If you’re like me, you know the frustration of coming home after a long day of work only to find your cat ripped down your curtains and had a “party” with the toilet paper roll. Isn’t owning a cat suppose to easy? You just leave food out for it, a litter box and they are [...]
Medicating a cat isn’t always easy, but remaining calm is always the key to successful medicating!
Keep in mind that if your cat has a severe negative reaction to medicating, make sure to give them a break after a failed attempt. Continuing to try to medicate them when they are already frustrated and worked up will [...]
Long Island Veterinary Specialists is a state of the art, 24 hour critical care facility located in Plainview, New York on the service road of exit 46 on the Long Island Expressway. LIVS has several different departments to cater to your pet’s individual needs. Dermatology, oncology, internal medicine, opthalmology, radiology, exotics, neurology, surgery and of [...]
My husband & I have fostered several kittens for North Shore Animal League America. We currently have one kitten that is recovering from some medical complications. Many fosters only need a temporary place to stay while they receive medication and gain enough weight to be spayed or neutered. In the process, each kitten is socialized [...]
(Pictured above: Penny. She is a Sponsor Cat. Picture courtesy of North Shore Animal League America)
October the First, or “Catober the First” as it has been named by North Shore Animal League America, is a day to celebrate the universal birthday of all rescue cats, everywhere. As you can imagine, most animals come into shelters [...]
While the following does not exclusively pertain to cats, it is of vital importance, especially as the United States braces for Hurricane Gustav. In a follow-up to what Jenn previously discussed in Prepare For Hurricane Gustav: Support HSUS Disaster Relief, and what I discussed in Pet Disaster Preparedness I feel it’s important to point out [...]
We all know accidents happen, and we should be prepared, but what happens when your cat is injured? Though it is vital to always contact a vet in medical emergencies, first aid kits are important to have on hand for minor injuries. From the book “Essential Cat: The Ultimate Guide to Caring for Your Cat”, [...]
As part of an on-going section from the book “Essential Cat: The Ultimate Guide to Caring for Your Cat”, I will explore the necessary preparation a family must make before and after bringing a new cat home. After you have decided to get a cat, whether it is the first cat or an addition [...]
This is part one of what I hope to be a regular section on this website. Recently, I bought a book entitled “Essential Cat: The Ultimate Guide to Caring for Your Cat” by Caroline Davis. The book, I must say is fantastic. It has all sorts of tips and guides on different aspects of cat [...]
Recently, my husband and I were looking through the new book releases in Barnes & Noble and came across “Paw Prints of Katrina” by Cathy Scott. The picture of a dirty dog sitting up against what we presumed to his rescuer made us want to look inside, so we did. After reading only [...]
Animal Pets Dogs Cats Birds
Recent Comments