What Vaccinations Does Your Cat or Kitten Need?
Vaccines are made to protect against pathogens that can cause infectious diseases, many of which can be deadly. Cats have to be vaccinated against some of these conditions, but there...
Cristina Vulpe PhD
What Is a Group of Cats Called?
Even though the word is not exactly used frequently, a group of cats is called ‘clowder.’ Naturally, you can still call a group of cats just by what it is,...
How Long Can Cats Survive Without Food and Water?
As resilient as cats might seem to be, especially since they are so good at hiding illness, they can’t go long without food and water. If you have some outdoor...
Why Is My Cat Walking in Circles?
Cats can sometimes be a little weird and act in an unusual manner, but if you have noticed that your feline friend walks in circles too often or all the...
Common Health Problems of Boston Terriers
Boston Terriers are charming, active dogs who love to chase balls and play games. They seek companionship and love being a part of a family, which is why they also...
Comas in Dogs – Diagnosis, Treatment and Recovery
Coma can be defined as a depressed level of consciousness. In most cases, it is a sign of a severe medical problem. A dog can be unconscious, completely unresponsive, and...
Why Does Dog Urine Stain Grass?
Many people tend to think that the acid in a pooch’s pee is the urine component that stains or burns grass. But the truth is that it’s not acid at...
Common Health Problems of Golden Retrievers
If you have been thinking of adopting or getting a Golden Retriever puppy, you might have to do a bit of research before making the final decision. This breed is...
Heat Exhaustion in Dogs – Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
As the weather begins to get warmer and warmer, overheating in dogs is something that any dog guardian should have in mind. Heat exhaustion can cause severe and even lethal...
Increased Thirst in Dogs – Why is Your Dog Drinking More Water
Is your canine friend drinking more water than usual? We all know that dogs get just as thirsty as we do, but sometimes you might notice some changes in your...
Lethargy in Dogs – Causes and Treatments of an Overtired Dog
If your canine friend is usually a happy fellow, who only seems to want to play and go to the park, you might feel concerned if he or she starts...
Pain Relief for Cats | How to Reduce a Cat’s Pain
Cats are excellent when it comes to hiding pain, which makes it even more challenging for cat guardians to tell what’s happening or if something is wrong. By nature, cats...
Is Salt Bad for Your Dog | How Much is Unhealthy
Most people know that salt isn’t the best for us humans, and it can lead to raised levels of sodium, which in turn can cause severe cardiovascular problems in the...
Seizures in Dogs – Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Seizures in dogs can have several different causes, but one of the most common ones is idiopathic epilepsy. We wrote an entire article on epilepsy in dogs and we suggest...
Weaning Kittens – From Mother’s Milk to Eating Solid Foods
Weaning is the process that a kitten goes through to switch from mother’s milk to solid food. This process usually begins when a kitten is around 4 weeks of age...