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Pet Peeves… from a Vets’ perspective! by Dr. Sarah Martin

This may be a recurring topic for me. A forum to rant about some of the misconceptions held in veterinary medicine that have, I think, been propagated by well-meaning vets. Yes, us. How you ask? Well, we give you our clinical impression, we play the odds, we don’t like to...

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Raising Orphaned Kittens: Part 4 – Weaning & Litter Training

Kittens, when around 4 weeks of age, start to be introduced to many, many new things – from new food to new things in their surroundings.  This is a very fun, crucial and potentially dangerous time for them. Weaning When your kitten is around 4 weeks old, you can start...

Senior Cats: Benny, a case example by Dr. Sarah Martin

So Benny is presently my oldest pet.  He is a 13 year old grey, shorthaired domestic cat. I have had him since he was about 1 year old. He has been pretty healthy, but then I like to think he has also been well cared for. When Benny was 6...

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First Aid Tips For Our Pets by Diane Black

What would you do for the safety of your children? What would you do for the safety of yourself or a relative?  How far would you go to save their life? Would you seek out the most immediate care if medical treatment were needed? Would you administer first aid on...