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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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
What’s in My Cat’s Food?: Designer Diets, Grain Free Diet
What are ordinary diets? Ordinary diets usually contain a protein source (often chicken, beef, pork, or fish), a starch (grains), and perhaps a vegetable. Most commercial pet foods are made … Read More
Pre-Anesthetic Blood Testing & Your Pet
Though this is geared towards pre-anesthetic testing and your dog it can be applicable to cats as well! Always speak to your veterinarian about pre-surgical testing and other diagnostics beneficial … Read More
Probiotics & Pets
What are probiotics? Probiotics (brand names: Fortiflora®, Prostora™, Proviable®, Advita™, and others) are dietary supplements that contain live microorganisms (such as bacteria) that are considered beneficial. Normally, humans and animals have … Read More
Cat Behavior Problems – Nocturnal Activity
Why does my cat seem to be most active at nights? Some cats are active at night, or are awake and “raring to go” very early in the morning. Since … 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