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These days, the family pet is the family friend. Owners want their pets to have long and healthy lives and they want to prevent illness in their pets. 

In this condition, the small bowel is inflamed and does not absorb nutrients as readily resulting in weight loss over time depending on if there is continuous inflammation.

Did you know there is a right and wrong when it comes to bowls? Picking the right bowl for your feline friend can difficult, but here are some tips for picking the best one.

The main function of joints is to allow flexibility and motion to the skeleton or to allow growth. Most joints allow a range of motion like hips, knees, elbows, and shoulders.

Have you ever been told that almost all calico-coloured cats are female? Have you ever wondered how such a thing could be true? 

If your cat ever gets a scrape, scratch or another type of minor wound, it’s up to you, the owner, to be ready with your first-aid kit! 

The expression “In Heat” refers to the condition of Oestrus. This is the time in the reproductive cycle when the female (queen) displays interest in mating. 

Always remember that cats are the masters of disguise, as cat owners and veterinarians, it is our job to know the early warning signs that may signal the onset of problems.

A group of cats living in a feral manner is called a colony. Colonies often form in areas where there is access to water, shelter and some form of food. 

I thought writing a blog on adoption would be a great topic as I’m sure many of you have already done so yourselves or are considering it!  

This question comes up weekly so we figured it was time to write a blog post about it. The short answer is YES.  The long answer is more complicated.
 

It is easy to forget just how stressful this transition can be on our pets. A common misconception about cats is that they are anti-social & aloof.