What are polydactyl cats? Polydactylism is a condition that causes a cat to be born with more than the usual number of toes on one or more paws. Cats normally have five toes on their front paws and four on the back. This genetically inherited trait can produce cats with as…
The Paleo Diet – What is it? According to Loren Cordain, Ph.D., creator of The Paleo Diet, it is the world’s healthiest diet. It is based upon eating wholesome, contemporary foods from the food groups that our hunter-gatherer ancestors would have thrived on during the Paleolithic era, or Stone Age. I…
A few years ago, I took care of a friend’s dog in my home while she was on vacation. The dog scratched a little but I didn’t think that much of it. The following summer, I was in for a shock and what seemed like a hopeless fight. Suddenly, I…
Fleas. Do you cringe at the thought of them? Have you ever had an infestation? If not, consider yourself lucky. It is a hard battle to win once fleas get a foot hold. Why are Fleas so Hard to Control? The cat flea, Ctenocephalides felix, is the most commonly found…
Making Sure Others Can Identify Your Pet Can Save Its Life Every year, millions of cats and dogs are euthanized at shelters across the United States. The vast majority of these have been picked up as strays and have no identification. Sadly, one in three family pets will get lost…
Overheating in pets is a life threatening situation. Do you know the symptoms and what to do? Better yet, do you know how to prevent overheating? How to Prevent Overheating Make sure pets have plenty of clean water Make sure pets have a shady place to get out of the…
Years ago, I traveled between my home in California and one in Nevada. I would be at each home for several weeks at a time so it was a necessity that I take my cat with me. At the time, Hollywood was my only cat so this was an easier,…
If you are planning a vacation that includes traveling with the family pet (yes, some people travel with their cats and even their pocket pets), there are several things you should do before you go. Proper planning can mean the difference between a fun experience for all involved or a…
Many states and counties have established low-cost spay/neuter programs that make surgery easily affordable and accessible. Through their partnership with PetSmart Charities®, the ASPCA has developed what seems to be a very comprehensive database of resources designed to help you find low-cost spay/neuter programs in your community. To find a low-cost program near…
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