Your cat’s skin is actually an organ, and it’s one of the largest in the cat’s body. It serves a multitude of purposes, including: protecting the other organs and joints, keeping the cat’s body temperature stable, and producing glandular secretions, hair and claws. Most skin problems in cats result in redness and itching of
Heartworm is a parasite that all dog and cat owners have to be concerned about. Heartworm infections and heartworm disease are endemic amongst dogs in North Carolina, meaning that they are a widespread and ongoing health concern. Though cats are infected less often than dogs, when they are infected it is most often fatal, so
Your pets are family, no doubt about that! And as such, there’s nothing you wouldn’t do to keep them happy, safe and healthy. Your pet is more than that, though; s/he is an investment, too, in terms of the time, love and yes, even the money you’ve put into choosing, training and assimilating her
Giardia in cats is one of those nasty parasitic conditions every pet parent hopes they never have to deal with. In reality, it’s not too difficult for your cat to pick it up, particularly if he or she has free access to the outdoors. Giardia is a microscopic intestinal parasite that your cat gets from
With NC temperatures slated to drop into single digits in the coming week, it’s essential for you to know what is reasonable for your pet to handle and what isn’t. These cold weather pet safety tips from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) will help you keep your furbaby warm and snug indoors and out, regardless
Last updated October 23, 2020 Spaying and neutering of dogs and cats has multiple advantages, not just because it helps to keep the population down and relieve the crowding in animal shelters. It also prevents the development of pyometra, which is a uterine infection common in older, unspayed female dogs
Cats don’t handle stress well. Few pets do, but cats particularly like feeling as if they are “in control” of their surroundings. A visit to the veterinarian you choose is especially stressful for cats, but there are some ways you can make kitty feel a little more secure and comfortable when she or he has
Veterinary laser surgery has been around for decades, but only recently it has become the go-to answer for better, faster, and easier pet health care. While there are different types of lasers out there, the CO2 laser is one of the best options available. Not only is the laser one
What do arthritis, a snakebite, a hot spot, and a surgical incision site all have in common? The bad news is that they are all painful situations for your furry companion to have to go through. The good news is that they can all be treated with something you may
Doctors have been warning people about the dangers of online pharmacies for years, but here’s something you might not have considered: buying pet medication online can be just as dangerous as shopping for human medicine. Of course, not all online pharmacies are fakes or sell low-quality products. Unfortunately, it’s very hard
