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Here are some tips from CATalyst about setting up the litter box and making it the place your cat wants to go. There are many choices in litter, but most cats prefer unscented clumping clay litter.  To find out what...

Acupuncture is a form of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that dates back more than 3,000 years. It has been used on animals almost as long: a manual on the use of acupuncture on elephants, thought to be 3,000 years old,...

Why do I need a semi annual heartworm test when my pet has never missed a dose?  Giving heartworm prevention to a dog that already has heartworms can be fatal.  While we have great confidence in the heartworm preventative medications...

by Bruny Hudson, Tampa Pet Rescue Examiner   Most cat owners can tell an anecdote about their cats’ peculiar behavior after giving their cats catnip. Playing with catnip toys or coming in contact with catnip leaves, cats show signs of...

Published April  2011    |   LiveScience   Sniffly-nosed kitten-lovers rejoice: A new vaccine could soon banish allergies to cats. The vaccine isn’t ready for prime time yet, but a new study finds that the shots are safe, researchers reported March 31...

Did you know, after dental disease, ear disease is one of the most common diseases seen in veterinary practices? From mild inflammation or severe middle ear infection, approximately 15 – 20% of canine patients and 6 – 7% of feline...