Not to be confused with the dreaded Cat Scratch Fever, cat scratch disease is generally not serious for otherwise healthy people, but can’t be for those with weakened immune systems. The symptoms may involve a sore or blister at the site of the bite, and swelling of the lymph nodes.
As it is known by many [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
After Ashley’s post on preparing your pet for a disaster, unfortunately Hurricane Gustav is heading right for New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. I am hopeful that both people and pets will be able to evacuate and that those who do not or can not fair better than last time. However, I am also [...]
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 [...]
We like to highlight everyday items that you that you might not assume to be harmful to your cat (see Dangerous Plants for Cats and Feed Your Cat the Correct Human Foods) in the hopes of raising awareness of these dangers. The following, from Baldness Drug has Cats Licked, while it makes sense it [...]
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 [...]
Pet health care costs, much like human health care costs, have been rising. According to an NPR story, Cost of Health Care for Pets Soars, an average pet checkup costs $135, and cat only households spend about $244 on veterinarian expenses per year.
On a related note there was a short op-ed piece in the [...]
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