So I finally did this thing with canned cat food…I had come up with the idea a while ago, but I never thought I’d actually DO it. I work with cat owners in the veterinary clinic every day. Feeding our pets is one of the most important things we do for them every single day, … Read more
I compiled a list of the best top-rated wet cat foods here and also a list of the worst foods to avoid. It is important for cats to get water with their food for optimal health. Wet food is the easiest way to do this. It is also perfect for cat owners who can’t or … Read more
Today’s review is on one of my recently purchased brands called Vital Essentials. I didn’t know they existed until 2017. They started up in 1968. Unfortunately, this brand is harder to find in some areas. Although you may have heard of them if you happen to live in or around Wisconsin. I was happily surprised … Read more
Here is my review of the Northwest Naturals frozen raw cat food. This company does also make a freeze-dried version and treats; I chose not to include those in this review because I normally don’t buy those types of things for my cats. Within the last year or so, a co-worker told me about this brand … Read more
Please spread the word! If you own cats, tell your family, friends, neighbors, etc. that lilies are deadly. If you are gifted a lily plant, either keep it outside or immediately toss it in the garbage (or burn it). If your cat has ingested any amount of a lily plant, take it straight to the nearest … Read more
Antihistamines are a type of medication that can temporarily block the effects of histamines in the body that are released in response to allergens. Pets can have allergies to things that are inhaled like pollens, grasses, ragweed, trees, etc. This is called atopy. Spring and summer are usually the worst months for cats with seasonal … Read more
Extra care must be taken when handling and feeding raw meats. It is no different than when a mother buys frozen or refrigerated raw chicken and prepares it for her family for dinner. Common sense applies. This means that anything that touches raw meat or blood should be cleaned with hot soapy water. Dishes, utensils, … Read more
What originally provoked my search for a new raw cat food was my desire to remove all plant & clay fillers from my cats’ diet. I found Allprovide online and decided to give it a shot. We are on our 3rd delivery of it so I feel it’s time to review this brand. Allprovide is … Read more
Looking for awesome online CE for vet techs? Look no further. Scroll down to the bottom of this post to skip right to the list. Online continuing education is very convenient and for many credentialed technicians can meet the requirements for maintaining credentials. It is not for everybody but it is a handy tool for most … Read more
Many species can be microchipped: cats, dogs, ferrets, rabbits, horses, etc. There are no age limitations. Kittens and puppies in shelters can be microchipped as young as 2 days old. I have had to implant microchips in litters of shelter kittens at that age before sending them out to foster homes. A microchip is a … Read more
Rad Cat is a popular brand of premade raw cat food. I’m so glad I tried this brand- I’ve tried it twice actually. I had been feeding the same brand of premade raw (Nature’s Variety Instinct) for almost 8 years, and was searching for another kind of premade raw that would ideally be higher in … Read more
Obesity is a growing problem for both pets and people. Weight loss for cats is a bit trickier than with dogs or people in that it needs to be done almost at the speed of paint drying. Yep, that’s right. Make kitty lose too much weight too fast and they can get very sick and die … Read more