Brushing your pet’s teeth daily takes only seconds and can save you and your pet from needless misery. Plaque (tartar) buildup can occur very quickly and usually begins near or at the gum-line. It’s always best to accustom your pet to your touch all over his/her body including the mouth and teeth. But it’s never […]
The heart is comprised of 4 chambers. The upper is called the atria (plural) and the lower are the ventricles. Blood flows into the right atrium (singular), then is pumped into the right ventricle. The right ventricle continues the flow, pumping the blood into the lungs where it receives oxygen. From there, it flows into […]
Diabetes in cats appears to be on the increase these days. Diabetes occurs when the hormone insulin, produced by the pancreas, is not regulating the flow of glucose. Glucose is needed by cells to supply energy. Without enough insulin, the cat’s body begins to break down stored fats and proteins for energy. The cat may […]
