Diseases
It’s Flea and Heartworm Season!
his article was written by Dr. Teresa Woolard, co-founder of 2 VETS 2 MOMS and a small animal veterinarian. 2 VETS 2 MOMS is about caring and balancing your pets and family, check them out: http://www.2vets2moms.com/ Email: drteresa@bittypaws.com With the sunny skies and warmer weather now upon us, so come those pesky bugs – fleas and mosquitoes that annoy both us and our pets. Fleas Did you know that fleas can jump up to one foot when it sees a shadow walking by (you or your pet)? This equates to about 200 times its height!! They harbour in warm, humid environments (long grasses, under porches) where its shady and moist, then when a warm-blooded animal walks...
Read MoreCaring for a diabetic cat
This post was written by Claudia Gale. Email: claudia@bittypaws.com Managing my kitty’s diabetes for the past few years has been as much about me as it has been about her. It has meant a lot of close observation, careful measuring of food, withholding treats, and dealing with behavioural issues. I have spent sleepless nights wondering if I am really helping her or hurting her, and knowing that her life is in my hands. I first noticed a problem a few years ago. She would spend almost her entire day sitting at her water bowl and running to the litter box. Our vet diagnosed her with diabetes, a fairly common ailment for older cats. Diabetes is manageable and...
Read MoreFleas 101
Yup, they’re gross. And if you’re a pet owner who has experienced fleas, I’m sure you never, ever want to see them again. If you find creepy crawlies on your pet, get thee to the vet. Fleas will NOT go away over time. They’ll just keep multiplying – and they’ll make themselves feel quite at home in your carpets, sofas and bed sheets — picky, they ain’t. To make matters worse, fleas can cause skin irritation in humans. Like I said — they’re gross. And if you want to learn more, keep reading. Although I suggest you don’t do so while eating. You’ll probably lose your appetite. How to spot fleas Fleas...
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