Is “Oops, she did it again…” the new kitty pop song playing over and over in your head? When a cat develops disdain for and avoids the litter box he’s frequented in the past, it could be time to give us a call. There are lots of reasons a cat might develop the annoying new [...]
"Although we had a family friend cat-sitting, we came home from vacation to find my husband's favorite chair had become our two cats' favorite scratching spot. The upholstery fabric on both arms of the chair was in shreds." Cat owner, Martinsville, VA A situation like this is why so many cat owners think about declawing. [...]
It’s happening. Your pet is getting old. The dog that has loyally stood by your side for years is beginning to grey in her muzzle and is moving a bit slower when she stands up from a lying position. Or your formerly fearless cat seems to be downright jumpy around strangers lately. What’s normal? How [...]
Did you know that most cats dogs have developed periodontal disease by age three? Have you looked in your pet’s mouth today? Do you know what to look for? Here are symptoms that may indicate your pet needs an oral examination: 1. Bad breath 2. Excessive drooling 3. Reluctance to play 4. Reluctance to eat [...]
Fleas are nasty little creatures. They are parasites, whose mouthparts are made for piercing skin and sucking blood. They are mobile in any direction: they can jump up to 7 inches vertically and 13 inches horizontally. That’s comparable to a human jumping 250 feet vertically and 450 feet horizontally. After emerging from the cocoon and being initially fed, an adult flea can survive from 2 months to 1 year between feedings. For a period of 2 weeks up to 8 months, a female flea can lay 15 to 20 eggs per day. That’s potentially 280 to 4,800 fleas in a relatively short time.
