I Heard Something Crazy that a Tick Bite Could Lead to an Allergy to Beef. Is this True?
Indeed it is true! Recently, researchers have found that a protein in the saliva of the Lone Star tick can cause an allergic reaction in its victims. The protein in the tick's saliva is so similar to a protein in beef, that the tick bite victim develops an allergy to...
Can you Really Train a Cat?????
This is a great question because the counter question is whether or not the cats actually train us. As kittens, you can train cats how to use a litter box by priming the box and helping them to dig in it after they use the bathroom. You can train cats about what time...
Just in Time: How Kosh Got His Appetite Back
Kosh is a beautiful, sweet, two-year-old orange tabby. His mom brought him because he had stopped eating over the weekend. Nothing else seemed to be wrong except he wasn't eating and maybe he wasn't quite as active as normal. Because cats who don't eat can contract...
How Long Should I Feed Puppy Food?
The idea with puppy food is that it provides the added nutrition a growing dog needs. Therefore, your puppy should eat puppy food until she is no longer growing, which is going to depend on the breed. Little dogs, like the Maltese, do not grow anywhere near as long as...
Why Does it Seem Like my Whole House is Itchy in August?
Dogs, cats, and even humans can all suffer from hay fever allergies. The end of July and most of the month of August seem to be prime times for this sort of allergy for many, regardless of where you live. If you live in the country, you see all the farmland which is...
I’ve Been Hearing a Lot of Stories & Seeing Things on the Internet About Trifexis. Is Trifexis Safe for my Dog?
Anybody can have a reaction to any medication. The way I look at it, if your dog never has a problem with Trifexis, then it may be fine. However, if your dog has the least change in behavior, anything out of the ordinary, anything at all, then I would discontinue...
Why Does my Dog Eat Used Tissues?
Once we get past the grossness factor, there are a couple of reasons for this behavior. First, the contents of a used tissue are often very salty and this can be tasty…. at least to a dog! Second, dogs like to shred things putting their paws on their slain prey and...
My Cat is on Antibiotics & has Diarrhea. What Do I Do?
If your cat is also vomiting, call your vet immediately. You may need different medicine or your kitty may have a bigger problem. If your cat is not vomiting and is pooping the normal 1-2 times a day but the stool is soft, consider a probiotic 2-4 hours after...
I Accidentally Put Over-The-Counter Dog Flea Medicine on my Cat. What Do I Do?
This is a serious medical emergency! The very first thing is to wash your cat very, very, very, very, very well. Use a regular, non-medicated shampoo or Dawn dish soap, it does not have to be a pet specific product and time is of the essence, that is what...
AAFCO Day 3, 7/27/14
The Pet Food Committee The committee passed a motion to put a limit on how much calcium large breed dogs get, as they grow faster and longer and too much calcium can cause health issues - developmental bone diseases. But, then, the committee passed a motion to create...