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What does it mean for a veterinarian to be “AAHA-Accredited” and what does it mean to me and my pets?

By Terri Johnson, MSS, CVT The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) is an international association with membership of more than 42,000 veterinary care providers across the United States and Canada. AAHA is a non-regulatory, independent association dedicated to helping members...

Why would two cats that have peacefully coexisted for years suddenly start having horrible fights?

While cats are social creatures, they are solitary survivors, and the relationships they form are far more fragile than those of obligate social creatures such as dogs and humans. The first question a veterinarian should ask when faced with an...

What are the rules for bringing a pet into the country or taking your pet to another country?

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has launched a new Web site devoted to international pet travel. Pets are often considered part of the family, but traveling with a pet isn’t as simple...

I have a 3-month old male kitten – is it too soon to declaw and neuter? Can both procedures be done in the same visit, and what would those procedures cost?

Congratulations on your new kitten and thank you for asking us a question about wellness and preventative care. Although a neuter is a routine elective surgery, all anesthetic procedures carry risks for complications, including death. At three months old he...

I found two small kittens of about 4 weeks last week. They seem healthy and eat regularly however their stool is watery sometimes and there bellies are extremely round. Do they need immediate attention or can they wait till next week?

Thank you for the question. Watery stools on a tiny animal can become life-threatening very quickly. They should be examined and checked for parasites right away.

Why is my 1yr old male neutered cat trying to mount my other male neutered cat?

The most likely cause for any castrated cat to be mounting another castrated cat is due to dominance. I always recommend an exam to assure no health issues could be playing a role in a sudden personality change. If the...

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