Consumer Affairs – Best Pet Insurance QuizWhen it comes to pet insurance, many pet owners aren’t sure if they need it. Consumer Affairs created this simple quiz to help consumers learn if pet insurance could be right for them. Pet insurance helps pet owners pay the cost of medical expenses if the pet becomes ill or has an accident. Some pet insurance … Read More
Corneal Sequestrum In Cats
Authored By: ANIMAL EYE SPECIALISTS, INC. Matthew J. Chavkin, DVM, MS – Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists Tanja Nuhsbaum, DVM, MS – Diplomate, American College of Veterinary OphthalmologistsWhat Is A Corneal Sequestrum?The condition is unique to cats and is characterized by an area of corneal degeneration with brown pigmentation.Are Certain Breeds More Likely To Develop A Corneal Sequestrum?Yes. Persians, … Read More
“Dear Abby” or Cat Breeder?
Dear Abby or Cat Breeder?Being a cat breeder may be different from what many people imagine. I know that I do not just interact with people contacting me wishing to buy a kitten or those having a question or concern about a kitten they may have gotten from me a while ago. On average, I spend two to three hours … Read More
Decoding a Veterinarian Record Chart
Decoding A Veterinary Pet Record Chart(Photo: IvonneW/iStockphoto) Have you ever wondered what all those abbreviations and acronyms mean that are on your cat’s health record chart at the veterinarian’s office? Sometimes, I think doctors, dentists, veterinarians, nurses (basically anyone who is educated and proficient in their field) have their own language and it is meant to keep us “lay” persons … Read More
Dental Care and Cats
Dental Care and CatsMost veterinarians advise clients to brush their pet’s teeth on a regular basis. Just like us, brushing our pet’s teeth assist in breaking down plaque and tarter buildup. Bacteria can develop in the plaque and begin to cause damage, especially in the crevices between the teeth and gums. This can lead to an infection in the gum … Read More
Designer Cats and Hybrid Cats
Designer Cats and Hybrid CatsAncient Persia Architecture © Adobe Stock Image Over 4,000 years ago the Egyptians domesticated cats. Nowadays, people have a taste for all things exotic and are working to undo the domesticated cat with the introduction of “half-wild” cats. Yes, this is just my opinion and I HAVE very STRONG feelings about these cat breeds. These breeders … Read More
Do You Know the Real PETA and Humane Society of the United States?
An Editorial by Alice FixThis article first appeared in the March, 2007 issue (Volume V Issue 2) of the Rocky Mountain Wrinkle, the newsletter of the Centennial Chinese Shar-Pei Club, Inc. Any reference to this article must give full credit to the Rocky Mountain Wrinkle, and the Centennial Chinese Shar-Pei Club, Inc. http://centennialsharpeiclub.com/ Permission must be granted to use any articles from … Read More
Ear Cleaning For Cats
Ear Cleaning for CatsSkin & Ear Cleanser Just like trimming your cat’s nails/claws on a weekly basis, you should also inspect, and if needed, clean your cat’s ears at the same time. If you do this on a routine basis, you will ensure that your cat is not developing any type of ear problem (discharge, ear mites, etc.). Other articles … Read More
End of Life Decision Making
End of Life Decisions One of the most important decisions facing a pet owner is when to make an End of Life Decision for our pet. When is it time to talk to our veterinarian about humanely euthanizing a beloved pet? Our pets cannot make their wishes known to us or leave a Living Will. Animals cannot tell us how … Read More
Feline Herpes Virus
Feline Herpes VirusAuthored By – ANIMAL EYE SPECIALISTS, INC. Matthew J. Chavkin, DVM, MS – Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists Tanja Nuhsbaum, DVM, MS – Diplomate, American College of Veterinary OphthalmologistsWhat is the Feline Herpes Virus (FHV)?The feline herpes virus most commonly infects kittens and causes sneezing, ocular and nasal discharge, and a reluctance to eat and play. With good … Read More