I’ve always been interested in the idea of cat-only vet hospitals, but they’re very rare back in Maine. It wasn’t until I moved to a large city last year that I had my first opportunity to try one. I called that clinic when my cat, Dahlia, became sick, and made an appointment for an exam …
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Sometimes I’m convinced cats are made of rubber. They’re so agile and can twist themselves into some of the funkiest positions! And the crazy thing is they appear to be completely comfortable. My body would be so jacked up if I slept anywhere close to those positions. I’d probably never be able to untwist myself. …
Many people are surprised to learn that the veterinarian’s oath does not contain the phrase “do no harm.” Nonetheless, this does not stop the vets I know from avidly attempting to follow the mantra. For thoughtful veterinarians, the subject of injection site sarcomas is painful. Injection site sarcomas (also known as IJS) were formerly known …
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I’ve always loved writing. When I was a child, I kept creative writing journals and scrawled my innermost thoughts on the pages of tiny diaries with even tinier locks and keys. Writing was a release for me. When things weren’t going well at home or a boy at school didn’t return my affection, I’d lie …
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My wife, Kim, and I and our dogs visit one of the many parks near our house every afternoon. It provides our dogs the mental and physical stimulation they need to keep them healthy. As a matter of fact, it does the same thing for us. This is a great excuse to forget about work …
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Ahoy, me hearties! Thursday, September 19, is National Talk Like a Pirate Day, where scurvy-ridden landlubbers put on hats and eyepatches and say “Arrrr!” a lot. Catster’s cutlass-carrying kitties are invited to get in on the fun with the cat version, Meow Like a Pirate Day. And to celebrate, we are offering a FREE Jolly …
When I tell people that I foster kittens, they often exclaim, “Oh I could never do that! The hardest part would be giving them up for adoption.” Yes, it is sad every time I part ways with my little friends. However, in the past few weeks I’ve learned that fostering can be so much difficult …
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