Signs of Pain in Pets
September 28, 2016
Signs of pain in our pets can be subtle. Often pets are highly motivated to do their normal activities as much as possible and cats especially hide signs of pain.
Cat Body Language Decoded
September 8, 2016
Sometimes cats’ body language can seem mysterious, even to long time cat owners. This helpful illustration by Lili Chin helps demonstrate how the position of ears, tail, whiskers, and body …
Beating the Summer Heat
September 2, 2016
Summer is coming to an end, but we probably have some hot weather yet to come. You’ve probably read many articles about the dangers of dogs in hot cars, and …
Zoonotic Diseases…part 2
July 27, 2016
What kinds of zoonotic diseases can I catch from my cat or dog? Cat scratch disease (bartonellosis) is a bacterial zoonotic disease. It is the most common zoonotic disease spread …
Zoonotic Diseases, what are those?!
July 20, 2016
Zoonotic Diseases Pets are a wonderful addition to any family. They share their playful spirits and are the most loyal companions. While giving us endless happiness and company, …
Fostering Companion Animals Part 2
July 13, 2016
Fostering Companion Animals Part 2 Bringing home a new foster is fun and exciting. It is best to prepare your home prior to bringing home any new companion animal. A …
There’s a Bat in the House – Now What?
June 21, 2016
Every summer we get a handful of calls about potential rabies exposure for pets, but for some reason I am fielding more than usual. In Minnesota, the species of …
Fostering Companion Animals Part 1
June 16, 2016
A Guide to Fostering Companion Animals part 1 According to the ASPCA, an estimated 7.6 million companion animals enter shelters every year. Volunteer foster “parents” are vital to …
Kitten Nail Trimming
May 23, 2016
Cats scratch to maintain the necessary claw motion used in hunting and climbing. Scratching is a natural behavior that also grooms the claws and leaves scent markers on the objects.