There are a number of professions associated with pets. There are health professionals as well as professionals who are concerned with pet care and pet behavior. Before choosing a professional to work with your pet, it is important to to check his/her credentials. It’s also a good idea to ask your friends for referrals. Checking […]
Today I learned a new word – Scruffing. Although I’m familiar with the action, didn’t know that’s what it’s called. Scruffing is used by mama cats to discipline their youngsters who become unruly. But it’s important to know if and when it’s appropriate to scruff your cat and how to do it without angering your […]
To explain, most all carbohydrates when eaten are converted into glucose. Glucose then circulates in the blood stream, entering the body’s cells to be used as energy. The pancreas produces the hormone, insulin, which allows glucose into the cells. The pancreas of a diabetic dog or cat does not produce enough insulin. When blood levels […]
