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 […]
Cerebellar Hypoplasia In Cats And Dogs
Cerebellar hypoplasia is a neurological condition that occurs in kittens and puppies who are born with an underdeveloped cerebellum, the part of the brain that controls coordination, balance, and fine motor skills. In both humans and animals, the cerebellum (literally “little brain”) sits underneath the cerebrum and behind the brainstem at the base of the […]
Why These Veterinary “Miracle Drugs” May Not Be The Best Option For Your Pet
When I was in veterinary practice, we always got REALLY excited whenever the latest veterinary miracle drug made its debut. What made them “miracle drugs” was that they usually managed to hit the elusive sweet spot between providing much-needed help for patients while simultaneously offering something very cool (and usually uber-convenient) for pet parents. The […]
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