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Travel Advisory: Do NOT send your pet through the X-ray at airport security! Follow Transportation Security Administration (TSA) guidelines: 1. Take your pet out of the travel carrier just before screening. 2. Send the empty carrier through the X-ray unit on the conveyer belt. 3. Carry your pet or lead them through the walk-through metal […]
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How long can a cat be left home alone? Its a question often asked, and although cats don’t require daily walks like dogs, being around them does matter more than you think. Regardless, there may be times when you must leave your home overnight or for even longer periods of time. The length of time […]
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Between earthquakes, fires, hurricanes and now coronavirus (covid-19) with no signs of slowing down, its time to start thinking about being prepared for such events when it comes to your pet and their health and safety. Creating a plan before an emergency happens will help keep you and your pets safe! Keep a Go Bag […]
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Pets can be tested, but because of the minimal risk, USDA, CDC, AVMA, and others are not recommending pets be tested for COVID-19 at this time. As of March 15, the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at the College of Veterinary Medicine has the capability to test for the new COVID-19 in pets. The test request must […]
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The American Veterinary Medical Association and the CDC recommend that anyone sick with COVID-19 should maintain separation from household pets and other animals while you are sick with COVID-19, just like you would with people. Although there have been minimal reports of pets becoming sick with COVID-19 in the United States, it is still recommended that people sick with […]
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Can my pet get the COVID-19 virus? The Coronavirus (COVID-19) mostly spreads from person to person, however it can also spread between people and animals. COVID-19 is a type of coronavirus. Some cause cold-like illnesses in people, and others cause illness in animals, such as bats. While the specific source of origin isn’t 100% known, the […]
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Here are the best cat supplies you’ll need if you have a new feline member of the family. Cat Food When choosing food for your furry friend, keep in mind your cat’s life stage, growth, adult, senior or geriatric, when narrowing down the possibilities, and decide if you want to go with dry cat food […]
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Most people select certain litter types for the following reasons… “I like this brand because it smells good,” or “I like this brand because it clumps well,” or “I like this brand because it doesn’t track as much.” These are all fine answers to the question what do YOU like about your cat’s litter. But […]
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My first piece of advice when it comes to cats, toilets and litter boxes: Step 1: Buy a litterbox and litterStep 2: Let your cat use the litterboxStep 3: Scoop the litterbox daily Cleaning the litterbox is not the most fun part about living with cats. But consider this: toilets were made for humans. Humans […]
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You’re probably wondering why your cat is always scratching itself… its definitely frustrating for both pet owners, veterinarians, and of course your cat! The signs most often noticed by owners are itching, excessive grooming, hair loss, and scabs. There are many causes for skin problems like these, and it is often difficult to tell them […]
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