Need Help With The Vet’s Bill?
by Michael (London, UK) A lot of people need help with the vet’s bill. A lot of people are put off from going to a vet because of the bill. Insurance is one answer but I don’t think it is … please...
View ArticleNatural Treatment for Cat Urinary Tract Infections
“Natural treatment” normally means homeopathic medicines, which I list below. It should also include common sense ways to prevent feline urinary tract infections (UTIs) occurring. Preventative action...
View ArticleHe ran over someone’s cat and spent thousands on vet’s fees
Would you have done as well as Ben Allen? I am not sure I would have. A cat jumps out in front of your car. You can’t avoid him. You run over him. You stop your car and wait from … please continue reading
View ArticleBorn or Influenced to be Cat Lovers?
Were you born a cat lover or were you influenced to become one, by the people in your life? I think I was both. I can’t ever remember a time in my life not loving cats. First and foremost of … please...
View ArticleVeterinary Nursing from the 1960s
I achieved my first job working for a Veterinary practice when I was 18 years old. I was so thrilled to have my chance to work with animals, I didn’t mind that the practice was ten miles away. I had …...
View ArticleWhat is a Safer Method in Caring for Pets; Home Remedies or Veterinary Advice?
While surfing the Internet the other day, searching for an interesting topic, I happened to run across an advertisement for the book, “Amazing Pet Cures” by Joey Green. Not only does it recommend...
View ArticleVeterinary Treatments: Finding the Right Balance
Gaby Hinsliff, a writer for the Times newspaper makes the amusing remark that in veterinary circles the dog is known as a “frequent flyer” because they eat almost anything with the consequential...
View ArticleFeline Kidney Transplants Pose Ethical Questions
Arthur received his new kidney on May 15, 2014. Arthur is a flame pointed Siamese cat, traditional style. He was diagnosed with chronic renal failure about a year ago. The operation took place at the...
View ArticleVet Hates Cat – Cat Hates Vet
“The cat’s sneakiness, unpredictability and selfishness set my teeth on edge”, the words of a British vet. A British vet says that he detests cats. He detests them because he fears them. He loathes...
View ArticlePakistan Veterinary Services
Although it has proved impossible for me to compare access to veterinarians between Pakistan and for example the UK, based on what Ahsan has hinted at, it appears that there is a need in Pakistan for...
View ArticleRescued Repaired and Sheared Persian Cat
The story of Matt, the rescued Persian who was dumped in Northwest London, is very sad but I have to confess to being slightly amused by the photo of him zonked out after being sheared with his pile of...
View ArticleCost of cat teeth cleaning
In the West (USA, UK, Europe etc.) the cost of cat teeth cleaning by a veterinarian is high and there are dangers involved which is why in a perfect world it is better if a cat’s teeth are regularly...
View ArticlePeople defend teacher who castrated two cats in school classroom (while...
This is a follow up to the classroom cat castration story. Sorry if this annoys one or two people but I think it is an important follow up as it raises an interesting ethical question because some...
View ArticlePet Travel Scheme and Savannah Cats
This page covers the requirements when travelling with a Savannah cat in the EU and the information relates to all wild cat hybrids (see list). There are special rules relating to the Savannah cat in...
View ArticleMale cat neutering is best done at 7 weeks of age. True or False?
The age at which a male cat is neutered depends on a number of factors which are discussed here and stock answers are unhelpful. However, veterinarians will provide you with a stock answer about when...
View ArticleVeterinarian laughs when his assistant throws the amputated claws of the cat...
Ruth, one of the country’s staunchest advocates against declawing, forwarded a couple of photographs to me of a red, spotted tabby-and-white cat being declawed together with a photograph of the cat...
View ArticleTen Myths of Cat Care Busted
Myth number 1: pets live longer today because of the standard of commercial pet food Some experts in feline health say that cats live longer nowadays. They might put this down to improved commercial...
View ArticleCat rabies vaccination risks and how to minimize them
Because there are dangers with respect to vaccinations and particularly so with respect to rabies vaccine (it appears), cat caretakers in association with their veterinarian have an obligation to...
View ArticleConvenia: Worth the Risk?
Convenia, a long-acting injectable antibiotic, is very convenient. As is apparent, the drug’s name is based on its convenience. It works for up to 2 weeks. But is it worth the risk? Are you...
View ArticleBe safe, use veterinary products only
The title to this post does not always apply! In my opinion, you have to exercise a bit of caution and common sense when assuming that veterinary products are safe and the best because vets are in...
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