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Sometimes it’s best to have a radiologist interpret X-ray results. By: blumenbiene Your pet needs X-rays. Your vet takes the X-rays. Here is a common conversation that might follow: Vet: “I’d like to send Dodo’s X-rays out for a radiology consult.” Client: “Why? Don’t you know how to read X-rays?” Vet: “Well, yes, but I

Hurricane Florence is bringing a risk of life-threatening winds and flooding to the Southeastern United States. As you’ve no doubt seen all over the news, Hurricane Florence — an extremely dangerous storm — is churning in the Atlantic Ocean off the eastern coast of the United States. As I was clicking through news stories about

Maker: Steve’s Real FoodCause: Potential for salmonella or listeriaAnnouncement: FDA report dated Sept 7, 2018What was recalled: The following 3 lots of raw frozen pet foods: Steve’s Real Food Turducken Recipe (for dogs and cats), 5 lb. bags, Lot #J155, UPC #6-91730-15304-5, best by June 4, 2019 Quest Emu Diet (for cats), 2 lb. bags, Lot #B138,

Ragdolls love playing fetch. By: iStock.com/CasarsaGuru 1. Key Characteristics Weight: 15–20 pounds for males, 10–15 pounds for females Life Expectancy: 15–20 years, on average (if kept indoors) Ragdolls are large cats, one of the largest of all cat breeds. They have a sturdy build and large blue eyes. The medium-length coat is pointed; the body is lighter

Itching from fleas all the time makes for much misery. By: Deedee86 Fleas: Even the word makes you shudder. These little critters are some of the most persistent pests you’ll ever come across, and while you’re eradicating them, they continue to make life miserable for you and your pets. Fleas can also be dangerous. Smaller

Veterinarians must keep a strict accounting of the controlled drugs they prescribe. By: moshehar The opioid crisis and drug abuse affect veterinarians now more than ever. When an addict is desperate, they will get drugs any way they can. I’ve had some close calls. In my bucolic New England town, we were awakened by my

Many people don’t agree that letting your cat outside is in their best interests. By: sspiehs3 Sassy had originally belonged to Kimwa Latris Walker’s neighbors: they, however, had exiled her to the great outdoors for stress-related spraying. So the gray tabby decided to take matters into her own paws. She showed up on Walker’s back

Does the idea of dog cloning freak you out a little? By: Sponchia Purchase a dog, adopt a dog in need of a home or clone your dog for $50,000–$100,000? Believe it or not, some people are choosing the last option. Last week, I wrote about adopting rather than buying a new pet. I went

The rats are where it’s at according to a new study from RightPet, an online pet products and services review site. The RightPet Pet Ownership Study, which was conducted online between 2010 and 2018, surveyed more than 16,792 individuals from 113 nations and received 64,284 reviews on 32 types of pets and livestock.  Perhaps one of

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Catit. All opinions are 100% mine. Harrison was eager to test out these products from Catit. Photos by: Melissa Smith/Petful My cat, Harrison, may drive me crazy sometimes, but I love him and I want what’s best for him. So when I was

Turkish Van cats can have amber, blue or different colored eyes. By: iStock.com/sahmay 1. Key Characteristics Weight: 10–20 pounds for males, 7–12 pounds for females Life Expectancy: 15 years, on average, but can be as low as 10 years and as high as 17 years Turkish Vans are large, active cats who love water — so much

Don’t let your cat into a space you’ve just cleaned with chemicals — it could endanger their health. By: StockSnap Most of us have an array of items in our households that help keep things running. Cleaning supplies, various plants, medicines and other items combine to make our lives happier, healthier and easier. However, if

Bruno the cat is full-figured, right down to his “thicc” polydactyl paws — and people across the Interwebs cannot get enough of him. Luckily, there’s a lot of him to go ’round. The 7-year-old, 25-lb. rescue cat with the smokey gray coat and totally boss posture was given up to Wright-Way Rescue in Morton Grove,

Maker: Radagast Pet Food, Inc.Cause: Potential for listeriaAnnouncement: FDA report dated Aug. 21, 2018What was recalled: The following Rad Cat Raw Diet products with lot numbers 62763 through 63101, in sizes ranging from 1 oz. samples to 8 oz., 16 oz. and 24 oz. packages: Rad Cat Raw Diet Grass-Fed Beef Recipe Rad Cat Raw Diet Free-Range

