With warm weather coming, pet owners should prepare for the season. Pets, like dogs, require special care during spring and summer due to the heat and seasonal activities that could present hazards and risks for pets. Make sure that your pet is prepared and ready to make the most of the season ahead; see your veterinarian in the Columbia area…
Whether you’re a first-time cat owner or someone with several furry friends, it’s up to you to keep your adorable feline(s) in tip-top shape. If you have just introduced a kitten into your home, it’s a bit like having a whiskered toddler on your hands, but with less maintenance and a litter box. Follow these five easy tips, and…
The term leukemia is constructed as follows: white blood cells (leukocytes) within the blood (emia). The feline leukemia virus (FeLV) causes the white blood cell count to be drastically abnormal – either much higher or much lower in number than is usual. This abnormality in white blood cells leads to overwhelming infections and tumors. Leukemia-caused tumors are responsible for…
You may have read many articles suggesting that cats should be fed raw cat food. After all, your cat’s wild relatives never eat cooked food, do they? These wild critters don’t have someone to open a can for them. They have to hunt for their food and then eat it raw. So, you might be wondering if it’s ok…
Most cat owners feel somewhat guilty about leaving their cat home alone, but they don’t really see it as a no-no. After all, aren’t cats famous for their independence? However, cats do get lonely, and when companionship is lacking, they can quickly become depressed. So, if you come home after several days, don’t get mad at your cat if…
It’s no secret that if you are a cat person, you adore your cat (or several cats – it’s hard to stop at just one!). Because our graceful pets give us so much pleasure, we need to do everything we can to keep them happy and healthy. One basic indicator of your cat’s health is the condition of his…
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