You’ve Adopted a Kitten – Now What?
You’ve Adopted a Kitten Now What? On this episode of Vet Chat it’s all about the kittens! It’s All About Kittens! Bringing home a cute cuddly kitten is an exciting time, however, sometimes we get more than we bargained for and that adorable little kitten might display health and behaviour issues we didn’t count on. Dr. Ryan Llera discusses health and behaviour issues in kittens. Worms, Ear Mites, Upper...
Cat Training Is Possible
Is Cat Training Possible? My cats think training is possible; actually they know for a fact it’s possible. Oh, you think I mean that I can train my cats, LOL, nope! It’s the cats that have trained me! [Tweet theme=”basic-border”]This is the true story of: How my cats have trained me[/Tweet] Yes, you’ve read that right – how my cats have trained ME. Two cats, Lily who recently turned 15 and Lloyd who is 12, own me and have...
5 Things You Should Know Before Getting a Cat
Five Things You Should Know Before Getting a Cat This episode of Vet Chat, Dr. Ryan Llera discusses the five things we should know before getting a cat. June is a fantastic time and the beginning of summer, but did you also know it’s Adopt A Shelter Cat month? Yes, your local shelter is probably overrun with kitties just looking for a home where they can be fed, feel safe & secure, and give you love in return. Before...
Buy a Bag, Give a Meal with PetSmart®
Buy a Bag, Give a Meal with PetSmart® #fortheloveofpets I’m a firm believer in giving back. But what exactly does “giving back,” mean? It can and does mean something different to everyone, but I would like to think the end result means making life better for others. This post is sponsored by PetSmart® and the BlogPaws™ Pet Influencer Network™. PetSmart is not responsible for the content of this article. In my case, I give back by...
Drinkwell® Ceramic Avalon Pet Fountain – Review
Drinkwell® Ceramic Avalon Pet Fountain – Review If you have a cat there’s a good chance this is a familiar site. I know you’re shaking your head, you know what I’m talking about! You walk into the bathroom only to be greeted by a cat that’s waiting for the basin tap to be turned on. It doesn’t matter that you have three bowls filled with fresh water spread over various rooms in the house! Your cat is most certainly...
Cats – They Can Love Going to the Veterinarian!
Cats They Can Love Going to the Veterinarian! I have two cats, Lily and Lloyd. I admit when Lily and Lloyd were younger I did not take them to the veterinarian as often as I took my dogs. Why? I believed because my cats are indoor cats, never going outdoors, only watching birds and leafs fly by from the inside of a window or door, their health was protected. As if that window or door would magically keep all illness and disease away...
Edie’s Adoptable Pet of the Week for Ontario SPCA
Edie’s Adoptable Pet of the Week for Ontario SPCA is Akali Akali is a 10 month old spayed cat that has been waiting to be adopted at the Ontario SPCA Centre for 5 months! Akali was surrendered by an owner who found her as a stray and couldn’t keep her. She was brought in with a large group of cats, so she loves other cats and can regularly be found snuggling with any cats that share the room with her. She’s been having some...
What’s Your Positive Experience of Having a Pet?
What’s Your Positive Experience of Having a Pet? This is the question I was asked by Royal Canin Canada. Yet, when confronted with this question I am overwhelmed. Why? Is it because the pets throughout my life or the pets I have now mean nothing to me or have had no positive effects throughout my life? No. It’s because they have meant SO much to me and have brought SO much to my life it becomes an overwhelming task to answer the...
Edie’s Adoptable Pet of the Week
Edie’s Adoptable Pet of the Week is Hearts Hearts is 7 years old, spayed, and declawed She is a very sweet and affectionate cat Hearts was brought in because her owner had health issues and was just returned because she was scared at her new home She definitely needs a patient owner who will help her come out of her shell Hearts a “Purple Private Investigator”, in the Meet Your Match® Program If you, or someone you...
My Decision Not to Become a Veterinarian
My Decision Not to Become a Veterinarian Why I like vets but would never want to be one – anymore. When I was younger I thought I would love nothing more than to be a veterinarian, not a vet that cares so well for our dogs, cats and other family pets, but a large animal vet, to be more specific, I wanted to specialize in horses and breeding, becoming a veterinarian seemed like a natural choice for me. You may ask why I didn’t pursue...
Why Does My Dog or Cat Do That?
Why does my dog or cat do that? Does your dog or cat do things that are don’t make sense or drive you crazy? This is a list of things that my pug Edie and our cats Lily and Lloyd do that baffle and occasionally annoy me 😉 Edie Sneaks clean, rolled up socks from the laundry – I don’t blame her – who would want to play with dirty socks 😉 Edie waits until I sit down to eat or have that much needed coffee to decide she needs to go...
Renovations with Pets – Stress on Pets
This week of Renovations with Pets, it’s about the toll it can play not only on the humans, but the stress it causes to the pets. Up until now renovations have gone rather smoothly. The weather for this time of year has been exceptionally co-operative and in addition to the usual renovation mess, we haven’t had to deal with snow and wet being dragged throughout the house as supplies and workers come in and out. As much as...
