Yep, feline acne is a real thing. Cats can develop a skin condition that makes the skin around the chin turn crusty and red. Some cats also develop clogged hair follicles that fill with pus. But no need to start washing your cat’s face daily (we wish you the best of luck with that) —
Many of us dog owners have witnessed our pups chowing down on what seems to be an unlikely delicacy — fresh green grass. Try as we might, we just can’t seem to get through to them that grass is not food. So why exactly are dogs so eager to eat the stringy green stuff? Are
Over the past few weeks, we’ve discussed two urinary tract conditions that pets may experience — urinary tract infections (UTIs) and feline idiopathic cystitis. (If you haven’t had time to read about either of these topics, just click the name of the condition and you’ll be directed to that blog post.) Today we’re going to
Felines tend to experience urinary tract conditions more often than canines. One such condition that appears to be unique to cats is called idiopathic cystitis. This syndrome occurs due to a cat’s inability to handle stress, which produces symptoms similar to a urinary tract infection (UTI) without bacteria being present in the urinary tract. Idiopathic
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common ailment among cats and dogs. A UTI is technically an infection present in any part of the urinary tract (kidneys, ureters, bladder, or urethra), but a bladder infection is the most typical form of a UTI. Today we’re going to take a swim in the pool of urinary
As we close out National Pet Week, we’d like to say thank you to all of our readers. It means a lot to know that the information we provide is both informative and beneficial to the many pet-parents out there. Today’s discussion is particularly relevant as we move our way into the summer months and
All animals require socialization to some extent, especially young and active canines. Socializing your dog or cat takes time, patience and lots of repetition. These days, it’s even harder to socialize a pet as we all practice social distancing. Today is the fourth day of National Pet Week, and we’d like to give you some
All of us pet-parents know that dogs and cats are huge commitments. It’s like having a child, except instead of trying to balance doctor and dentist appointments with schoolwork and weekly activities, you’re making annual veterinarian appointments and trying to fit in play sessions and walks after work. Dogs and cats are wonderful additions to
Today is the second day of National Pet Week ? This week is all about promoting responsible pet care and providing pet owners with the resources and information they need to give their pets happy and healthy lives. Today’s topic: the importance of annual wellness checks! Veterinarians recommend annual check-ups for a reason. Proper preventative
Time to celebrate! It’s National Pet Week! ??? We know, we know… there’s a holiday for everything these days. But in our humble (and slightly biased) opinions, our pets deserve to be celebrated every day! National Pet Week was started by the American Veterinary Medical Association in 1981 as a means to celebrate our wonderful
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