Vet Notes : cats
This section contains information on some of the most common medical problems and issues of dogs and cats. This information is designed to assist pet owners in better understanding their pets' health problems and issues.
- Dental Health
February is Pet Dental Health Month so celebrate by getting your pet's teeth checked. Although dogs do not typically develop cavitiies like we … More »
- Senior Cats need Special Care
Is your cat getting older? With good care, cats can live into their late teens even twenties. The percentage of older cats in the US is … More »
- Take Care with Flea and Tick Control
Did you know that 44,000 potential toxicities associated with the use of topical parasite prevention products were reported to the EPA last year … More »
- Are your foods made in the United States?
Yes, all of our products are manufactured in the United States. Our dry foods are made in three company owned manufacturing facilities located … More »
- Fat cats are not healthy cats
- I'm sure you saw pictures of "Princess Chunky", the 44 pound stray cat (male, despite the name) that made headline news after he was left … More »
- The Housing Crisis Affects Pets Too
- Record numbers of foreclosures have left many homeowners struggling to find a place to live for themselves and their pets. If you are in this … More »
- Vaccinate Your Cats Against Rabies
- While most dog owners are quite punctual when it comes to updating vaccinations, us cat owners are not quite so prompt. World Rabies Day was … More »
- VPI's Top Ten Reasons Cats Went to the Vet in 2007
- Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI) is the oldest provider of veterinary pet insurance in the United States. Each year VPI analyzes its claims to … More »
- Protect Your Pets and Your Family with Rabies Vaccinations
- Most people have heard of rabies and many of us who saw the Stephen King movie, "Cujo", hope never to have firsthand experience with this … More »
- Should You Shave Your Pet Cat?
- I recently had a friend of mine ask if she could have her pet cat shaved. Her cat is an indoor cat, long haired and is suffering a bit from benign … More »
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Veterinary Technical Services Department