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A Guide to Cleaning Your Cat’s Ears
Sometimes we see a cat pawing at its ear—then we must tell normal earwax from harmful ear mites.
How to Help a Kitten Quickly Adapt to a New Environment
Will a kitten have a stress reaction in a new home? What if a shy kitten refuses food? How should a newcomer get along with a resident cat? These seem simple but make owners very anxious.
The Dangers of Canine Parvovirus (CPV)
Any dog owner has heard of canine parvovirus with dread, but how much do you know? It's one of the most severe contagious diseases of dogs!
What Is Canine Campylobacteriosis
Canine campylobacteriosis is caused by Campylobacter, a bacterium commonly associated with diarrhea in dogs, cats, and humans. In recent years, Campylobacter has gone from an obscure veterinary pathogen to a well-known major cause of human enteritis. This article explains what canine campylobacteriosis is.
Don’t Ignore Your Pet’s Gut Health
What are the basics of cat and dog gastrointestinal health?
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 with Your Cat When You’re Away for the Holidays
When you travel for a holiday, your furry child has nowhere to go. Taking it home risks stress from the journey and environment change; a boarding facility risks infection; asking someone over to scoop litter worries you about personal property. All these make every owner dread holidays. This article shares common placement methods and precautions.
The Hidden Dangers of Essential Oils for Pets
As essential oils become common in society, their potential danger to curious pets grows. Most importantly, pet owners should know the risks of using essential oils at home to keep pets from contacting potentially toxic compounds.
What Is Feline Leukemia (FeLV)?
Feline leukemia (FeLV) is a widespread, incurable retrovirus that suppresses the immune system and is a top cause of cat cancer (over 30%). It spreads by saliva, mother-to-kitten, blood, and shared litter; only prevention via vaccine and limiting exposure helps.