I’m melting. Summer weather has finally hit Honolulu, and I spend my days in a perpetual cloud of humidity, sweat, and grease. I don’t have air conditioning, so I’ve taken to sitting in my apartment in my underwear, all the blinds closed, drinking gallons of iced tea. My hobbies of late, due to my iced …
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June is Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month, and there is no better place to adopt your next new best friend than a shelter or rescue. These groups are full of wonderful, family-ready cats who ultimately cost much less than pets purchased from stores or even acquired for free, once you add in the cost of various extras included …
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Last month, 34 cats were found abandoned in a vacant lot in Southwick, Massachusetts. Most of the cats were Siamese or Snowshoes, and all of them were intact. The odd thing is that there weren’t any kittens. What’s going on? According to an article on MassLive, Denise Sinico, the director of the Westfield Homeless Cat …
Dental disease is the most common health problem in adult cats. Most of the studies I have read on the matter are compatible with my personal experience as a veterinarian: dental disease affects a majority of cats more than three years old. Dental disease in cats occurs mostly because our feline companions don’t brush their …
I’ve Been a Vet 14 Years, and My Pets Have Never Needed Dental Work — Until Now Read More »
