Scratching is a natural behavior in cats. Cats typically use scratching to convey a territorial message to other cats, or scratching could also be a sign of stress and anxiety. WHAT CAUSES STRESS AND ANXIETY? -Changes in the home (furniture is introduced or moved) -Tension and conflicts in multi-cat households Scratching is the first reported [...]
WHAT ARE WHIPWORMS? Whipworms can be a common occurence in the large intestines of dogs, but rarely seen in cats. Once a pet is infected, whipworms live in the large intestine where they burrow their tails into the intestinal wall and leave their mouths free to eat, taking away vital nutrients from your pet. HOW [...]
WHAT ARE HOOKWORMS? Hookworms are intestinal parasites that live in the small intestine of puppies, kitens, dogs and cats. These worms have teeth that they use to attach to the intestinal tract and suck blood and other nutrients from the host. HOW ARE THEY TRANSMITTED? Infected mother's can transmit hookworms to their babies while nursing. [...]
Roundworms are large, white colored worms often visible in the stool. They are one of the few intestinal parasites that can be seen visibly. They are extremely common parasites that affect puppies, kittens, dogs, and cats. HOW DO PETS BECOME INFECTED WITH ROUNDWORMS? Mother dogs can pass the parasite onto her developing puppies in the [...]
WHAT IS GIARDIA? Giardia is a simple one-celled parasite; it is not a "worm", bacteria or virus. Most dogs become infected by drinking water contaminated with feces or eating feces from a animal infected with giardia. Giardia then infects the small intestine, and the infected dog passes microscopic cysts in their stool. These cysts can [...]
Diabetes mellitus is a condition in which the body cannot properly produce or respond to the hormone insulin. This results in elevated levels of glucose, which is the main source of energy for the body. The cells in a cat’s body need sugar (glucose) for energy, just like the human body does. Glucose in the [...]
Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is one of the most common infectious diseases in cats, affecting between 2 and 3% of all cats in the United States. HOW DOES A CAT CONTRACT THE FELINE LEUKEMIA VIRUS? The virus is shed in saliva, nasal secretions, urine, feces, and milk of infected cats. Cat-to-cat transfer of the virus [...]
Did you know that adult dogs have 42 teeth? However, sometimes during a veterinarian examination some may be missing. They’re usually missing because of trauma, dental disease, or even a congenital abnormality. When teeth are still present in the mouth, but cannot be found during oral examination, they are called unerupted teeth. WHAT IS THE [...]
Feline tooth resorption is a very painful, and unfortunately a very common condition, in cats. Cells destroy the tooth root surfaces by causing the enamel to erode away. As the disease progresses, the layers of the tooth erode away and the pulp cavity becomes exposed, causing pain and sensitivity. Studies worldwide show a prevelance of [...]
WHAT DOES “FELINE FRIENDLY” MEAN? It's assurance that cats are handled with appropriate gentleness and respect at all times. Cat-friendly principles are always adhered to during the care and restraint of cats. This includes- - Minimizing stress during handling, examinations, and procedures - Recognizing and minimizing fear and anxiety in cats TRAVELING TO THE VETERINARY [...]
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