Bifford’s “Crash Course”
When I brought Bifford home for the very first time as a “foster” I remember the moment very clearly — it was Tuesday May 13, 2014 and I had NO … Read More
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Dr. Cary Craig – Weighing in on CH & Anesthesia!
Cary CraigHealth Science Associate Clinical ProfessorSurgical & Radiological Sciences UC Davis Veterinary School PART 1 There are no medical contraindications to any anesthetic technique in CH. However, I think … Read More
Life is Mysterious
I would like to believe that I am not so cynical to not believe in signs from above but this one, this one was so blatantly obvious that one could … Read More
Cat Behavior Problems – Vocalization
Why does my cat persistently cry? Most owner complaints about feline vocalization are either to do with the intensity and persistence of the vocalization, or the fact that it occurs … Read More
Cat Behavior Problems – Aggression Redirected
What is redirected aggression? Redirected aggression occurs when a cat is aroused by another animal, person or event, but is unable to direct aggression toward the stimulus. For example, your … Read More
Dear Maggie,
Saturday. 02/27/2021 10:46am It’s a grey, dreary, rainy, bleak day. The fluorescent lights of the local laundromat sit harsh and heavy on my hazel eyes as I watch the dryer … Read More
What’s YOUR “CH” Name?
With all of the fun little “name generators” on Facebook I felt it was about time we had a “What’s your wobble name?” for fun (and hopefully to generate more … Read More
Litter Box Training
Most cats by nature prefer to use a soil type surface for elimination. By providing a litter box with an appropriate and appealing substrate (material) few cats will need to … Read More
Pet Sitter Options
Are you going on vacation? Do you often work late? Does your dog need more exercise than you can muster? If so, consider hiring a pet sitter. They do much … Read More
Ear Canal Tumors
What are tumors of the ear canal? Tumors of the ear canal are abnormal growths that can develop from any part of the ear canal (the skin, the glands of … Read More
Supplements for Puppies and Kittens
What is a supplement? A supplement is a concentrated nutrient source that is added to a basic diet for either a nutritional or a therapeutic effect. There is a great … Read More
Recognizing Pain in Aging Cats
As cats age, we generally see changes in their behavior. The wild and crazy playful activities we associate with kittens gives way to adult cats sleeping in the sun and … Read More