Ten Tips for Nine Lives by Arnold Plotnick MS, DVM, ACVIM, ABVP http://manhattancats.com “I have another litter that needs placement”. I’ve heard this sentence many times in the past few years. The speaker of the sentence is Theresa Bachu, a local animal rescuer with a mission: to spay and neuter as many feral cats in […]
Excessive drinking in pets should not be taken lightly. Average intake of water for a 20lb. dog is about 3-4 cups. A 10lb. cat drinks about 2-4 oz. or 6 teaspoons per pound. Pets that eat only dry food may drink more. During the heat of summer, pets may drink more too. The larger the […]
When reptiles hibernate, the term used is brumation. Preparing for brumation, the pet slows down considerably, stops eating, drinking and defecating. Brumation or hibernation is a natural process that occurs in some animals. When you observe your pet get ready to brumate, you can help with the transition. First, make sure your pet is healthy […]
