Caring for Long-Haired Cats
What I’ve Learned as a Feline Veterinarian I’m a small-animal veterinarian with a focus on feline medicine, and most of my days are spent talking through very real, very hairy…[...]
Caring for a Cat’s Wound at Home
Practical Advice from a Small-Animal Veterinarian I’m a small-animal veterinarian who has spent years in general practice, and I’ve seen all kinds of cat wounds—fight injuries, fence scrapes, botched “home…[...]
What Is the Easiest Dog to Take Care Of? A Veterinarian’s Honest Take
I’ve been a practicing veterinarian in Texas for over a decade, and if there’s one question I hear almost weekly—usually from first-time dog owners—it’s this: What’s the easiest dog to…[...]
How to Take Care of a Feral Cat
From a Veterinarian Who Works With Community Colonies I’m a licensed veterinarian who has spent much of my career working with community cat programs and trap-neuter-return (TNR) clinics. The feral…[...]
Caring for a Blind Cat
Practical Advice from a Veterinarian Who Lives With This Daily I’m a small-animal veterinarian who has treated many blind and visually impaired cats over the years, and I also share…[...]
How to Start a Pet Food Bank
For hundreds of thousands of people, pets are family; dogs, cats, and other companion animals provide emotional support, companionship, and stability, particularly during hard times. Unfortunately, economic hardship, job loss,…[...]
How to Prepare for a PET Scan
Positron emission tomography (PET) is a type of imaging test that doctors use to identify possible diseases at the cellular level. This analysis enables doctors to evaluate oxygen uptake, blood…[...]
What Is a Pet Sanctuary?
Starting a puppy sanctuary is more than simply opening your doors to animals in need; it's about creating a safe, sustainable, and compassionate haven where abandoned, abused, or overlooked pets…[...]
How to Get Rid of Pet Odor from Hardwood Floors, Carpet, and Homes
Although pets provide us with unconditional love and happiness, they can also leave lingering smells that detract from a home's freshness. Pet odor is a common and annoying problem for…[...]
