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Burmilla
The Burmilla, also called the Pommila cat, has the Latin name Burmilla. This breed was born in Britain in 1981 and successfully exhibited two years later, immediately drawing wide attention. In fact, the Burmilla's birth came from a beautiful union, an 'out-of-wedlock' kitten between a lilac Burmese and a silver Chinchilla Longhair.
Never Hit Your Cat — Here’s What to Do Instead
Never hit a cat that misbehaves. Cats cannot link your anger to something they did hours earlier, so punishment only breeds fear, stress, and aggression. Stop the act in the moment and reward good behavior to shape habits instead.
Treating and Preventing Cat Tartar
Ignored mouth hygiene leads to tartar, common in cats over two on soft food, peaking at five and eight. Plaque hardens into tartar that causes gum damage, loose teeth, and bad breath. Professional ultrasound scaling under anesthesia is best; severely bad teeth should be pulled. Prevent with early brushing using pet paste and gauze, and feed cat kibble.
Pyxis planicauda (Malagasy Flat-tailed Tortoise)
The flat-tailed tortoise is found along the west coast of Madagascar, closely resembling the spider tortoise but recognized as a distinct species. It is a shy, mostly herbivorous tortoise that aestivates through the dry season.
Travancore Tortoise
The Travancore Tortoise (Indotestudo travancorica) closely resembles the Burmese Star Tortoise in appearance and shares its preference for a dry habitat. Though sometimes considered a subspecies of the Burmese tortoise, this has never been confirmed; it is a shy, inactive tortoise suited to simple husbandry.
Mouth Ulcers in Rabbits
Rabbits with mouth ulcers develop small blisters, red swollen gums, drooling, and bad breath, and the pain makes eating difficult. Softening the diet, keeping the mouth clean, and offering chew toys to wear down overgrown teeth all help the ulcers heal. Because a rabbit's teeth grow continuously, unchecked overgrowth can lacerate the oral tissue and trigger the ulcers in the first place.
Pet Skin Diseases (Part 1): Parasitic and Fungal Infections
Skin disease is common in dogs and cats and tends to flare up and recur, usually because their skin defenses are weak and their surroundings are full of triggers. The two hardest types to clear are external-parasite infestations (fleas, lice, mites, ticks) and fungal infections (ringworm); both cause intense itching, hair loss, and skin damage and need treatment of both pet and environment. Since they are contagious and slow to resolve, early veterinary care and consistent parasite control are the keys to recovery.
Why Are My Cat’s Gums Red at the Edge?
Red gums at the margin usually mean gingivitis, and left alone it can deepen into stomatitis—bad breath, drooling, mouth ulcers, and pain that stops a cat from eating. Catch it early with diet changes and oral care; severe cases may need a full extraction.
Why Spring Parasite Control Matters for Pets
Spring is peak parasite season, and both internal and external parasites threaten pets and can spread to people. Deworm puppies monthly until six months, then every 2–3 months internally and monthly externally; use vet-recommended products and follow dosing carefully.
How to Treat Feline Rhinitis
Feline rhinitis follows injury or infection of the nasal lining and often turns bacterial; acute cases sneeze, rub the nose, and stream serous-to-mucoid (sometimes bloody) discharge with noisy breathing, while chronic cases drip on and crust, with a foul smell, and can lead to sinusitis or nasal tumors. Treatment flushes the nose, applies local antibiotics or decongestant drops, and tackles the underlying infection — bacterial, fungal, or allergic.