News
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Controlling the Population of Feral Cats
Nov 02 2012
There are many communities across North America (and the world) that are faced with large numbers of undomesticated cats “on the streets”. To prevent population growth of these colonies of cats,…
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I Bet You Buckle Up, Why Not Fido and Fluffy?
Oct 11 2012
Astute followers of dog laws probably know that Hawaii already has a law against driving with your dog on your lap, and that Arizona, Connecticut, Maine and some Canadian provinces have distracted…
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Setting the Story Straight on Toxoplasmosis
Oct 05 2012
A recent story in The Atlantic was a bit scary for most cat owners. It was entitled How Your Cat is Making You Crazy. It is not about feline behavior problems, but rather a profile of one…
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Tufts Veterinary School Opens Obesity Clinic for Pets
Sep 21 2012
Obesity in our pets is as great a concern as in humans, and specialty clinics are starting to pop up to address this animal health dilemma. Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, a very well…
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The Skinny on Heartworms, Heartworm Disease and Prevention
Sep 07 2012
The heartworm is a long skinny worm, and although veterinarians talk about it to their clients often, it is a complicated disease, the details of which rarely get discussed due to time constraints.…
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Kitty Cam Reveals Cats’ Outdoor Activities!
Aug 31 2012
Have you ever wondered what your cat does when she is allowed or gets out of the house? Do you think she hangs around with her neighborhood pals and swaps tall tales with them by the local birdfeeder,…
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Don’t Take Flea and Tick Prevention for Granted!
Aug 24 2012
We are lucky in North America! The incidence of many infectious and parasitic diseases is much less than other areas of the world. However, take heed and be on the alert as new diseases emerge and old…
