Blog: Cat

Helping Your Cat Adjust to New Surroundings by Lisa Michalik

Cats are beautiful creatures! Smart, entertaining, even majestic. Cats are also creatures of habit who DIS-like change. Cats are notorious for being stoic; putting on a brave front but in reality may not be coping so well. Some cats never appear to be affected by change and seem to have…

I Think My Pet is in “Heat” – What do I do Now?

Written by Dr. Chantal Rittwage Lost track of time?  Did her first heat come earlier than expected? Rescued a cat and were unsure of how old she was when you took her in?  Considering breeding?  Have a large or giant breed dog and your vet recommended waiting until after her…

Kitten Shots!

 So you just got a new kitten and know that you are supposed to bring the lil’ fuzz-ball to the vet for its shots.  What you may not know is exactly why, what and when he/she needs them.  Here’s some basic information to bring you ‘up-to-speed’: The WHY . ….

4 Most Common Cancers in the Mouths of Cats & Dogs by Dr. Rittwage

Written by Dr. Chantal Rittwage If the mass is in the front of the mouth, most owners will notice it.  If the mass is in the back of the mouth or under the tongue, you may see  drooling (+/- blood tinged), loose teeth, swelling of the face or bulging eyes,…