Do NOT send your pet through the X-ray at airport security! Follow Transportation Security Administration (TSA) guidelines: 1. Take your pet out of the travel carrier just before screening. 2. Send the empty carrier through the X-ray unit on the conveyer belt. 3. Carry your pet or lead them through…
Leaving Your Cat Home Alone
How long can a cat be left home alone? Its a question often asked, and although cats don’t require daily walks like dogs, being around them does matter more than you think. Regardless, there may be times when you must leave your home overnight or for even longer periods of…
Top Essential Cat Care Supplies
Here are the best cat supplies you’ll need if you have a new feline member of the family. Cat Food When choosing food for your furry friend, keep in mind your cat’s life stage, growth, adult, senior or geriatric, when narrowing down the possibilities, and decide if you want to…
What’s the best litter for your cat?
Most people select certain litter types for the following reasons… “I like this brand because it smells good,” or “I like this brand because it clumps well,” or “I like this brand because it doesn’t track as much.” These are all fine answers to the question what do YOU like…
Top reasons NOT to toilet train your cat
My first piece of advice when it comes to cats, toilets and litter boxes: Step 1: Buy a litterbox and litterStep 2: Let your cat use the litterboxStep 3: Scoop the litterbox daily Cleaning the litterbox is not the most fun part about living with cats. But consider this: toilets…
Why is my cat always scratching?
You’re probably wondering why your cat is always scratching itself… its definitely frustrating for both pet owners, veterinarians, and of course your cat! The signs most often noticed by owners are itching, excessive grooming, hair loss, and scabs. There are many causes for skin problems like these, and it is…
Top 5 reasons to adopt a cat
If you’ve been lonely or feel like something is missing from your life, maybe its time to look no further than a new special friend… perhaps that someone is an adorable bundle of purring fur. #5 They Smell Good, No Bathing Needed Not only do they smell good, but there’s…
Recognizing pain in cats
Pain it isn’t always obvious to others when you’re experiencing it. Unless it’s a broken leg twisted at a 90-degree angle or a big bruise on your arm, pain is a condition with no obvious external manifestations. Sure, some people are good at going around making sure everyone knows they’ve…
Becoming a veterinarian
What does it take to become a Veterinarian (DVM) ? The average veterinarian completes 4+ years of undergraduate education, taking classes such as biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, physics, microbiology, anatomy and physiology, math, animal science, and more… just to prepare them for attending veterinary school. In some cases, veterinarians…
Should My Pet Get Test for Coronavirus?
Pets can be tested, but because of the minimal risk, USDA, CDC, AVMA, and others are not recommending pets be tested for COVID-19 at this time. As of March 15, the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at the College of Veterinary Medicine has the capability to test for the new COVID-19 in…