What “They” Don’t Want You to Know About Bird Flu

Who are “they”?   I’m going to define “them”. “They” are the group who don’t want cat owners to know what’s up with the bird flu. “They” make money misdirecting the public. “They” were very likely involved in making dog owners think grain free kibble caused heart...

Do Cats Need Water Fountains?

What’s the idea behind a water fountain?    We’ve been told that if water is moving, cats are more likely to drink it. And it’s probably because cats find it entertaining to watch the water move. (Especially after eating catnip.)   The bubbling water also introduces...

How Many Times a Day Should I Feed My Puppy/Kitten?

Common guidance says three times a day.    There’s even some guidance for the really tiny little teacup type dogs that they need to be fed every two hours.    Let’s really look at this. And let’s also look at when we should stop feeding our puppies like puppies and...

Vitamin D, Pets, and the Sun

It’s good common knowledge in humans that exposure to the sun helps our bodies make vitamin D. Vitamin D is needed for proper calcium metabolism, thus bone density and bone growth. Hormone production and fights depression. May fight cancer.   There’s a good long list,...

Why Are Dogs so Fr54$ing Itchy?

These days, more and more dogs, younger and younger, are presenting with itch.   It’s soooo frustrating.   Pet owners want to know why.   Let’s explore a few facets of this condition.    First, a little history: What we learned in vet school (understand that I...

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