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...

What Does a Dog in Heat Look Like?

Let’s talk female pets in heat. We have some pretty heavy duty misconceptions in the United States, and a lot of it because the grand majority of our dogs and cats are all surgically altered (sterilized or spayed). Castrated in the case of males. Also called...

How Often Should I Get Blood Work Done on My Pet?

This is a trick question!  And to answer it, there are several other questions you should ask yourself first.   Let’s start with the purpose of blood work. If you’re trying to identify problems before they happen, bloodwork actually is not the way to do it. Bloodwork...

Can I Treat My Dog’s Ear Hematoma at Home?

So, your dog has an ear hematoma… should you go to the vet?  . There are a couple of questions you need to ask yourself in order to make this decision.   . First of all, does your dog appear to be in pain? Some hematomas, which is a fancy word for blood blister,...

My Cat Won’t Stop Eating My Plants!

Why is my cat eating plants? Does this mean she’s missing something in her diet? Does she need probiotics or something else?  . To answer this question, we have to do a little bit of detective work. There are a few things we need to figure out first.   . First of all...

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