How to Introduce a New Kitten to an Older Cat Welcoming a new kitten into your home is exciting, but can also be incredibly stressful for your existing cat. An older cat is likely to have fixed routines and view their home as a safe, established space, and a bouncy, new addition can be seen…
Why Is My Cat Sleeping More Than Usual I as a cat owner am often asked Why my cat sleeps as much? When a person comes over I notice my sleeping cat for the 5th time the cat napping throughout day so you may also question Is something going on? The quick answer here for…
Kidney Among the most difficult and heartache inducing conversations I have as a vet with pet parents, is the diagnosis of chronic kidney disease(CKD) in a senior companion kitty. This disease is so incredibly common with studies showing up to 30 to 50% of cats over the age of 15 years old will have CKD….
Scratching I hear this from cat owners more than anything as a veterinarian! I’m also a little sensitive as I know first hand how it happens (hello online SEO writer who Googled cat scratching for a solution), to hear that sofa scratching is one of the most Google’s pet woes. Luckily, you don’t need to…
for As a fellow cat owner and Veterinarian, I get it when those sleek scratching posts start encroaching on your beautiful designer sofa, and if I do say so, you do know how to decorate. The best part no declawing and no yelling just one simple step for your cats natural urge and one vital…
Scratching I hear this from cat owners more than anything as a veterinarian! I’m also a little sensitive as I know first-hand how it happens (hello online SEO writer who Googled cat scratching for a solution), to hear that sofa scratching is one of the most Google’s pet woes. Luckily, you don’t need to employ…
Why is My Dog Itching but Has No Fleas?. It is upsetting, particularly if you have a pet dog yourself, to observe your furred friend licking, biting, and scratching every second of the day. As a dog-owning veterinarian myself, I regularly ask owners of itching dogs to be sure and check for even an isolated…
Signs of Anxiety in Dogs and How to Calm Them. In my career as a veterinarian, the single most common and heart-wrenching issue that clients present me with is how anxious their dog is. And here’s a vital secret: dogs who appear to “misbehave” often have a disease, the disease of anxiety! It’s when your…
Can Dogs Eat Boiled Eggs Every Day?. Yes, your dog can enjoy boiled eggs but you need to watch out before feeding them to your dog every day. Speaking from a perspective of a veterinarian and pet nutritionist, I’d advise treating boiled eggs as an enriching treat, not the main course for your dog. It…
Learn How Much Water Should a Puppy Drink Daily?. Adding a new puppy to your home is a joyful mix of puppy kisses, frolicking, and a hundred and one questions. But if there’s a question a new dog-mom or dad is almost always going to have, it’s a question about water consumption: how much should…