Essential oils and pets – the importance of quality
Don’t turn to unreliable internet sources for info on using essential oils with your dog or cat. Quality and dosage are two of the most…
Category: Cats
New bill would give exemptions for pets to skip rabies vaccinations
A recent Delaware bill may allow exemptions from yearly rabies vaccinations, a topic that has been controversial in the veterinary community. Certain health problems can…
TCVM approaches to skin problems in dogs and cats
Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) uses the concept of Excess and Deficiency to get to the root of your dog or cat’s skin problems –…
Updated feline retrovirus guidelines
Learn more about recently updated feline retrovirus testing guidelines for feline leukemia virus (FeLV) and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) infections. The American Association of Feline…
Healing your food-allergic pet with nutrition
Food allergies are very common in dogs and cats and can lead to digestive issues as well as skin problems. Helping him heal involves improving…
The future of telehealth: virtual veterinary care
The veterinary community has recently seen significant change. How can telehealth and virtual veterinary care pave the way in the future of animal care? One…
PFAS found in dog and cat feces
Common perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances have been found in canine and feline feces. What does that mean for the future use of PFAS? Perfluoroalkyl and…
Hemp oil for pets — making sense of different types
A look at the various types of hemp oil available for dogs and cats, and what you need to know about them. In the past…
Feline enteric coronavirus and feline infectious peritonitis virus – a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde story
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, learn how research on feline infectious peritonitis virus could help fight coronavirus infections in people. As the COVID-19 pandemic…
Avoid isoxazoline flea and tick meds
Flea and tick medications in the isoxazoline class have been linked to seizures and muscle tremors in dogs and cats. If you’re wary of using…
The TCVM approach to treating geriatric patients
When treating geriatric patients, TCVM can help diagnose and alleviate pain, while also restoring the animal’s quality of life. As a veterinarian, I find that…
Mutual Rescue is all about the human-animal bond
The staff and volunteers at Mutual Rescue know about the amazing effect pets have on people – and they’re sharing it with the world. Countless…
