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Vet ophthalmologists are working hard to ensure our pets continue to see their world. By: Alexas_Fotos We are so lucky to have veterinarians who specialize in eye disorders (ophthalmology). Ocular emergencies and serious eye disorders are unfortunately all too common in our pets. Treatment of painful and blinding eye disorders has improved so much because

It’s not Halloween, nor is it National Black Cat Appreciation Day or even National Black Cat Day, but thanks to the success of Marvel’s latest blockbuster superhero film Black Panther, adoptions of oft-stygmatized, black-coated kitties appear to be on the rise. The Daily Dot reports that one blogger on Tumblr recently posted about the surprisingly positive

Last April, PEOPLE shared the story of a bear and lion who were the last two animal survivors rescued from the Mosul Zoo in war-torn Iraq. After a harrowing history and journey, Lula the bear and Simba the lion found temporary reprieve at the New Hope Centre in Jordan through the efforts of Four Paws

Stanley the cat was on the last of his nine lives — at 17 years old, he was in end-stage kidney failure and the veterinarian said the only way to save the black-and-white feline was a kidney transplant, if he even qualified for the surgery. Another condition: Stanley’s owner would be required to adopt the

  Youtube influencer Cory Williams, also known as “Mr. Safety,” pulled a mean prank on his kitty recently. Williams’ cat Sparta is an animal influencer himself who goes by the moniker “The Mean Kitty,” on Youtube.  The Internet famous feline’s adventures alongside his human and animal family members are regularly documented by his exhibitionist dad,

When cats groom, they’re also licking up what has settled onto their coats, such as diffused essential oil. By: Kapa65 I have a small, elegant burner for essential oils that my son gave me for Mother’s Day years ago. I was very into aromatherapy back then and believed it was a much safer alternative to

1. Key Characteristics Weight: 10–15 pounds for males, 6–10 pounds for females Life Expectancy: 14 years Birmans are medium to large cats with round blue eyes and muscular bodies often mistaken for ragdolls or ragamuffins. Their coats are light in color with darker points in varying shades. They also have distinctive white bottoms on their

Sometimes having one of your pet isn’t enough. For those who want more of their mutt’s mug (and who doesn’t?), there are pet portrait classes. The Paint Place in New York City offers the pet-obsessed a chance to create a masterpiece starring their pet. “Paint Your Pet” is the most popular class at The Paint

Caught between a branch and a furry place, that is where Emily Whitton found herself. The woman recently climbed a 60-ft. tree to rescue her friend’s 13-week-old kitten, Bella, who scampered up the mammoth tree after sneaking out of the house. According to The Telegraph, instead of helping the gray-and-white cat down, Whitton got stuck

She’s not even a year old yet, but this young, feline beauty queen is making moves in the celebrity cat world. Meet Narnia. Born on March 28, 2017, this kitty has a majestic, fantastical name to match her otherworldly appearance. The exotic British shorthair resides at the Cattery of Grace in France, and she has gained much

Is your pet fond of eating socks? Avoid a trip to the emergency vet by keeping them off the floor. By: francesbean A late January blue moon lit the familiar path as I made my 50-yard dash in 14-degree weather at 4 a.m. from my back door to my hospital. Bathrobe and slippers were not

There is no limit to food and pet holidays, and now they are joining forces. According KABC, since Sunday was National Drink Wine Day and Tuesday is National Love Your Pet Day, a couple of clever companies are merging the two together to create National Drink Wine with Your Cat Week. Offers.com and PetWinery.com are