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Avian Influenza in Cats

By: Deb Haines We are getting numerous posts concerning the meme floating around on Facebook on Cats catching Avian bird flu. While the risk of cats contracting and spreading bird flu to humans is low, cat owners should be aware of the potential risks and take precautions to protect their pets and themselves. The informationContinue reading “Avian Influenza in Cats”

Lily Toxicity Signs In Pets

By Deb Haines Lily toxicity signs will vary among cats and these dangerous plants affect some pets more than others. The reason is unclear. Lily toxicity signs occur less than 12 hours after ingestion and renal damage occurs between 12 and 24 hours after exposure. Signs include: Pets undergoing treatment for lily toxicity will likelyContinue reading “Lily Toxicity Signs In Pets”

Nail Caps

By Deb Haines Nail caps are tiny plastic covers that you glue over your cat’s nails. They’re inexpensive, you can apply them at home, and they last between four to six weeks, but check paws often. To properly use cat nail caps, trim your cats nails slightly longer than usual, apply a small amount ofContinue reading “Nail Caps”

Skunks!

By Deb Haines Skunks are most active during dawn and dusk in the warm weather months. While skunks are relatively docile creatures, if they feel threatened, they will defend themselves by spraying their musk — a thick, oily and stinky secretion expelled from the anal glands — as far as 7 to 15 feet towardContinue reading “Skunks!”

Respiratory Illnesses: Dogs

By Deb Haines The mystery illness you may have heard about doesn’t have an official name yet. It’s being referred to as atypical canine infectious respiratory disease (aCIRD). Here’s what we know about the condition so far: So what does this all mean? Well, it’s not uncommon for illnesses like this to develop and spreadContinue reading “Respiratory Illnesses: Dogs”

Pyometra

By Deb Haines What is Pyometra?Pyometra is a serious and potentially life-threatening infection of the uterus that causes it to fill with bacteria and pus. What dogs and cats gets Pyometra?Any female dog or cat that has not been spayed can develop pyometra. Unspayed middle-aged and older female dogs are most at risk. The initialContinue reading “Pyometra”

Fleas

By Dr. Kirsten Ura-Barton For information on how to battle fleas, please click here. This is general info here and hope it will help folks out with their flea problems if they have one or end with one. Will try to keep it simple with a number of key points: 1. Fleas have a lifeContinue reading “Fleas”

Possible Emergency Tools

By Deb Haines Symptom checker …. Helps determine if Emergencyhttps://symptom-webdvm.lifelearn.com/ Chocolate Calculatorhttps://www.vets-now.com/dog-chocolate-toxicity-calculator/ Pet Poison helplinehttps://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/ APCA Poison helplinehttps://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control Poison control UKhttps://www.animalpoisonline.co.uk/ Poison control AU https://animalpoisons.com.au/ Poisons Help; Emergency Identification For Mushrooms & Plantshttps://www.facebook.com/groups/144798092849300/

Signs to Take Your Cat To The Veterinarian

By Deb Haines Besides your pet’s annual exam, there are times your cat may be sick or acting strangely. If you are wondering “should I take my cat to the vet. Let’s go over some signs that you should seek veterinary care. Emergency Seek A Veterinarian *Difficulty breathing (like open-mouth breathing, panting, or a respiratoryContinue reading “Signs to Take Your Cat To The Veterinarian”

Common PVC Cat Questions

By Deb Haines Health Concerns My Cat developed a fluid pocket in her ear https://www.facebook.com/groups/337421456457048/permalink/975487089317145/ Cat carrying the Corona virus https://www.facebook.com/groups/337421456457048/permalink/975281959337658 Why my cat might be fat ? https://www.facebook.com/groups/337421456457048/permalink/929814117217776/ Cat has PTS https://www.facebook.com/groups/337421456457048/permalink/973414072857780/ How long after kittens are weaned and mama be spayed? https://www.facebook.com/groups/337421456457048/permalink/973972719468582/ Cat chipped point of fang, should I be concerned? https://www.facebook.com/groups/337421456457048/permalink/967663713432816/ DoContinue reading “Common PVC Cat Questions”