Veterinary Specialists and Your CatUnderstanding there is a difference in veterinary medicine between a veterinarian (who completes an accredited veterinary program, four years college, and then four years of a DVM program) and a veterinary specialist (who completes additional schooling beyond the DVM program) can be key to your cat’s health. When a veterinarian graduates from veterinarian college, they (just … Read More
When Is It An Emergency for Your Cat?
When Is It An Emergency For Your Cat?As we all know, humans as well as cats can survive quite a while without food, but they always need water. However, when a cat gets sick because of their secretive nature, a cat may not show just how ill it is until much too late. Hence, when we discover how sick our … Read More
Your Cat and Common Household Toxins
Your Cat and Common Household ToxinsBy: Jonathan A. Yardley, DVM Ohio State University Assistant Professor – Clinical Equine Field Service This article was written specifically for Pelaqita Persians © All Rights Reserved. Although toxic ingestion by cats is rare, it is important to understand what common toxins and their effects are. Cats have a unique physiology and therefore handle toxicological … Read More
Zoonosis – Yourself and Your Cat
Zoonosis – Yourself and Your Cat!Zoonotic diseases (also called zoonosis) can pass from animals to humans. Most diseases are species specific. Good hygiene can help avoid most zoonotic diseases by disinfecting contaminated areas, washing hands after handling contaminated items (including cats) and wearing rubber gloves to prevent infectious matter entering skin wounds. Most diseases pose no threat to humans and … Read More