Summer is in full swing and, here in the Midwest, we have had our fill of rain. With all that moisture and now heat our bug life is blooming too. This means that fleas and ticks are breeding like crazy then looking to hunt down a blood meal from another animal: your pets! It is…
How often do you give your cats a bath? Not too often, dare we say? And you are not alone! Bath time for cats is a VERY rare occurrence in most cat households and we can’t blame any cat parent for that! Cats tend to run away or hide at the mere mention of the…
Have you ever noticed that your cat sleeps more than you do? Like WAY more than you do?! I mean, they are asleep most of the day. They are always in a cozy little box or a cozy corner just catching up on their ZZZs. In fact, cats can sleep up to twenty hours a…
There are few vets out there who have not had a client or friend ask them if they should use medicinal cannabis, e.g., cannabis oil for pets, to help their beloved companion animal with a problem. ? Why Talking About Cannabis Oil Makes Vets Uncomfortable This may cause the veterinarian to become a little uncomfortable.…
Essential oil diffusers have gained massive popularity recently. And while they are fine for humans, they may not be so good for our pets. Especially cats. What Are Essential Oil Diffusers? If you’re not familiar with them, diffusers contain essential oils which are supposed to help with different health issues such as colds, sinus congestion,…
Here’s a familiar scenario for many cat owners: you call your dearest feline in your most loving, doting voice and… nothing! No reaction. No hint of recognition. It can seem like they think you don’t even exist. Cats Just Ignore Us For centuries cat owners thought cats didn’t react to their owners because they don’t…
Veterinarians in Alberta Canada overwhelmingly passed a ban on elective surgeries such as tail docking, declawing and ear cropping. The measure was passed during a vote taken at a meeting of the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association (ABVMA). Around 300 members voted on the measure with 98% voting to approve it. The ban includes what the…
