Pet Adoptions during COVID: Questions for the Humane Society Q:Has the surge in pet adoption during the pandemic been all good? A: Yes. It has raised the awareness for people about what it means to adopt an animal, and I think that was great. Q: Has the increase in adoptions created new challenges or opportunities for the … Read more
Have Cat, Will Travel! Top Tips for Hotel Stays with Fluffy com Oct 30, 2020 Clearly, there are some unique nuances when staying in pet-friendly hotels with cats versus dogs. Sweep the room. Be on the lookout for anything that may be dangerous for your cat. Don’t rush the kitty cat. Be sure … Read more
Shopping for a Pet-Friendly Vehicle? Here’s What to Look For We want your pet to be safe and comfortable on your adventures together, so we compiled a list of the features we think every dog-friendly vehicle ought to have. Tinted windows A level cargo floor A low cargo area Rear air vents Cargo area tie … Read more
How to Properly Wear a Surgical Face Mask Over the past few weeks of the corona virus pandemic the general public has been wearing face coverings of some sort. Most often the covering is a surgical face mask of some sort. And often the person is not wearing it right. Let me impart 35-plus years … Read more
Foxtail Season in San Diego Foxtails are the seed from a grass-like weed that grows in California. Each seed is shaped like an arrowhead. The point will engage the fur and penetrate the skin. Due to the shape, foxtails continue to migrate in the direction of the pointy end, leaving red, open wounds, draining pus. … Read more
Stay Home! Back to Work! A Dog and Cat Debate Reopening America By Jason Gay April 17, 2020 11:40 am ET America Needs To Get Back to Work By A Cat On behalf of cats everywhere, I’ll just say it: We want everyone out of the house. It was cute for a while, but the … Read more
Your Veterinary Visit during COVID-19 Outbreak Here is how we will do things during the pandemic: Telemedicine is available for current patients. A current patient must have been seen by us within the past year. E-mail (or call) with the patient’s problem or symptoms. Send photos and video (as applicable). If possible, we will diagnose … Read more
Here is a link to the American Veterinary Medical Association’s information on COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak: https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/animal-health-and-welfare/covid-19 The AVMA will keep this page updated as new information arrives. Here are a few things to know: Infectious disease experts and multiple international and domestic human and animal health organizations agree there is no evidence at this point … Read more
When house cats are free to roam, wildlife suffers, study says By Ashley Strickland, CNN When your house cat trots outside for a neighborhood stroll, it doesn’t end well for birds, bunnies, squirrels and other wildlife. And now, thanks to a new study, we know how much damage our feline friends can do. “We found that … Read more
Virus in China Is Part of a Growing Threat New type of so-called coronavirus is possible cause of the outbreak in the city of Wuhan By Betsy McKay BIOGRAPHY @BETSWRITES [email protected] Updated Jan. 10, 2020 9:26 pm ET The Wall Street Journal reported this week that Chinese scientists identified a new type of so-called … Read more