Dealing With Canine Cabin Fever
Stuck Inside With Your Dog? By Josh Sunga, ABCDT Getting sufficient outdoor time with your dog can be difficult if you don’t already have access to safe walking areas or dog parks. If you live in an area that has harsh winters and wet springs, outdoor activities involving you and your dog can also be […]
How to Read Cat Body Language
Cat Body Language Cats have various ways of communicating how they feel. Before you adopt or work with a cat, you should learn how to read cat body language to better communicate with your pet. Cat Communication Cats actually have many ways of communication. We’re probably most familiar with their voice. Cats have several types […]
How to Teach Your Dog to Put Away His Toys
Train Your Dog to Pick Up His Toys By Cara Lederman, ABCDT Teaching your dog to put his toys away is a fun training exercise that mentally stimulates your dog, strengthens your bond with him and helps you keep the house clean. Before you can begin this exercise, your dog must know the “take it” […]
Frostbite in Dogs
What You Should Know About Frostbite in Dogs By Vesna Ban-Smedberg, RVT As snow covers the ground, we should pay special attention to our dogs. That wonderful white scenery holds a cold truth: dogs get frostbite. Frostbite is tissue damage caused by exposure to freezing temperatures and it may take a couple of days to […]
Feline Vaccinations
Core Vaccinations for Cats When vaccines are given, the immune system responds by a protective response. Then, when the cat is exposed to that particular organism, the immune system can either prevent infection or reduce the severity of the disease. The choice for your cat’s vaccine will be decided by your veterinarian. Factors that determine […]
Enrichment for the Indoor Cat
Enriching Your Indoor Cat’s Life Now that the weather is cooler, more of the indoor-and-outdoor cats are becoming indoor-only cats. Most veterinary assistants agree keeping your cat indoors is the preferred choice regardless of weather. This lessens the chance of encountering injury or disease. It can also provide your cat an enriched environment, which helps […]
5 Foods Bad for Cats
What Not to Feed Your Cat By Penny Derbyshire-Baldyga, RVT Many people think the process of caring and feeding a cat is general knowledge, but often a lot of mistakes are made. The most common error is to feed cats dog food. Cats need twice as much protein as dogs. Plus, cats also need taurine […]
