NEWS AND COMMENT: There is a story coming out of Polson, Montana, USA, about a lucky cat who escaped a wildfire. I am happy that Astro made it back to his family. He was burnt and bruised with damaged lungs … continue reading…
WARNING – THE PICTURE MAY DISTURB SOME PEOPLE. I THINK IT IS ACCEPTABLE: This is a cat picture which I think is worth republishing on this website. It certainly caught my eye. It was taken by the Nebraska Humane Society. … continue reading…
She has been amazing throughout all of her treatments, I mean she has got to hurt…She just seemed like she didn’t deserve this, so I was in a position to help. – Dr Wixsom Imaginatively, Dr M.J. Wixsom and the … continue reading…
According to a December 5 post by UC Davis, cats and dogs who suffered burns in the California Camp Fire are receiving a new treatment to help them heal faster. This is the first time sterilized tilapia (fish) skins are … continue reading…
Warning: I am told the video is tough to view if you are a cat lover. I have not seen it. I have difficulty with that sort of video. I found this story on the Animal Emergency Hospital and Urgent … continue reading…
This is the story of a burned kitten in Colorado who found a forever home in a kindred spirit. Although the adoption took place last month, we all need a happy ending to balance out the horror stories we read … continue reading…
The headline news about the California wildfires have subsided but the work to treat the animals who miraculously survived, some with severe injuries, continues and will do so for months to come. Middletown Animal Hospital is in Lake County, California … continue reading…
It occurred to me that Christmas is a good time to discuss this topic because, due to all the activity that Christmas brings (both to cats and people) and the extra electrical wiring for lights etc., the chances of a … continue reading…
Please be aware that reed diffusers can cause chemical burns in cats. I’m writing this story as a warning to cat owner’s who use reed diffusers to scent the air. Having done some research, I’d like to share the story … continue reading…
