Oliver’s Story: The Unhappy Cat Living in a flat in Manchester, Emma had a six-year-old cat named Oliver. The cat was a bit of a picky eater, but she had never worried about it. He would come to his bowl, smell his usual chicken kibble, and walk away. Then, he would come back to the … Read more
Buster’s Story: When Kibble Just Wasn’t Enough Sarah sat on the living room rug in her flat in Bristol, watching her four year old golden retriever Buster furiously chew at his paws. It was another skin irritation nightmare. Buster’s once thick coat was becoming dry and rough, and he hadn’t been able to hold a … Read more
I was called to treat an adult cow that was about 7-8 years old, six to seven months pregnant, and had a daily yield of 4-5 liters of milk leads to feel some Hypocalcemia symptoms. Upon arrival, I could see that the cow was panting severely and had a high fever. In addition, there was … Read more
Pets, like dogs and cats, like to play actively and socialize, which makes them vulnerable to contagious skin conditions. Contact with infected animals at a dog park, at boarding kennels, or on a walk outside can transfer fungal spores, ticks, fleas, and mites. It is crucial to provide an appropriate dermatological routine to avoid a … Read more
Cats (Felis catus) are strict, evolutionary obligate carnivores. Unlike omnivores (canines and humans) or herbivores (bovines and equines), cats’ metabolic, dental, and gastrointestinal systems are all specifically hardwired to process only meat. Force-feeding your cat an inappropriate high-carbohydrate or non-animal protein diet will force their bodies to do what it was designed to—break down a … Read more