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Veterinary Spin Doctors (How Safe Are Pet Medications)

Pop quiz! The manufacturer’s insert in a bottle of a veterinary pharmaceutical that’s been approved for use in animals for years says “no adverse effects have been found in animals taking this drug”. How certain can I be that this drug will have no negative side effects for my cat?

A. It’s uncertain . . . → Read More: Veterinary Spin Doctors (How Safe Are Pet Medications)

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Who Done It (Identifying Culprits In Multi-Pet Households)

One of the unique hurdles faced by multi-pet families is identifying which of the animals is the source of abnormal urine or fecal issues. Obviously we need to identify which of our animals is having the problems so we know who needs to visit the veterinarian. It’s vital to get the culprit to the . . . → Read More: Who Done It (Identifying Culprits In Multi-Pet Households)

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Fluid Intelligence: Tips For Giving Sub-Q Fluids To Cats

Recently I’ve been asked for my tips on giving subcutaneous fluids to cats. I’ve done this treatment with a handful of kitty friends of mine, most of whom have renal failure/insufficiency (CRF). Thus far I’ve managed to do sub-Q fluids without scruffing a cat. (FYI, I only rarely scruff cats and would only consider doing . . . → Read More: Fluid Intelligence: Tips For Giving Sub-Q Fluids To Cats

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5 Purrrfect Hacks Every Cat Owner Should Know

Thanks to BuzzFeed for sharing 2:28 minutes of video that will make you “officially more clever than your cat”. (LOL)

Using ordinary stuff you’ll find around your house, you can make useful and fun cat-related things. I think my favorite is the t-shirt tent. What’s yours?

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Trap Neuter Return Resources & Workshop on Oct 12 2014

Ya know that old saying “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”? Well, that’s what TNR (Trap-Neuter/Spay-Return) programs are about.

I began doing TNR because I’ve seen too many young cats die from painful diseases or from lack of food. It seems much more humane and effective to prevent feline pregnancies . . . → Read More: Trap Neuter Return Resources & Workshop on Oct 12 2014

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