Cats and Hairballs
Cats and Hairballs Horf horf horf, ack! Ah yes, the sound you might hear at 3am and you don’t make the connection until you wake up and step in the cats hairball! You know, the cold wet clump of fur your cat brought up a few hours ago. For some cats and their owners, hairballs are written off as a part of life, for others, hairballs might be a sign of a larger problem. Hairballs, or trichobezoars, in most cases are the product...
iAdopt for the Holidays – Ontario SPCA
As a supporter of the Ontario SPCA and Ambassador to Royal Canin Canada, I’m pleased to promote this years iAdopt for the Holidays The goal is to place as many animals as possible into loving forever homes during the holiday season. If you’re looking to adopt a pet, you can visit your local shelter to see what animals are available for adoption, take the Meet Your Match survey or find adoptable animals at iAdopt.ca Do you...
Renovations with Pets – Week 2
We are nearing the end of our first full week of renovations with pets. I think I got off easy last week when everything went so well. Mind you, we only had one day of work being done when our kitchen window was being replaced. This week we are in full renovation mode with our basement being completely gutted. To prepare for this week, I printed and posted these signs on our entrance and back door just as a reminder not to let the...
Urinary Tract Disease in Cats – #Cattitude
I’ve always had cats. I admire their independence – until they decide they want attention, which is usually soon after you’ve put your good clothes on and they insist on cuddling. Cats can be finicky with their food – except at 5:00am when they decide their bowl needs a top up. Cats are great helpers – especially when making the bed and they dive bomb the sheets to help tuck them in. There’s...
A Cats Journey to Healthiness – This Cat Can Do!
Earlier this year I was at the CP24 Animal House Calls studios with Pet Obesity Specialist Dr. Alex German and Royal Canin Canada where the discussion was pet obesity, the adverse side effects and what the long term benefits of a pet losing weight are. While waiting back stage I had the opportunity to meet Candyce the cat. Candyce had been at the Toronto Humane Society and was already somewhat overweight when she was adopted out....
Edie’s Pet of the Week – Ontario SPCA
Introducing SWATCH Swatch is spayed and ready for her forever home! Swatch is 3 years old, very sweet and loves attention Her Meet Your Match is “Orange Sidekick” “I’m just plain good company. I like attention, and I also like my solitude. I don’t go looking for trouble, but I’m no scaredy-cat, either. If you are looking for a steady companion to travel with you on the road of life, look no...
Edie’s Pet of the Week – Ontario SPCA
Introducing Winne and Vester Winnie is 3 years old and spayed and Vester is 2 years old and spayed Winnie and Vester are a “bonded pair” and would do well adopted together Both are very sweet, but shy, and need a quieter home with someone who has the patience to bring them out of their shell. Winnie and Vester are “Purple Private Investigators” in the Meet Your Match program. They were both surrenders and have been...
Senior Pets – Toilet Misses – Outsmarting a Cat
It seems like only yesterday we adopted Lily as a wee kitten, but in fact its been 13 years! Lily was very petite when we got her and not much has changed over the years, she’s still tiny, no more than 7 pounds. Lily has always been a healthy cat, able to run quickly after her favourite toy, a ball of tin foil, and leap high and effortlessly onto window sills to chatter at the birds, and of course the bathroom sink – her...
Edie’s Pet of the Week – Ontario SPCA
Introducing Bailey Bailey is 5 years old and neutered His Meet Your Match® colour is “Purple Private Investigator” Bailey is also known by staff as Houdini He’s given the staff at the OSPCA Provincial Education and Animal Centre a fright more than once because this clever guy can open doors and drawers! Very talented indeed 🙂 Bailey has been at OSPCA PEAC since April, and really needs and deserves a home! Bailey...
Edie’s Pet of the Week – Ontario SPCA
Introducing Whiskers Whiskers is so adorable it was hard to take photos of her because she kept wanting to be petted! Whiskers is a Domestic Shorthair/Mix She’s just over 5 years old and spayed Whiskers came in as a stray She’s quite plump, loves attention and giving kisses! Staff describe Whiskers as a “love bug” Her Meet Your Match is “Purple Secret Admirer” For more information about Whiskers or any of the other...
Edie’s Pet of the Week – Ontario SPCA
Who can resist a kitty so sweet Introducing Krispy Kreme Edie’s Pet of the Week for Ontario SPCA Krispy Kreme was in a foster home with one of PEAC’s workers and that really brought her out of her shell. Krispy has a lot of energy and loves to be given attention, although she’s not much of a cuddler. Don’t be concerned about her “cone of shame”, Krispy is just getting over having a patch of hair shaved....
Cat Awareness Month – BC SPCA
June is Cat Awareness month and animal lovers around the province are donning their cat ears in support of their feline friends. Animal lovers are encouraged to order their cat ears from the BC SPCA online store at shop.spca.bc.ca or pick up a pair (by donation) from their local SPCA branch now and then wear them, take pictures of them and share them on social media the week of June 3rd. The initiative is designed to raise awareness...
4 My Friend
Recently I was approached to review www.4MyFriend.com, a site dedicated to memorials for pets. I admit I was cautious and asked myself did I want to discuss such a sensitive topic but after viewing this site I was impressed with the classiness and sensitivity of the site. Pet owners are a passionate group of people dedicated to the love and well being of their animals, no matter it be a dog, cat, reptile, horse, bunny,...
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