Client Education
Client education about litter box care and normal elimination behavior is important for prevention and treatment of medical and behavioral problems. Clients should be aware that inappropriate urination and defecation often accompany an underlying medical condition and do not occur “to get back at the owner…
Bacteria, combined with saliva and food debris between the tooth and gum, can cause plaque formulations that accumulate on the tooth. As bacteria grow in the plaque and as calcium salts are deposited, plaque turns to tartar…
Are you able to distinguish the signs of minor feline illness from those calling for an immediate trip to the emergency veterinary clinic? Knowing signs of serious symptoms may save you a midnight trip to the emergency clinic. If your cat (or other pets) have any of the signs listed below, take them immediately for care as these are considered emergencies…
Hand raising an orphaned kitten includes feeding, ensuring elimination, handling, and providing a warm, clean environment. The first 48 hours are critical for survival of kittens that have never nursed…
Safety Is The Reason For Transporting Your Cat In A Carrier
If your pet is loose in a car, a quick stop could cause him or her to be injured when slammed against a seat or worse, completely ejected from the car in an accident. You might also get hit by the loose animal and injured. An unconfined cat could cause distractions for you. For example, the feline could panic and need to be restrained while you are driving down the road…
As cats grow older, they begin to experience changes in their bodies just as humans do. It is important for cat owners to remember that just because the cat is getting older, that does not necessarily mean that odd behavior is merely a by-product of age. Older cats become more susceptible to illness and diseases. Many of these illnesses and health problems are treatable or can be made better with proper veterinary attention…
