Do dogs and cats ever really need sweaters or coats in cold weather? What about boots?
Dogs and cats don't need sweaters and boots nearly as often as their owners think they do, except just to look even cuter, but there are times when they may be warranted.
Animals who are elderly or have very thin hair coats or very minimal body fat and musculature may be more comfortable with a sweater or jacket when the temperature drops to an extreme low. Animals who look miserable when it's cold and shiver uncontrollably will probably be more comfortable with an added layer.
Posts Tagged ‘Cats’
Can Cats Control Their Curiosity?
by Lori S. December 6th, 2011 | Cats
One of the things I admire most about cats – curiosity. Sure, sometimes their penchant for exploring may cause them to end up in precarious, even life-threatening situations, yet unlike some pets that focus solely on the owner (dogs), felines live life to the fullest.
Most recently, Joe, my cat has been fascinated by pens. His favorite activity includes watching me work at my computer until the moment I reach for my pen. As soon as I pick one up, his eyes dilate, and he moves his body to the “ready” position. I can’t even finish writing one word, when
Most recently, Joe, my cat has been fascinated by pens. His favorite activity includes watching me work at my computer until the moment I reach for my pen. As soon as I pick one up, his eyes dilate, and he moves his body to the “ready” position. I can’t even finish writing one word, when
An Almost CAT-astrophe
by Lori S. November 29th, 2011 | Pet Adoption
Recently I heard a compelling story from one of my students about a kitten she rescued. Apparently she drove her car across town to visit a friend, and once there, she heard a pitiful mewing. She got out of the vehicle, looked all around, but couldn’t pin-point the source of the sad sound. Her friend joined in the search; each scoured the area then they focused on the front of the car. Oddly, the muffled meowing seemed to be coming from the right front tire.
“Open the hood,” the friend said. My student did, and there, nestled in a crevice
“Open the hood,” the friend said. My student did, and there, nestled in a crevice
Oxygen Drinks for Pets: Gimmick?
by Dena B. Baker DVM November 16th, 2011 | Ask the Vet
Are the new oxygenated drinks for pets worth trying, or just a gimmick?
Companies selling oxygenated drinks claim that they can promote "higher energy levels, a greater mental awareness, a stronger immune systems, and a greater ability for the body to detoxify." It is scientifically true that an increased level of oxygen concentration of the air you breathe does directly affect performance. This is why it is "harder to breath" at higher altitudes where there is a lower oxygen concentration in the atmosphere.
However, after searching the scientific literature, I could not find any research that shows such an effect from
Companies selling oxygenated drinks claim that they can promote "higher energy levels, a greater mental awareness, a stronger immune systems, and a greater ability for the body to detoxify." It is scientifically true that an increased level of oxygen concentration of the air you breathe does directly affect performance. This is why it is "harder to breath" at higher altitudes where there is a lower oxygen concentration in the atmosphere.
However, after searching the scientific literature, I could not find any research that shows such an effect from
When to Take Your Cat to the Vet
by Lori S. November 10th, 2011 | Cats
In a past post, I discussed my cat, Bear's, visit to the vet. He had acted ill for two days when I took him, and it turned out he was dehydrated from a fever. He also needed medicine to fight off an infection. I felt ecstatic when he recovered fully, even though the bill ran into the hundreds of dollars.
As a cat owner, you need to expect to make visits like this one to the vet's office. Of course I wasn't happy about the price of the visit and the cost of the medicine, but in my heart, I
As a cat owner, you need to expect to make visits like this one to the vet's office. Of course I wasn't happy about the price of the visit and the cost of the medicine, but in my heart, I
