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A Cat’s Nutritional Needs and Feeding Standards
A cat's nutrients are the same six classes as other animals: water, protein, carbohydrate, fat, vitamins, minerals. But cats are obligate carnivores needing high-protein food; low protein kills appetite. Active cats may need more animal fat for energy. Cats also need taurine, vital to vision—deficiency badly hurts night vision.
Things to Know Before Buying Dog Sunglasses
Today's topic: why are there sunglasses made for dogs?
Why Can’t Dogs Digest Fur?
Cats and dogs both swallow fur, but cats vomit it up and dogs don't. Today we look at the fur dogs ingest.
Why Is a Dog’s Nose Cold?
A dog's pride is its nose - it smells and even senses temperature. A wet nose gathers scent and cools inhaled air.
The Secret of How Dogs Judge Tasty Food
Are you troubled by your dog's picky eating? Something you find tasty, why does the dog not like it? Actually dogs differ from people; people judge by color, smell, taste, but dogs are different!
Why Dogs Gain Weight After Neutering
Many owners find their cat or dog's figure goes off after neutering; the original graceful body becomes chubby. Although cute, do you prefer their original look?
Symptoms of Urethritis in Dogs
Canine urethritis is bacterial inflammation of the urethral lining, often from mechanical or chemical irritation or nearby spread (cystitis). Signs are painful, dripping urination with cloudy or bloody urine; treat with antibiotics and potassium permanganate flushes.
Things to Know About Cat Labor and Delivery
Like dogs, cats are multiparous, usually about four per litter, with a ~65-day pregnancy and normal labor lasting 2–6 hours. Occasionally only one or two are born, usually in first-time or older mothers. Most cats deliver naturally, but complications occur: premature, delayed, prolonged, or difficult labor.
What to Note When Boarding Your Cat
The holiday season is near and many owners want to travel but worry about leaving their cat; taking it along brings many inconveniences.
What to Do When Your Cat Has Anal Gland Inflammation
Every owner knows pets need baths, and most dog owners know about expressing the anal glands, but did you know some cats also need their anal glands expressed?