Osteochondrodysplasia is the term for a number of disorders where there is malformation and growth of cartilage and bone. Osteo means bone, chondro is cartilage and dysplasia is abnormal development. It is a hereditary disorder resulting in abnormal skeletal development. Deformities that occur often result in shortened limbs. In severe cases, surgery is often necessary […]
Many cats, the large varieties and pets, have become household names through their appearances in books, movies, TV, commercials. How many of these cats do you recognize? Books and Comic Strips Cat in the Hat Hobbes Pink Panther Puss in Boots The Three Little Kittens Cheshire Cat Tweety Bird Tigger Tom (and Jerry) Milo and […]
All cats knead which can be painful when on your lap, but is an instinctive trait. Kneading is when a cat pushes its paws in and out, usually with claws extended. Cats purr while kneading, so it’s a pleasurable feeling for them. They knead soft surfaces like pillows, the sofa, your lap. When newborns knead […]
