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, Melody R. Conklin Most people are familiar with dandruff, but did you know that cats can have dandruff too? Dandruff is not just the same as dry skin — it’s important to understand the difference and what dandruff can mean for your cat. What is Cat Dandruff? Cat dandruff is the white flakes on your cat’s coat (they’re clumps of dead skin […]
Credit: Zoetis Almost all cats, at some point in life, will experience an episode of conjunctivitis (sometimes called pink eye). It doesn’t matter if you’re human or feline — having eye issues is an uncomfortable and miserable feeling — but there’s plenty you and your veterinarian can do to treat conjunctivitis and have your cat feeling better in no time. What is Conjunctivitis in Cats? […]
