When it comes to caring for your cat, I have a few simple recommendations: Maintain a safe environment (keep him indoors) Feed a high quality food (e.g., a meat-based protein) Think about preventive care (e.g., an annual physical examination, laboratory tests, and the appropriate vaccines) Provide lots of affection and exercise By following these basic tips, you can help keep your four-legged, …
Proper exercise for dogs is important to their overall physical and mental wellbeing, but often “mental exercise” is given short shrift when looking at fulfilling a dog’s needs. Dogs that are bored and that have little mental and environmental stimulation can develop mild to severe behavioral problems as a result. Providing your dog with “brain exercise” is easy to …
Learn from Dr. Gail Golab, Chief Veterinary Officer at the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the news from IDEXX Laboratories. IDEXX tested thousands of dogs and cats and saw no positive results. People continue to ask and I am repeating the info as not everyone sees everything posted. Dr. Gail Golab of the American …
Heartworm disease is caused by a mosquito transmitted parasite. If left untreated, it can be a debilitating disease and sometimes prove fatal. Pets infected with heartworms can be found in all states, in spite of the fact that very effective heartworm prevention products are available. The good news is that I’ve noticed more and more …
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Here we are, smack dab in the midst of the feline phenomenon referred to as “kitten season.” Have you heard of it yet? If not, this is the time of year when every unspayed, queen (female cat) is likely to have a belly full of babies, or a litter of youngsters by her side. It …
Posts by: Dr. Mike Paul, DVM New-Cat Checklists Anyone who has watched the plethora of videos online or seen the calendars and cards that line the shelves of bookstores knows just how cute kittens (or for that matter any baby animal) can be. Think about those eyes, full of energy and wonder—ready to explore. One of the reasons baby …
Bad breath is usually an indication of underlying dental disease that can have serious effects on a pet’s health. The good news is that both bad breath and the underlying causes can be treated. Watch this video to learn more.
