As you prepare to welcome guests, decorations and treats into your home this holiday season, remember that your pet might need some help adjusting to the excitement. Spread holiday cheer […]
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COVID-19: PA Positive Cat
On October 20th, the Department of Agriculture’s state veterinarian announced the first confirmed COVID-19 positive cat in Pennsylvania from Cumberland County. The cat resided in a household with multiple positive […]
COVID-19 Update: New York Positive Cats
Now that the dust has settled a little bit, we can all take a deep breath and look at where we are in regards to the health and safety of […]
Coronavirus Update: The Tiger
This week brings another news story about a big cat testing positive for SARS-CoV-2. A tiger from the Bronx Zoo was confirmed SARS-CoV-2 positive by the USDA National Veterinary Services […]
Coronavirus: Cats & COVID-19
There are two new cat-specific updates this week as the global COVID-19 pandemic continues. We encourage you to read the previous coronavirus blogs and check back here often as we […]
Coronavirus: The Cat In Belgium
You may have heard about a cat in Belgium “infected” with COVID-19 showing digestive and respiratory signs. This cat’s vomit and feces tested PCR positive for SARS-CoV-2. The cat lived […]
Coronavirus Update 3
Please read the previous coronavirus blogs from the past few weeks for additional information. We have been discussing the 2 quarantined dogs in China where 1 dog tested “weak positive” […]
Coronavirus Update 2
Please read the coronavirus blog from last week for basic information. Last week we discussed the fact that a dog tested “weak positive” for coronavirus last month. The same dog […]
Coronavirus
We’ve been getting a lot of questions about coronavirus and the health implications for cats. Currently, this is a human health issue. There is no indication that cats can become […]
Hairballs
Hairballs are never normal. Ah hem, I’ll repeat…Hairballs are never normal! When we look at feral cat populations, the incidence of vomiting up a hairball is very uncommon. Yes, it […]
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Pet Food Labels Part 2
As discussed last month, a pet food label is a legal document rather than giving you useful information about your cat’s diet. Check out the previous Blog: FOOD FOR THOUGHT: […]
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Pet Food Labels Part 1
The information on your cat food label is misleading and does not give you an adequate representation of the quality of the food you just purchased. You cannot (and should […]