Cats are really good at hiding pain. There’s long been a biological disadvantage against cats showing any kind of weakness. Since pain is weakness, cats have become really adept at acting like everything’s fine when it’s, well, not. Your cat can be in pain for hours, days, or even months before you realize anything’s amiss, […]
Disease Diet and Exercise
12 Foods to Keep Away From Your Cat
(Most) cats are finicky eaters, but they’re not immune to eating things they shouldn’t. Do you know which foods you should keep away from your cat and why? There are actually more than you think. Let’s talk about the dirty dozen foods you should never allow your cat to eat. 1. Onions Listen, most cats […]
How to Evaluate Your Pet’s Quality of Life
Eventually, many loving pet parents will be faced with determining whether or not it is time to let their beloved animal go. It’s never an easy decision to make. For most pet parents, what vets call “Quality of Life” is a hugely important factor in determining whether or not humane euthanasia should be considered. Unfortunately, […]
The Scoop on Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats
Kidney disease is a common affliction in senior cats. It’s a progressive disease which means it gets worse over time, but a lot of pet parents actually see significant improvement in their cats with professional treatment. What is Kidney Disease? Your cat’s two kidneys are a vital part of her organ system. They primarily work […]
Should You Be Giving Your Cat Treats?
It makes perfect sense to want to give your cat treats. She’s such a good girl! But should you be giving her treats? What kind? And how often? Let’s talk cat treats. Sure, Give Your Cat Treats In general, treats are totally fine for cats to have. It’s a good idea to dole them out […]
How to Treat Your Dog’s Hemorrhoids
Dogs can get hemorrhoids?! Heck yes they can…and do. Hemorrhoids are as uncomfortable for dogs as they are for us, and there’s definitely a right way and a wrong way to treat them. Let’s talk about your dog’s bum. How and Why Dogs Get Hemorrhoids Dogs get hemorrhoids the same way we do: By straining […]
