What Is Good Poop?

I look at a lot of poop pictures, sent in by caring pet parents.  I see a lot of cats and dogs with intestinal issues.  So- why am I looking at a lot of poop pictures? Lots of reasons. . Probably the biggest reason is this: because people want to verify if what...

The Emergency Room is NOT the Answer to Everything

I mean, do you want to take care of things yourself at home? Or do you want to rely on the western medical system?    And you do know that the way prices have been set, has been determined by economics? The majority of people can afford to pay a certain amount. So the...

To Pluck or Not to Pluck

Let’s talk about when groomers pluck ear hair in dogs.   I imagine it feels an awful lot like somebody yanking out pubic hair. It has to hurt, right?? And if the ears are even the least bit pink, red, swollen – it’s gonna hurt worse!   And to top it off…  ...

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...

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