Real Men Love Cats – Why Feline Affinity is a Manly Trait

 

Real Men Love Cats

Real men love cats, despite what popular opinion says. Surely you’ve heard all the stereotypes. Cats are for women, wimps, and geeks. Cats are aloof, untrainable, uncaring creatures that will suck your baby’s breath during the night. Well, lets finally put an end to all that nonsense, shall we? The truth is, felines have appeal for even the manliest of men. So whether your favorite movie is The Notebook, or whether you laughed when Ol’ Yeller died, this cat’s for you!

Check the Chip Day – How a Microchip Can Save a Life

Check the Chip - Microchip your Pet - Pebbles the Blind Cat

August 15 is Check the Chip Day. This is an important day each year where the American Veterinary Medical Association and the American Animal Hospital Association team up to remind owners of the importance of the microchip. For those who already have a microchip, it’s a reminder to “check the chip” to make sure the information is up to date. So how do microchips work? Why are they important? And, really, who cares? Well, if you share your life with a non-human critter, have a seat and listen up. It’s about to get real in here. 

Penny’s Amazing Story of Survival – Overcoming Impossible Odds

Penny overcomes amazing odds
In Diaries of a veterinarian, my human mom, Dr. Dunn, discusses life as a vet, gives vet tips, and discusses all things vet related as a guest on my blog. 
Penny was going to die. There was no way around it. She was terrified and somehow still an obviously tough little dog. But sometimes there are just too many obstacles to overcome.

Milton’s Bad Habit – Pebbles the Blind Cat Stages an Intervention

 

Pebbles the Blind Cat Brofur Milton

It has recently come to my attention that little brofur Milton is engaging in some potentially self-destructive behaviors. It is no secret that he is a serious food fanatic. However, it has lately spiraled into the realm of dangerous desperation. 

Cytauxzoonosis – The Dangers of Bobcat Fever in Cats

Cytauxzoonosis or Bobcat fever

In Diaries of a Veterinarian, my human mom, Dr. Dunn, discusses life as a vet, gives vet tips, and discusses all things vet related as a guest on my blog. 

If you live in the southern, central, or mid-Atlantic areas of the  United States and own a cat, you should be aware of the potentially deadly disease, Cytauxzoonosis (or bobcat fever). Cytauxzoonosis (pronounced Sight-oh-zo-un-osis) is a life-threatening disease of domestic cats. It is caused by the protozoal parasite, Cytauxzoon felis.. The disease progresses rapidly and has an extremely high mortality rate. No vaccines are available. Therefore, all cat owners should be aware of this devastating disease and how to best protect their furry companion.

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