GETTING A PET SITTER – Feline

Finding a pet sitter who you like and trust may take time, so begin your search long before your trip. To find a pet sitter, ask your veterinarian, favorite pet store, or pet-owning friends for a referral. You can also check the two major professional pet-sitting...

GETTING YOUR CAT BACK ON ITS FEET – Feline

The most effective way to treat lameness is to obtain an accurate diagnosis of what is wrong. Always strictly follow your veterinarian’s recommendations for rehabilitation and recovery. It is critical to keep all of your pet’s recommended follow-up appointments so...

GASTROINTESTINAL PARASITES IN CATS – Feline

Gastrointestinal (GI) parasites can cause serious illness in cats; some parasites can also infect humans. Your veterinarian can recommend medications to treat and control GI parasites. Any new pet entering your home should be tested for parasites as soon as possible....

FUNGAL CULTURE – Feline

A fungal culture test is a method of identifying the specific fungus that may be causing an infection in or on the body. Performing a fungal culture test poses minimal risk to your pet, and in many cases, the information your veterinarian gains from this test is very...

FRUCTOSAMINE TESTING – Feline

A fructosamine test is a blood test that helps monitor diabetic patients. Checking a pet’s fructosamine level can help your veterinarian ensure that a pet’s diabetes is being adequately managed. To perform a fructosamine test, a small amount of a pet’s blood is taken...

FOREIGN BODY SURGERY – Feline

A foreign body surgery is a procedure to remove an object from a pet’s digestive tract that will not pass through on its own. Diagnosis of a foreign body is usually made by physical examination and radiographs (x-rays). This is typically an emergency procedure that...