Credit: Zoetis, Dr. Melody R. Conklin When the word “parasite” is used in a sentence referring to a pet, it can be unsettling. But being aware of the parasites that can affect your cat is essential. This is especially true for toxoplasmosis since it can also infect humans. Understanding toxoplasmosis, how it’s spread, and the symptoms, will help you protect your cat and your […]
Credit: Zoetis, Dr. Melody R. Conklin Have you ever sprinted up a flight of stairs and been unable to catch your breath when you reached the top? Or have you been hugged so tight that it felt like the air was squeezed out of your body? That feeling of tightness and being unable to breathe is similar to what your cat feels if they […]
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 […]
Credit: Zoetis Melody R. Conklin, VMD, MBA Did you know that the litterbox can be a big stressor for your cat? The type of litter you choose is a significant factor — not only can it affect your cat’s interest in using the litterbox, but also their health and yours. Navigating the different cat litter types on the market can be challenging, so it’s important to […]
By Cheryl Lock There’s a lot to love about Easter—time with family, egg hunts, candy aplenty—but this fun-filled holiday can be hazardous to pets. “Easter is a time when you may bring different items into your home, like chocolate candies in foil wrappers, poisonous plants, and plastic objects, like eggs, toys, and synthetic grass, which can be dangerous if ingested by your pet,” says […]
