Do cats sweat? Sweating sounds like an unlikely bodily function for a feline — after all, the popular image of cats is all about their fluffy, fur-ball appeal, not a…
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Like dogs, cats are naturally curious. But sometimes their curiosity gets the best of them, and this is especially true when cats eat strange things. As connoisseurs of life, many cats don’t hesitate…
Cats Grieving Other Cats Cats know when another pet is no longer with them, and this may have a profound effect on them. This has happened in my experience– two…
Just like humans, overweight pets run a high risk of developing illnesses that shorten their lifespan. This guide will help you manage your pet’s weight issues. Recent studies estimate that…
While the name Kitty Litter, first registered in 1947 by its inventor, Edward Lowe, may still be universal, the product has been reinvented with lots of options. Some products contain…
It’s your golden retriever’s world and we’re just living in it—but that doesn’t mean your buddy gets a free pass on being prim and proper. Make sure your dog is…
During the summer heat, you can strip down to shorts and a tank top, but your cat has to wear a fur coat all year long. This can easily become…
The weather is warming, which means us at Parkgate Animal Hospital will be spending more and more time outside, especially with our furry friends. This means we need to think…
May is fast approaching, and when it arrives, it will be Pet Cancer Awareness Month! So many of our furry babies are lost to cancer. I lost my ginger tabby…
An often overlooked yet important indicator of your pet’s health is the quality of their skin and coat. Dry, brittle fur, itchy or flaky skin, and other unwanted irritations almost…