Lena Dunham appears to have a new love in her life. The Girls star recently introduced a new kitten in to her “happy zoo,” which is what she calls her pets on their Instagram account @LambyZoo. Dunham, 32, posted a photo of herself with the new Sphynx kitten on her Instagram on Saturday. According to

Even cats who are not trained therapy animals can help calm their humans down. By: AdinaVoicu Our cat is not a therapy cat. She’s not even a good candidate. But just her very presence essentially saves my son’s life. My son has high-functioning autism, so it was never in the cards for us to own

Thousands of pets woke up in forever homes this morning thanks to Clear the Shelters. The annual nationwide pet adoption campaign, made possible by NBC and Telemundo stations, works with more than 1,200 shelters and rescues throughout the country and Puerto Rico to waive or reduce adoption fees. This year, Clear the Shelters Day was

Your dog may beg for food before surgery, but it’s best to bring them into the clinic with an empty stomach. By: MISS_SUMMER It started off like any other dental: Mac had 4 bad teeth that needed to come out. His pre-GA bloods were fine, he was nicely chilled after the pre-med injection and inducing

Both Rachael Ray Nutrish and Solid Gold are being sued. Here we go again. Two more popular dog and cat food brands are being sued by pet parents claiming they were misled and deceived. A pair of new pet food lawsuits have cropped up in recent weeks, and they are just the latest in what

Before Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed welcomed their first child, a little girl named Bodhi, the Vampire Diaries actor was a cat dad many times over. Felines have always held a special spot in the heart of the actor, who, along with supporting kitty-based ventures like CatCon, is also a big fan of Take Your

People who travel with their pets, including those with service or emotional support animals, have faced a year of changes. Southwest Airlines is the most recent air carrier to announce an overhaul to its pet policy, following in the footsteps of Delta and United, both of whom made similar announcements earlier this year. Like Delta

Cats can be fussy eaters. By: mcconnmama My son and cat have autism. OK, maybe my cat doesn’t have autism, but there are definite similarities in behavior that are fascinating. Kathy Hoopmann wrote the picture book All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome. She draws the comparison between children with Asperger’s and cats. Asperger’s is a form

If Monday had a face, it would probably look a lot like this. This tiny tabby cat somehow managed to get its head stuck in hole that was part of a generator at a Publix supermarket in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, reports the Sun Sentinel. According to the City of New Smyrna Beach Fire Department, employees

Give your senior cat a warm, comforting spot to spend most of their time. By: Katzenfee50 Two cats recently joined the household. Jericho (a.k.a. Jerry) is a 17-year-old pale-yellow fluffy character with a vaguely Maine Coon look to him. (Maine Coons are highly popular in this neck of the woods – they are, you might

Norwegian Forest Cats may have been palling around with Vikings back in the day. By: Pixabay 1. Key Characteristics Weight: 12–16 pounds for males, 9–12 pounds for females Life Expectancy: Around 15 years Norwegian Forest Cats (a.k.a. Wegies) have large, powerful and muscular body supports their triangular head. Their eyes are also large and almond-shaped,

The cat came back! After going missing in 2005, Boo, a tabby cat now 17 years old, finally returned home to owner Janet Adamowicz in Harrogate, England, reports LAD Bible. Boo was found 40 miles away in Pocklington — and Adamowicz could not believe her good fortune. “I got a call on Thursday to say I

Despite the horrific ramifications of California’s deadly Carr Fire, one of the most severe wildfires ever in the state, the tragedy brought together an unlikely pair of friends. A cat and chicken were found huddled together by a crew from the Grass Valley Fire Department while the team was battling the blaze near the city

What more could your pet ask for? By: howliekat Pet lovers tend to be a bit fanatical about their animals. This makes it easy for friends and family to get them and their pets the perfect gifts. Customizable pet products are a great gift for anyone who loves their pet, and there is a wide

Taylor Swift just posted the purr-fect tribute to her cats, Meredith and Olivia, on International Cat Day. The world’s most-famous cat lady started off a series of 12 posts on her Instagram story with a video of her original fur baby sprawled across her bed. “It would appear my painting of a relaxing grey sky

Maker: G & C Raw, LLCCause: Potential for listeriaAnnouncement: FDA report dated Aug. 3, 2018What was recalled: The following raw dog and cat foods: 2 lb. containers of Ground Lamb Dog Food, Lot #MFF022718 1 lb. containers of Pat’s Cat Turkey Cat Food, Lot #WWPKTF051618 According to the recall announcement, the products were distributed through direct delivery