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.
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.
Nothing has the potential to create more stress and frustration in the life of a pet owner than this one little word: fleas. These tiny blood-sucking parasites are not only gross, but they can be the source of a lot of (unnecessary) discomfort for pets and owners alike. What’s worse, even one flea bite can be the source of some more serious medical conditions. But, never fear! With diligence and consistency, even the most infested pet can once again live a happy, bug-free life.
Dog’s breath. Even in the nicest of canines, it can reek like a cesspool of sewer water. Okay, okay. If I’m being quite honest, some felines (myself excluded, of course) can have a bit of stink-mouth as well. So what gives? And what can be done about it?
In honor of National Pet Dental Month, here is a list of the top five actions to take if your pet has potty breath.
Dr. Google knows everything, right? It can even predict what you are about to ask. And some things you might never even think to ask. So that made me wonder. What are people asking Google about us felines and our canine friends? Don’t forget to check out my “Why Does My Cat…” post as well!
So I (with the help of Mom, of course) did my own google search to find out what questions would pop up. And I feel fairly confident that with my keen feline intellect I will be able to delve deep into the animal psyche to uncover answers to the public’s burning questions. So here they are in descending order of google recommendation (for today, at least). The top five google “why does my dog” inquiries:
If you live with a cat, you know you’ve been there. It’s the middle of the night. You wake up feeling like your bladder may rupture, so you stumble half asleep out of bed, plodding dumbly down the hall to the bathroom. Then suddenly you feel it. At first, it seems like maybe just a little moisture between your toes. But as you step down you feel the goo, the glob of wet furry grossness against your bare foot. And you know. You’ve been hairballed.