Posts Tagged ‘Cats’
Stir Crazy Cats
by Lori S. January 3rd, 2012 | Cats
Welcome, winter. Welcome, stir crazy cats! Now that temperatures have dipped well below freezing, my two middle-aged felines have oodles of pent-up energy. It’s funny to watch them meow at the door to go out, only to skitter backwards once they feel the freezing cold air on their faces. No longer can they scamper after chipmunks or bat at butterflies and bees. Long gone are the days of chasing each other across the lawn to meet me as I return from a walk around the block. It’s the beginning of a long winter, and they feel a bit out
Cats Knocking at the Door
by Lori S. December 27th, 2011 | Cats, Pet Adoption
Yesterday I heard a story about pet rescue from an unlikely source, the Fed Ex delivery driver. She had stopped at my house late in the afternoon to deliver boxes for Christmas, and during the commotion my cat, Joe, ran out the door to greet her. Come to find out, the delivery driver is a cat lover, just like I am, so we had a brief conversation about our beloved felines.
She stated she has three cats, as she had just rescued another one from her friend’s house. She proceeded to explain how the kitten had shown up on her
She stated she has three cats, as she had just rescued another one from her friend’s house. She proceeded to explain how the kitten had shown up on her
Are Raw Eggs Dangerous for Pets?
by Lori Teller DVM DABVP CVJ December 21st, 2011 | Ask the Vet
I've read that eating raw eggs can make animals' fur shiny -- but can they get salmonella from them?
Animals can definitely get Salmonella from raw eggs. There risk is less than that of humans, but it is still a problem. They can develop severe diarrhea and GI upset when infected and may require IV fluids and antibiotics to recover.
Further risk occurs to humans also. Not only can humans get Salmonella from raw eggs when handling the eggs themselves, but the Salmonella will also be present in the pet's food bowls. There have been cases of young children coming into
Animals can definitely get Salmonella from raw eggs. There risk is less than that of humans, but it is still a problem. They can develop severe diarrhea and GI upset when infected and may require IV fluids and antibiotics to recover.
Further risk occurs to humans also. Not only can humans get Salmonella from raw eggs when handling the eggs themselves, but the Salmonella will also be present in the pet's food bowls. There have been cases of young children coming into
Some Dogs Love Cats!
by Lori S. December 20th, 2011 | Cats, Dogs
A heartwarming story concerning dogs hit the news wire early this month. Apparently, a yellow lab in Iowa rescued kittens trapped in a discarded cat food bag. The version of the events I read online stated that someone had placed an entire litter of kittens in the bag; then they threw the package onto a busy road. Part of the bag was smashed, killing several of the kittens, but two others survived. They lived because a smart dog brought the crumpled bag to its owner and wouldn’t give up until the owner saw the tiny kittens inside. Because of
Calicivirus
by Dena B. Baker DVM December 14th, 2011 | Animal Health, Ask the Vet, Cats
There's been an outbreak of feline calicivirus in our community - would it be a good idea to wash our cats' things with a bleach solution?
Feline calicivirus (FCV) is a virus that is one of the possible causes of upper respiratory infections and oral disease in cats. This disease cannot be transmitted from cats to humans. Cats that are infected by feline calicivirus can have an acute infection, chronic infection, or may not show any signs at all. Cats can become carriers of the infection after they contracted the virus, become sick, and recovered. The virus can be transmitted
Feline calicivirus (FCV) is a virus that is one of the possible causes of upper respiratory infections and oral disease in cats. This disease cannot be transmitted from cats to humans. Cats that are infected by feline calicivirus can have an acute infection, chronic infection, or may not show any signs at all. Cats can become carriers of the infection after they contracted the virus, become sick, and recovered. The virus can be transmitted
