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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”

Heatstroke in Dogs and Cats

By Deb Haines Heat stroke is a life-threatening condition characterized by an elevated core body temperature and central nervous system dysfunction. Despite aggressive lowering of core body temperature and treatment, the pathophysiologic changes associated with heat stroke can lead to multi-organ dysfunction, which can be fatal. Please keep pets out of cars in extreme heatContinue reading “Heatstroke in Dogs and Cats”