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Foreign Body Obstruction in Cats: Pepper’s Story
October 16th, 2018 by Colleen WilliamsAs one of the most common conditions among both cats and dogs, “foreign body obstruction” (FBO) is a frequent term used at the vet’s office. Symptoms can include anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea, and shock; and unfortunately, if left untreated, FBO can be fatal. Pet parent Terri knows all too well the seriousness of a FBO diagnosis… Read More
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Foreign Body Obstruction in Cats: Pepper’s Story
10/16/2018 by Colleen WilliamsAs one of the most common conditions among both cats and dogs, “foreign body obstruction” (FBO) is a frequent term used at the vet’s office. Symptoms can include anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea, and shock; and unfortunately, if left untreated, FBO can be fatal. Pet parent Terri knows all too well the seriousness of a FBO diagnosis… Read More
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Get to Know: Tuft & Paw
10/15/2018 by Colleen WilliamsAt Healthy Paws, we seek out like-minded companies who have started a business or created a product that not only helps pets, but helps homeless pets and animal welfare too. We stumbled upon Tuft & Paw one day scrolling Instagram and it made us halt our paws. The furniture was high level, beautiful, and… made… Read More
October 15th, 2018 by Colleen Williams -
How to Find a Pet Friendly Apartment
10/12/2018 by Colleen WilliamsIf you have a furry family member, it can be challenging to find the perfect apartment where you can all live. Apartment List recently published data about the top cities for dog and cat lovers; today, we’re here to help you understand how to find a pet-friendly apartment. Fees and Restrictions First, we’ll address the common restrictions and fees that you… Read More
October 12th, 2018 by Colleen Williams -
Cat Urinary Tract Infections
10/10/2018 by Colleen WilliamsAs many pet parents know, cats suffer from urinary tract infections (UTIs) fairly often. In fact, it’s one of their most common ailments! What you may not know is that this illness can be quite serious and needs to be treated by a vet as soon as possible. What is a UTI? A UTI is… Read More
October 10th, 2018 by Colleen Williams -
How Pets Can Help Breast Cancer Patients
10/05/2018 by Colleen WilliamsOur friends at Human-Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) have been studying the positive impact of companion animals on cancer patients. Much like their research on childhood cancer, they have concluded that companion animal interaction has been shown to reduce the stress associated with cancer diagnosis and treatment. Did you know… Studies have demonstrated that animal-assisted… Read More
October 5th, 2018 by Colleen Williams -
Pet Insurance with Pre-Existing Conditions
09/25/2018 by Colleen WilliamsPet insurance is designed to cover your pet’s unforeseen accidents and illnesses and is actually quite different from human health insurance. While only some human insurance policies bar pre-existing conditions from coverage, all pet insurance policies do, but the definition of what that condition is varies. Essentially, your likelihood of coverage increases if you enroll… Read More
September 25th, 2018 by Colleen Williams -
Feline Cancer: Thomas’s Story
09/21/2018 by Colleen WilliamsWhen a veterinarian diagnoses your cat or dog with cancer, you can go through a myriad of emotions, and the news can be downright devastating. We reached out to pet parent Adriana whose cat Thomas was recently diagnosed, and here’s her story. About Thomas “Thomas first came into our lives when he was about 3… Read More
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Common Illness in Cats: Arthritis
09/20/2018 by Colleen WilliamsArthritis in cats refers to the general condition of joint inflammation; there are several types of arthritis, but osteoarthritis is the most common (and the one mentioned here), especially among senior cats. One study found 90 percent of felines over age 12 had evidence of a degenerative joint disease on their x-rays. As your cat ages, experts recommend increasing your… Read More
September 20th, 2018 by Colleen Williams -
Common Illness in Cats: Foreign Body Obstruction
09/18/2018 by Colleen WilliamsAnimals, especially young ones like kittens and puppies, have a tendency to eat things they shouldn’t. Ingesting any non-food object can have serious and potentially deadly effects on a cat’s health, and many cats wind up at the vet for foreign body obstruction where the vet can induce vomiting, or performing surgery to save a… Read More
September 18th, 2018 by Colleen Williams
