Dr. Joanna Woodnutt
Veterinarian (MRCVS)
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Dr. Joanna Woodnutt
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Allergies are common in dogs and are one of the top reasons for veterinary visits 1. We often hear of pollens, dust mites, and certain foods causing allergies, but have you ever wondered if, like humans, it’s possible for our...
Anyone who thinks dogs are the biggest beggars of food in the pet world clearly hasn’t met a cat! However, not all people food is good for our pets. When it comes to Thanksgiving, you may want to celebrate with...
Cats are masters at hiding signs of illness, no matter what age they are. So, it is important to have an understanding of the common illnesses and diseases these wonderful creatures may face—as a little knowledge goes a long way...
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the more common issues seen in cats, especially as they age. A variety of factors influence this condition, including kidney disease, diabetes, obesity, sex (females are generally more prone to getting UTIs), and...
Review Summary If you have a cat, especially one that goes outdoors, you’ll want to keep them free of fleas. There are lots of products available when it comes to flea-preventative treatments, including spot-ons, sprays, and tablets. Comfortis is a...
It can be highly stressful as a cat owner when your feline is sick. If your cat has a bug causing them to vomit, has nausea, or has belly pain, they might be given an injection of Cerenia by their...
If you take your feline fur baby to the veterinarian because they are feeling bad, a veterinarian will probably give them an examination before sending them home with appropriate medication. If they have an infection, the veterinarian might prescribe a...
Cats are famous for sleeping anywhere and at any time. You may find them curled up in tight circle with their tails across their faces, or luxuriously lounging, spread out on the arm of the sofa. They often take a...
Monitoring your cat’s weight is a great way to get a hint about how well they are eating and if their overall health is on track. Kittens should steadily gain weight until they reach adulthood, after which, their body weight...
Are you finding that your cat is having trouble getting through her cat flap? Well, she’s not the only one! It is estimated that over 50% of adult cats are overweight. Obesity has been linked to many serious clinical diseases...
Sometimes, when we get a swollen lip, it can be due to an allergic reaction, biting it, getting hit in the mouth, or an infection. But what about cats? Can a cat get swollen lips? Do cats even have lips?...
Can cats get hiccups? In short, yes! Just like their human counterparts, cats can get bouts of hiccups for a variety of reasons, and it is usually a normal occurrence. Cat hiccups, or hiccoughs, are caused by a strong diaphragm...
There is nothing quite like the amazing reaction many cats have with catnip. While individual cats’ responses to it can vary greatly, most cats will lick, rub, roll, vocalize, and become very hyperactive while playing with it! It really can...
Advances in veterinary medicine over the last few decades mean that our cats are living longer than ever. Sadly, however, it also means that veterinarians are seeing more and more cats with diseases of “old age,” where various parts of...
Rabies is a severe, usually deadly disease caused by the rabies virus (Rabies Lyssavirus). It is present throughout the world and can affect all mammals. Unfortunately, this means humans as well as our domestic pets. Animals and people usually become...
