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For Whom the Bowels Toll (Inflammatory Bowel Disease In Dogs & Cats)

Inflamed intestines

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), sometimes called Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome (IBS), is a term that actually refers to several diseases that cause chronic intestinal problems. The lining of the intestines becomes inflamed due to an overactive immune system and overgrowth of intestinal bacteria, which causes the body to no longer properly digest foods . . . → Read More: For Whom the Bowels Toll (Inflammatory Bowel Disease In Dogs & Cats)

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Too Many Myth-Understandings About FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus)

For many years, I knew only a tiny bit about FIV. I’ve learned a lot more since 2007, when I first adopted Andy, who tests positive for FIV.

Andy, my first FIV+ cat

 

When I first met Andy, he was very sick. His health improved dramatically once he was getting regular meals. By . . . → Read More: Too Many Myth-Understandings About FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus)

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Ms Kolohe Kitty Needs Temporary Short-Term Foster Home

Can you provide Kolohe with a foster home for a couple months? Her person will pay for food, supplies, and any necessary veterinary visits while she stays with you.

About The Situation

One of my friends is moving to Hawaii and her cat, Kolohe, needs to stay in a foster home in Washington for a . . . → Read More: Ms Kolohe Kitty Needs Temporary Short-Term Foster Home

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The Pet Renal Code (Kidney Disease in Dogs and Cats)

Chronic Renal Failure (CRF), also called Chronic Renal Insufficiency (CRI), is a serious, terminal condition so it’s important that dogs and cats with CRF have their health managed by a veterinarian. It’s critical for people to know how this condition progresses so they can reduce their pet’s end-of-life suffering.

This post contains details that I . . . → Read More: The Pet Renal Code (Kidney Disease in Dogs and Cats)

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Red, Fright, and Blue

It’s that time a year again – we see a lot of red, white, and blue and we see tons of scared dogs and cats. My neighborhood is already experiencing loud noises and little bright explosions that terrify local dogs and cats.

This is also the time of year when animal shelters get the most . . . → Read More: Red, Fright, and Blue

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