TCVM food therapy for dogs and cats
We know the right foods improve and maintain health in dogs and cats, but Chinese medicine goes several steps further. We spoke to TCVM veterinarian, Dr. Marc Smith, for an understanding of food therapy from a Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine perspective. Q: Can you explain the concept of TCVM food therapy? A: According to Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine Theory, disease in the body is due to some type of energetic imbalance. So the goal of TCVM and food therapy is to maintain balance or bring your dog or cat’s body back...
Solutions to Frequent Cat Ear Infection Issues
A cat ear infection is one of the most commonly diagnosed cat issues at veterinary clinics. Given that cats are such stoic creatures, however, an infection often becomes advanced before you even really notice it. As a result, serious health issues – including hearing loss – may ensue. All this to say, it’s important to recognize the signs of an ear infection in your cat and know what to do and how to treat them. Recognize the signs of an ear infection in your cat Some obvious signs of cat ear infections? Your cat’s...
Keeping Your Dog’s or Cat’s Eyes Healthy and Safe
Eye care should be a regular part of your dog or cat’s wellness regimen. Know the red flags to watch out for, and what you can do to help preserve eye health and vision. If you’re like a lot of animal parents, you might doubt your dog or cat would ever encounter an eye problem, much less need to see a veterinary ophthalmologist. But eye issues are more common than you think, so it is important not to overlook your dog or cat’s eye and vision health. This article presents some helpful hints that can help you keep their eyes...
What’s Your Dog or Cat’s Astrological Sign?
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Stray Cat Found Limping Around With Severe Leg Injury Needs Your Help
Life on the streets is tough. Numerous stray cats arrive at animal shelters with injuries that require immediate medical attention. A three-year-old ginger cat arrived at Cara’s House in Louisiana as a stray with a severe injury to his leg. The shelter told us, “The radius and ulna bones broke through the skin causing a nasty, open wound with exposed bone.” The poor fella was limping around and had to be in excruciating pain. Photo: Cara’s House The cat was named Pogo. He was examined by a vet who said due to the...
Wealthy Australian Couple Seeking Full-Time Nanny for Cat
A wealthy family in Double Bay, New South Wales, Australia, is advertising for a full-time cat nanny to join their mansion in suburban Sydney. As much as we’d like to admit it, we are not making this up. The news is even more incredible when you consider many Australians are struggling right now to keep a roof over their heads due to the ongoing rental crisis there. Photo: Pixabay/woodsilver This isn’t meant as judgmental, but full-time employment to cat sit for people that are not out of town? The job posting, which appears on...
Hugo’s Law Could Change the Way Collisions with Cats are Handled in Scotland
Edinburgh’s “West End legend” Hugo the Cat may have a law passed due to his untimely death. Hugo was an Arabian Mau well-known to the residents of Edinburgh’s West End in Scotland. He was often seen wandering the capital’s streets and even had a presence on social media. In April, Hugo died after being struck by a car, and now citizens who cared about him are calling for a change to current laws about reporting vehicle strikes with animals. Moving forward, they’d like to see people required to report...
Young Rescue Kitty Genya Has Had a Rough Start to Life but You Can Make it Better
Meet rescue kitty Genya, your new best friend! This beautiful, petite girl came to the Southern Arizona Cat Rescue from a not-so-ideal life outside. She lost all of her babies and had an injured eye that was likely bothering her for quite a while before losing it. That being said, 1-year-old Genya is very shy but sweet! In foster care, she has gradually learned that humans actually are great and so is indoor life. Chin rubs and rubs at the base of her tail are her favorite forms of physical attention ’cause they feel soooo good! So far,...
Shedding Season is the Worst Time of Year to Sleep with Pets
For years there’s been debate over whether or not it’s dangerous to allow pets to climb into bed and sleep with us. While you’ve likely read numerous reports on the subject, doctors are warning that allowing your pets to sleep in your bed during shedding season could actually result in a plethora of health issues. Spring is considered shedding season as animals lose the winter coats they put on in the fall to keep them warm over cold winter months. It’s the time of year we’re constantly sweeping, vacuuming, and...
Adoptable Maitake Is Tired of Sitting on the Sidelines of Forever Love
Meet Maitake, a sweet 1-year-old girl searching for forever love in a stable environment filled with toys, treats, comfy viewing spots, and human love. This beautiful little “house panther” is very sweet, energetic, and curious. Her personality is a mixture of calm and chaotic (in the best way possible, of course). She can be sleepy and cuddly one moment and then ready to play the next. Photo: SACatRescue She loves playtime with toys of many different kinds, especially her little stuffed mouse (always a favorite among felines!)....
