Removal of the tip of one of the ears is the accepted global standard for identifying a neutered free-roaming community cat. This ensures that all cats in a colony are humanely managed and prevents shelter euthanasia of cats who are part of managed colonies. It’s important to tip ears rather than notching them, since notching […]
So, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that whether you notice obvious wounds or illnesses or not, any stray cat you see probably needs veterinary care. Without it, a stray cat that is hurt or ill may not last long on the streets. However, you should not expect a veterinarian to provide you with a […]
For example, this is one of the only times where you may consider using a net. A veterinary professional can help evaluate whether a cat needs to be brought to the clinic right away for an illness or injury. Prior to taking any action, contact your chosen veterinarian and describe the cat’s condition. We offer […]
Also put a smelly sock or shirt or some other object with your scent on it so the cat will get used to your particular human smell. If kitty wasn’t an expected arrival, this preparation can be done while she is at the vet’s office getting spayed . When the tests come back for FeLV, […]
Doc hustles to a nearby farm in a bid to save a cow in labor struggling to deliver her twins! Daisy the Labrador suffered a painful injury in an accident, but in Doc’s care, she’ll be good as new. It’s another season where heroics are on display every day as this dedicated team answers the […]
Territorial aggression may also play a role, as described above. If neutering and spaying does not improve the situation, the cats should be separated and reintroduced using the technique outlined above. Cats may occasionally show signs of aggression toward people or other pets when they want to establish social dominance. Cats that block doors with […]
A domestic cat’s normal heart rate ranges from 140 to 220 beats per minute, and is largely dependent on how excited the cat is. For a cat at rest, the average heart rate should be between 150 and 180 bpm, about twice that of a human. Kneading can also fit the bill but in some […]
Cats are host to a range of zoonotic diseases, such as rabies, toxoplasmosis, hookworms, and roundworms. The most common route of disease exposure to humans from feral cats is directly from bites and scratches. In Florida, cats are the most common domestic animal to expose humans to rabies, and on average 10 Floridians are exposed […]
There’s a reason that Taste of the Wild shows up on so many of our best-of lists in the “best on a budget” spot. All recipes are focused on packing in as much protein as possible and while there are more plant-based proteins it’s part of keeping the price affordable. The two wet food options […]
As well as the Taste of the Wild ranges, you will also find Diamond, Diamond Naturals, Diamond Care, and Diamond Pro89, as well as Nutra and NutraNuggets. If you’d prefer a more premium cat food that’s also focused on protein, check out my review of Dr. Elsey’s cleanprotein™ brand cat food here. Based on the […]