need several sets of vaccination boosters to provide them with as much protection as possible. Adult dogs that are properly vaccinated should receive yearly …Read more »
Your Kitten's Veterinary Visits: The First Year
April 23, 2009
Kittens ingest antibodies from their mother's milk that protect them against disease. Once they start to eat solid food, however, they need vaccinations from the veterinarian.
Kittens should receive their first series of vaccinations when they're six weeks old. If you adopt a kitten from a shelter or buy one from a breeder, ask for the kitten's medical records. The …Read more »
Advanced Nutrition Cat Foods
April 23, 2009
Advanced nutrition cat foods are formulated to meet the nutrient needs of your cat by having higher-quality protein sources, no artificial dyes and added antioxidants and vitamins. Ingredients include more real meat, natural additives (natural preservatives like vitamins C and E) and rich carbohydrate sources like rice (one of the most digestible grains). Because higher-quality ingredients are used, advanced nutrition …Read more »
The Catnip Connection
April 23, 2009
Catnip naturally stimulates cats -- they can eat it, lick it and roll around in it. The herb acts as a non-addictive hallucinogen, the effects of which generally last about 15 minutes.
For reasons we don't yet understand, catnip doesn't affect all cats, and it usually has a stronger affect on adult and older cats than it does on kittens. …Read more »
Why Do Cats Get Hairballs?
April 23, 2009
Cats are extremely clean pets, and are constantly grooming themselves. Their tongues are built in such a way that once hair is on it, there is only one way for it to go, down the hatch. Hair is not digestible, so it just sits in the stomach, turning and churning, until it's a mass of hair, mucous and digestive acids. …Read more »
Spaying or Neutering Your Cat
April 22, 2009
To protect your cat's health and help control pet overpopulation, you should have your cat spayed or neutered by the time they reach 6 months old. The procedures have many additional health benefits as well.
For Female Cats
Spaying prevents unwanted pregnancy, prevents cancer of the reproductive system, and eliminates the potential for infections of the uterus later in life, …Read more »
Cats and Stress
April 22, 2009
Some of the most common causes of cat stress are: changes in the immediate environment, introduction of a new pet into the family, sudden loud noises, unfamiliar smells or the absence of certain family members.
Some signs of stress include: hiding, unusual fearfulness or aggression, excessive vocalizing, urine marking, changes in eating habits or eliminating outside the litter box.
Cat Vaccinations
April 21, 2009
Cats of all ages need routine vaccinations to help them stay healthy. Your cat's vaccination schedule will vary based on her age, overall health, state regulations, vaccination type, and risk of exposure.
In general, kittens usually need several sets of vaccination boosters to provide them with as much …Read more »
Is Your Cat Eating Weird Things? It Could Be Pica
April 9, 2009
Pica is a term used to describe the consumption of non-food items. In cats, it is a rare but potentially …Read more »
A belly full of puppies (and pellets): one foster dog's story
September 19, 2008
This story is the final part in a three-part series about The Foster Experience. Check out "The foster experience" to read the …Read more »
