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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

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

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

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

Do animals grieve after the death of a loved one?

January 24, 2017 by lauren Leave a Comment
Do animals grieve after the death of a loved one?

  I’ve written about the overwhelming feelings of grief we sometimes experience when a beloved pet dies. It’s understandable considering they can be closer to us than many members of our family! But what about the loss animals feel after the death of a fellow pet or human being? This is often a real concern … [Read more…]

Posted in: cat behavior, Cat people, Cats, death and dying, grieving, Pet ownership Tagged: Cat people, cats, death and dying, Depression, dog behavior, grieving, pet loss, Pet ownership, Suicide

Does your cat’s coat color reflect his personality?

January 10, 2017 by lauren Leave a Comment
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  In the veterinary world we often associate the breeds and fur colors of our patients with specific personality types. Our feline patients in particular tend to be categorized by fur color and corresponding temperaments. Though there may be no scientific backing to our predisposed notions, once you’ve been bitten by more than three calico … [Read more…]

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

4 ways to show your pets you love them.

December 27, 2016 by lauren 4 Comments
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  After the gorging of food and socialite activities the holiday season brings, self reflection and promises to ourselves take over in the form of New Years resolutions. I’ve often sat down to make a list of personal goals for the year, but usually it’s summed up into these 7 words: stop taking family and … [Read more…]

Posted in: cat behavior, Cat people, Kids and pets, Pet ownership, Uncategorized Tagged: Cat people, cats, dog behavior, Dogs and cats, kids and pets, Pet ownership, Treats
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