A decision to put off getting pet health insurance for my kitten cost me over $700 just one month later.
New Adventures with Old Cat: Charlie has Asthma (Video!)
View video of my cat taking inhaled asthma medicine using the wonderful Aerokat Chamber for cats.
Is raw food safe to feed my pet?
Dry kibble, no matter how “premium,” is not healthy for any dog or cat, especially one with health issues of any kind. Raw is the healthiest option; read why…
Quick Oscar Update
Many people have been asking me about Oscar on Facebook and Twitter, so I thought I’d get in gear and write here about him. After calling the vet three times and Oscar’s biopsy results sitting in the office for a week, I finally asked that they just fax the results directly to me and not [...]
No news yet for Oscar!
Waiting for the vet to call, one week after cat’s biopsy. Here’s a pic and video, Oscar still looks beautiful.
Oscar is home, more waiting now
Oscar is home from his ultrasound and biopsy. Here he is resting with his little naked, bruised belly…
Oscar’s blood work shows liver disease
Oscar’s liver enzymes are elevated enough that it is considered diseased. It is not known if the mass is attached to his liver, but if it is it cannot be removed. If it isn’t, there is hope to help him. We will wake up early tomorrow morning to return to the vet for an ultrasound and biopsy done with a needle.
Scary times for our sweet Persian, Oscar
My persian cat, Oscar, was x-rayed yesterday and a large mystery mass was spotted in his abdomen. Oscar is 14 and seems in great spirits. Blood work will soon give us more information.
A holistic vet’s guide to healthy dog feeding
A re-post of a holistic vet’s ideal feeding chart for optimal dog health. At the top, raw food. At the bottom, store brand dry and canned.
Organic lawn treatments can reduce cancer risk in pets
Studies show that dogs exposed to herbicide-treated lawns and gardens can double their chance of developing canine lymphoma. For some breeds, exposure also increases their risk of bladder cancer by four to seven times.