When most people think of introducing pets to a new human family member, the first thing they usually think of is bringing home a new baby. Although it’s true this is a very common scenario for millions of families around the world, it’s not the only one when it comes to adding another human to […]
Injection-Site Sarcomas In Cats
In veterinary medicine, few diseases seem to break the hearts of veterinary professionals more often than injection-site sarcomas in cats. This is because these cancerous tumors are believed to be caused by an inflammatory reaction to a simple injection that was originally given to help the cat live a longer, healthier life – but sadly, […]
Are “No-Kill” Shelters Really Possible?
In the animal rescue world, no-kill shelters are a fairly new idea, having come on the scene around the early 1980’s. Before then, it was common practice for shelters to kill animals whenever they ran out room in order to make room for more. Fortunately, the way people relate to animals has changed dramatically for […]
Do You Even Know? An Open Letter To My Furry Kids
Whether we like it or not, all of us at some point in life will be forced to walk through the fire. For me, the last year has been a raging inferno, bringing with it the end of my 20-plus year marriage, two painful surgeries only 5 months apart, and the loss of my mother. […]
Declawing Cats: What’s The Big Deal?
Declawing cats is one of the most common elective veterinary procedures performed in the United States. It’s estimated that between 20 – 25% of all cats living in U.S. households (approximately 20 million) are currently declawed. For many years, declawing was seen as a simple, routine procedure that was neither harmful nor painful. Most people […]
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