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Neuter and Spay to Save the Day! (The Feline Version)

Kittens, kittens everywhere and not a home to take them! A plethora of kittens is undoubtedly the CUTEST problem to have -- fuzzy little fur balls mewing excitedly or purring contentedly, lapping up attention like water with their tiny pink tongues. Who wouldn't smile...

To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate — Is It Even a Question? (The Feline Version)

As we wrote in our canine vaccine post, we hear the word "vaccine" and we're not sure what to think. Are they really necessary for my cat? Really? The short answer is: Yes. The longer answer is: Well, yes. Yes, they are actually. Cats suffer from diseases just like...

Let’s Talk about Pets and Poison

Pets and poison don't mix. Well, sometimes they do, but the point is they SHOULD NOT. The problem is, we sometimes don't know what might be poisonous for our pets. So, here's a list (not a complete list, mind you, but a list nonetheless) of the more common items your...

What is “Bloodwork” on my Pet?

Blood really is life -- it courses through our veins, arteries, and capillaries bringing nutrients and oxygen to vital organs, carrying platelets to heal and antibodies to fight infection (yay for health and keeping our blood where it belongs!), regulating body...

Neuter and Spay to Save the Day! (The Canine Version)

What can we say? Puppies are ADORABLE with their squishy little bellies, sweet sounds, and absolutely precious snuggles. Who wouldn't smile seeing their gangly little legs awkwardly running toward you to give you slobbery puppy kisses? Such sweet little babies! But,...

People, Pets, and Pesky Internal Parasites

Hookworms, roundworms and whipworms, oh my! From embedding in your pet's intestines to eating their partially digested food, parasites are some of the peskiest pests for pets around. But they're not just for pets -- people can get them, too, because guess what?...