Tag Archives: Cats
COVID-19, Tigers, Cats and Dogs – Pet Owners Suggested Guidelines
We still have to find out more and learn more about human-to-pet transmission of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Even if it’s small, we cannot completely ignore the role of animals. There are a lot of really professional and intelligent people investigating all
Marijuana and Pets – What you need to know
With the growing use of Marijuana and related products across the country, it’s important for pet owners to be aware of the danger to pets. Inhalation of the smoke or ingestion of any portion of the marijuana plant (pot brownies, for example) is highly
Feline Asthma – symptoms and treatment
Cats can suffer from respiratory distress the same as humans. A pet diagnosed with asthma is actually suffering from a recurring respiratory compromise that constricts the lung’s airways, making it difficult for your pet to breathe. What signs do I
Kids and Pets – Advice for introducing a new pet into your home
We all know how pets can enhance our lives and bring more love and joy into any home. However, even the most docile dog or cat can bring tears to a small child’s eyes if the interaction is not supervised
Pet Diabetes – Why Early Diagnosis is Critical
The month of November is nationally recognized as American Diabetes Month, a month focused on raising awareness about diabetes in people. However, it’s important for pet parents to recognize that November is also National Pet Diabetes Awareness Month. Both feline
Nutritional Assessments for Dogs and Cats
There are many factors to be considered in assessing the nutritional needs of a dog or cat to ensure and promote optimal health. Good nutrition that you can trust which targets the pet’s individual needs based on a professional Nutritional
Protecting Pets Under Anesthesia Always
At Belle Mead Animal Hospital we understand that considering procedures that involve anesthesia can be intimidating. Anesthesia does involve some risk in animals, just as it does in humans. There is no way to completely remove all risk when doing
Last Chance! Kitty Gift Basket Raffle Ends June 30, 2018!
There’s still time to enter the Kitty Gift Basket Raffle! Earn tickets with the purchase of Feline Revolution, the safest, most effective way to protect cats against heartworm disease, fleas, and ticks. Revolution will also protect your cats against ear mites
Cats Deserve Protection Too!
Most people with dogs in this area are diligent about protecting them against parasites, which include mosquitoes, fleas and ticks. Mosquitoes spread heartworm disease and fleas and ticks can harbor just as threatening diseases. Many people are under
Alternatives to help you avoid declawing your cat
Thankfully, owner requests for front-declaws at our practice are at all-time lows. (I say “thankfully” because as you will read below, declawing is not as benign as once presumed). However, these past few weeks we have had several calls from