Wade Kelly

Emergency Feline C-Section: What Happens When A Mama Cat Is Facing A Potential Pregnancy Crisis?
When your cat is pregnant, your entire household may be upended. Pregnancy is an exciting time for anyone; however, since your mama cat can't talk to you, per se, you need to be vigilant about her situation. Should it become precarious, your quick and decisive action could save her life and the lives of her unborn kittens.  Symptoms Of Complications With The Pregnancy Under normal conditions, a pregnant cat about to go into labor appears restless, meows a lot, readies her nest, and, possibly, vomits.

3 Signs Of Health Concerns In Your Dog
Your dog can sometimes make you understand when they need or want something, such as the need to go outside, or that they want a treat from the cupboard, but they may not always communicate when they aren't feeling well. This is something you're going to need to watch out for. Read on for a few signs to watch out for that could indicate a health concern in your dog.

3 Things You Need To Take With Your When Traveling With Your Canine Companion
Whether you're taking your furry friend on a road trip where you'll be camping under the stars at night or to a luxury vacation at a pet-friendly resort, you're going to want to make sure your pet stays as healthy and happy as possible for the duration of the trip. Naturally, you're going to want to take any prescription or over-the-counter medication that your pet takes on a regular basis. But you should also remember to take along a copy of any prescriptions in case the medication somehow gets lost while you're out of town and it becomes necessary to have it replaced by an emergency veterinary clinic.

When Poopy Time Is Loopy Time: How To Figure Out Your Cat's Craziness Before And After His Trips To The Litter Box
While there's a general acceptance that cats often exhibit inexplicable behavior, when your feline is acting funny around the time they feel the urge to poop, it may cause you some concern. After all, potty-time can tell a lot about an individual's health, so it's only natural to wonder if all the odd behavior before and after a stop in the litter box means that anything is wrong. The Behavior You May Be Aghast To Witness

Is Your Cat Peeing Everywhere A Sign Of A Health Problem?
Cats sometimes pee in places to be territorial but that can usually be nipped in the bud quite effectively with adequate cleaning products that remove the smell of the urine. Without a smell indicator, most cats will typically stop marking the area. However, if your cat is still continuing to pee outside the litter box, it may indicate that there's something else going on. Here's what you need to know about the diseases it could potentially indicate.

How To Tell If A Pet Boarding Facility Is Right For Your Dog
Pet boarding facilities aren't all the same, and neither are dogs. Finding good pet boarding services that are also a nice fit for your dog can require you to do some research. Here are a few ways you can ascertain if a pet boarding facility is right for your dog: Speak to Your Dog's Veterinarian Your vet knows your dog, its temperament, and what kind of care will work best for it.

Does Your Dog Need Immediate Emergency Treatment?
Like people, dogs sometimes face emergency circumstances when they need to go to the hospital. If your dog has a health crisis in the middle of the night, your regular veterinarian probably won't be available to help them. Fortunately, 24 hour animal hospitals are open constantly, so your pet can always get the help they need. Here are four times when you shouldn't hesitate to get your dog emergency treatment:

Three Reasons Why Your Cat Needs Regular Dental Cleanings
Pets are often neglected when it comes to their teeth. It's typically unintentional; many pet parents don't realize that their cats need to have their teeth cleaned on a regular basis, both at home and by a veterinarian. This is why it's important for you to know exactly what your cat is up against if you're not taking good care of their teeth. Here are three potential health hazards they could face without help.

Is Your Cat's Weird Appetite Eating Away At You? What The Different Dining Habits May Be Telling You About Health
Cats can be funky creatures, but for the most part, they're fairly consistent about food. When you see any changes in the normal eating patterns, you're naturally going to be concerned and want to know what may be going on. Hungry All The Time A cat who is ravenous all or most of the time could just be young and energetic, in need of the additional calories to fuel their rambunctiousness, but if your four-legged fur ball is stark-raving hungry out of the blue uncharacteristically, something more could be going on.

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Vet Info for Pet Parents

Cats can live for up to 16 years in captivity. Dogs can live almost as long! Over these many years of life, your pet will need multiple vaccines, and they may become sick now and then. A veterinarian can provide treatment, from antibiotics to IV therapy, to get your sick pet feeling well again. If you're like most pet owners, you like to feel informed when you take your pet to the vet. You want to know what the procedure involves and what the prognosis is. We created this website to give you that information so you can enter the vet's office feeling comfortable and educated.

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