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What is reverse sneezing? And why is your pet doing it?

March 3, 2019 by lauren Leave a Comment
What is a reverse sneeze? What causes it?

  What is reverse sneezing? It’s a loud snort (a noisy inhalation of air up the nose) followed by a violent sneeze. It can either be a once off event , or repeated in rapid succession multiple times–which can be disconcerting to owners. Many dog and cat owner come into the clinic specifically for reverse … [Read more…]

Posted in: Allergies, Anatomy, cat behavior, Cat people, Cats, Dental disease, Dog behavior, Dogs, Dogs and Cats, Health hazards, Mites, Pet ownership, Rhinoscopy, Sneezing, Veterinary Tagged: Allergies, Cat people, cats, dog behavior, Dogs and cats, Nasal discharge, Sneezing, Veterinary

Why I hide from kittens

December 3, 2018 by lauren Leave a Comment
Why I hide when colleagues bring in orphaned/injured kittens.

  “You found them? Oh, look at ‘em, aren’t they cute? Aw.” I hear my colleagues croon over something small and fuzzy around the corner. I concentrate on looking absorbed in the article I’m reading and continue to pick at my salad. Maybe they’ll forget I’m in the break room if I just— “Lauren, where … [Read more…]

Posted in: Animal rescue, cat behavior, Cat people, Cats, Dogs and Cats, Emergency situations, Guilt, Pet adoption, Pet ownership, Veterinary, Veterinary ethics, Work Tagged: cats, foreverhome, Pets, veterinary ethics

Gateway Pets-once you adopt you can’t stop

September 17, 2018 by lauren 2 Comments
Gateway pets--once you adopt you can't stop!

  “Don’t do it, Lauren–that’s gonna be your gateway cat; once you adopt you can’t stop!” These sage words were given to me by a colleague seven years ago when I took home a patient in need of a home. And here I am now with a total of 7! Now I know it’s possible … [Read more…]

Posted in: Animal rescue, Cat people, Cats, Chickens, Dogs, Dogs and Cats, Hens, Kids and pets, Pet adoption, Pet ownership Tagged: Cat people, cats, Dogs and cats, kids and pets, Pet adoption, Pet ownership

How to get a cat to like you

November 17, 2017 by lauren 2 Comments
Tips on getting a cat to like you.

  As we’ve discussed before, cats are mysterious little creatures that we humans are fond of. But the feelings aren’t always mutual. Here are some expert tips from the cat guru himself, Mo-cat, on getting a cat to like you:   1) Feign complete disinterest. Yes, that’s right, any human that has no interest whatsoever … [Read more…]

Posted in: cat behavior, Cat people, Cats, Dogs and Cats, Pet ownership Tagged: behavior, Cat behavior, Cat people, cats, Dogs and cats

Why do kids love animals?

July 11, 2017 by lauren 1 Comment
Why do kids love animals? (Little A and her dog-uncle, Flynn)

Why do kids love animals, and vice versa?

Posted in: Birds, cat behavior, Cat people, Cats, Chickens, Dog behavior, Dogs, Dogs and Cats, Hens, Kids and pets, Pet adoption, Pet ownership, Veterinary Tagged: Cat people, cats, dog behavior, Dogs and cats, Kids, kids and pets, Pet ownership, Veterinary

Does your cat need sunscreen? 7 surprising hot weather pet hazards

June 28, 2017 by lauren Leave a Comment
7 surprising hot weather pet hazards.

7 surprising hot weather pet hazards all owners should be aware of.

Posted in: Cat people, Cats, death and dying, Dog behavior, Dogs, Dogs and Cats, Emergency situations, Health hazards, Pet ownership, Veterinary emergency, Wound care Tagged: Cat people, cats, death and dying, dog behavior, Dogs and cats, holiday pet hazards, Pet hazards, Pet ownership, summer health hazards, Veterinary

5 ways to pamper yourself that includes your pet.

June 14, 2017 by lauren Leave a Comment
5 ways to show yourself love that includes your fur babies.

  Ever since this new little bundle (human baby #2) came along, I find myself struggling to fit in a shower each day, let alone time to pamper myself. But when I do get a golden half hour alone, I’m inevitably sharing it with my pets. Which gave me the idea for this post; 5 … [Read more…]

Posted in: cat behavior, Cat people, Cats, Dog behavior, Dogs, Dogs and Cats, Pampering, Pet ownership, Uncategorized Tagged: Cat people, cats, dog behavior, Dogs and cats, Juno, Pampering, Pet ownership, relaxation and pets

Why it’s okay to call your pet your baby

May 16, 2017 by lauren Leave a Comment
Why it's okay to call your pet your baby

    I’m in the third week of caring for my second human baby, and of course the bond is already very strong. Babies and children are completely innocent and dependent on us for survival. And we (parents) are hyper aware of this dependency and cater to it as best we can. Dogs, cats, and other … [Read more…]

Posted in: cat behavior, Cat people, Cats, Dog behavior, Dogs, Dogs and Cats, grieving, Pet adoption, Pet ownership, Uncategorized Tagged: Cat people, cats, death and dying, dog behavior, Dogs and cats, grieving, kids and pets, Pet ownership

Wound Healing Basics

May 2, 2017 by lauren Leave a Comment
Wound healing basics in veterinary medicine

  As I slowly recover from my 2nd daughter’s birth, it brings to mind how all wounds require care and management, no matter what species. Whether it’s from a bite, cut, or surgery there are certain steps that need to be taken by you as an owner to ensure that your pet heals properly. Otherwise … [Read more…]

Posted in: Cat people, Cats, Dog behavior, Dogs, Dogs and Cats, Pet ownership, Spay and neuter, Stitches, Veterinary, Wound care, Wound healing Tagged: Cat people, dog behavior, Dogs and cats, Pet ownership, stitches, Veterinary, Wound care, wound healing

9 life-threatening signs your pet needs to see a vet ASAP

April 18, 2017 by lauren 3 Comments
9 common veterinary emergencies all owners should be aware of.

  Thankfully not all trips to the vet are an emergency, but sometimes they definitely are.  And the longer your pet is deprived of medical attention in these situations, the more difficult it may be for your vet to save their life. Here are 9 common emergent situations that warrant an immediate trip to your … [Read more…]

Posted in: cat behavior, Cat people, Cats, death and dying, Dog behavior, Dogs, Dogs and Cats, Emergency situations, Health hazards, Pet ownership, Spay and neuter, Veterinary, Veterinary emergency Tagged: Cat people, cats, death and dying, dog behavior, Dogs and cats, holiday pet hazards, Pet ownership, Poisons, Spay and neuter, Veterinary emergency
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