There is an interesting article in the Times today, Wednesday, September 20th reporting on a parasitic worm that can blind pets. The report concerns three British dogs infected with Oriental eye worm but both humans and cats are also at … Continue reading →
kfor.com reports a rather shocking story of the rapid death of a beloved cat, ‘Paw Paws’ in Oklahoma. Barbara’s husband noticed that their cat had a nasal discharge which contained a bit of blood. That must have set the alarm … Continue reading →
Have some tweezers to hand before starting. Should you spot a tick on your cat’s body, avoid the temptation of simply trying to pull it out. All you will get is the body, while the head and jaws remain buried … Continue reading →
There are clear indications, through the first hand experiences of dog caretakers/guardians, that the heartworm treatment for dogs, Trifexis, is dangerous and possibly lethal. Here is one extremely pointed and poignant comment: “I gave Trifexis, I lost my dog.” OR … Continue reading →
There appears to be two central points to make about deworming your cat. The first is that even full-time indoor cats can get gastrointestinal parasites. They can be exposed by a new cat joining the family or by catching a … Continue reading →
The number of ticks which carry the bacteria which causes Lyme disease is on the increase in Britain and the increase is quite sharp. There has been an estimated 10% increase in the tick population in the past two decades … Continue reading →
This should interest people who are into horror movies! The pet is a dog but it could easily have have been a cat. The picture is published here with the express permission of the Cuyahoga Falls Veterinary Clinic in Cuyahoga … Continue reading →
As bedbugs feed on people and pets then the answer to your question is, yes, it is possible that they are biting your cats too but bedbugs don’t live on cats or people. Typically, they hide in mattresses and bed … Continue reading →
The title to this post does not always apply! In my opinion, you have to exercise a bit of caution and common sense when assuming that veterinary products are safe and the best because vets are in business and that … Continue reading →
There is a safe, entirely non-chemical way to treat worms in cats. It is suitable as a home treatment I’d say. It is food grade diatomaceous earth. It is fossilised algae, an organic product and natural. It is mined from the … Continue reading →
