Credit: Zoetis, Heather Berst Do you worry about your cat drinking enough water? There are certain diseases your cat can get that may make it very important to get a cat to drink more water. Here’s how to get your cat to drink more water. Why Drinking Water Is Important for Cats A cat’s body is made up of 60%-70% water1. Therefore, consuming ample water […]
Credit: Dr. Heather Berst, Zoetis Whether you’re a nature lover or not, you’ve probably heard the mnemonic “leaves of three, leave them be” to help you identify and avoid poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans). Unfortunately, dogs can’t rhyme or count, so it can be hard for them to know to stay away from it. Though it’s rare for a dog to get poison ivy, it’s […]
Credit: Zoetis, Dr. Joyce A Login Cats are individuals, each with a unique set of traits that shape their personalities. Because of this, it may be easy for you to tell when they’re just not themselves. Sometimes it means your cat is just having an off day, but there are signs to look out for that could mean your cat needs medical attention. Hiding […]
Leptospirosis Of all the vaccines we offer her at Companion the one we are asked about the most is leptospirosis. The reason for this is due to leptospirosis vaccines not being considered a core vaccine for dogs like rabies, Bordetella, distemper, and parvo. This, unfortunately, leave far too many dogs unprotected from an illness that results in fatalities in 10-25% of the cases in which […]
Urinary Blockages in Cats, It is an EMERGENCY! A urinary blockage occurs when there is an obstruction in the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. When this happens it is difficult or impossible for a cat to empty the bladder, making it a life-threatening emergency. If your cat is having trouble urinating (see list below), do not delay […]
