Cat tests positive for coronavirus
April 1, 2020 In a previous blog, I wrote about whether your pet could get coronavirus. This was based off information from WSAVA. Well, since then, a second dog in Hong Kong has tested positive along with one cat from Belgium. While the first 2 dogs weren’t showing any symptoms, this cat was supposedly showing symptoms. Image by Vektor Kunst iXimus from Pixabay But, before you start quarantining your cat, read on. The biggest thing to keep in mind is there are almost one...
Read MoreA new food that reduces how allergic you may be to your cat?
Purina® Pro Plan® Announces Imminent Product Breakthrough in Management of Cat Allergens Pro Plan LiveClear™ is first cat food shown to neutralize Fel d 1, the most common cat allergen ST. LOUIS — Veterinarians can soon recommend a feline-friendly option in the management of cat allergens: Purina Pro Plan LiveClear, the first and only cat food that reduces the allergens in cat hair and dander. This breakthrough diet, available in April 2020, is the culmination of more than a...
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How to care for young puppies and kittens
If you just found a very young kitten or happened to rescue a litter of newborn puppies, this article is a must read! Taking care of neonates or pediatric puppies and kittens is very different from taking care of adult animals, as it requires a lot of energy, time, and commitment. That’s because it’s almost an hourly job. First, let’s clarify a few definitions in animals: Neonate: Defined as 0-2 weeks of ageInfant: Defined as 2-6 weeks of ageJuvenile: Defined as 6-12 weeks of...
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Cholecalciferol poisoning in dogs and cats
Cholecalciferol is the chemical name for Vitamin D3, and is commonly found in many household products. Sources of Vitamin D3 – or even the less potent form D2 – include the following: Vitamin D3 multivitaminsConcentrated Baby Vitamin D DropsOver-the-counter supplementsPrescription strength supplements or vitaminsOmega Fatty Acid Vitamin D3 GummiesTopical psoriasis cream (commonly called “Dovonex” and fond in the form of calcipotriene)Mouse and D-con Rat Poison Despite having...
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Can feeding this cat food make you less allergic to cats?
I recently just heard about a revolutionary approach to managing cat allergies – through diet. So, if you happen to be allergic to cats and have always wanted one, read on. Purina has demonstrated a new way to decrease the cat allergen, Fel d1, that is released by cats (typically via their saliva). By feeding a new diet, you can decrease how “allergenic” your cat is. Based on research from the Purina Institute, you can reduce the amount of Fel d1 by almost 50%! BTW,...
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What I’m thankful for as a veterinarian this Thanksgiving holiday
As Thanksgiving approaches, I like to take the time to reflect back on all that I’m thankful for. (In reality, we should be thankful more than one day a year!). I’ll start by writing about the dedication at the beginning of my dog book It’s a Dog’s Life… But It’s Your Carpet. This humorous, Q&A book on dog ownership took a lot of time to come to fruition, and my dedication to all those that I was thankful for is listed below: To my parents, who taught me that...
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