Eye conditions in cats are many and varied but let's start with the third eye. You notice that the white bit that only appears when your cat blinks is now swollen and prominent, extending further over the eye. Swollen whites in a cat’s eye can mean many things. The...
Cones of shame are an inevitable part of your pet's life. At some point they'll come home from a vet visit wearing one. Most pets don't like them or are afraid of them. Some will try anything to remove them. The quicker you get your pet used to wearing one, the less...
Milk fever in dogs that are nursing puppies is a potentially fatal illness but it can be successfully treated by a veterinarian if caught on time and it is easily prevented
Cat carriers come in a variety of shapes and materials but one thing is for sure, most cats will try to avoid them. That's probably because we tend to haul out the carrier only when the cat needs to go to the vet or to the cattery which, for your cat, is a journey...
Dog fights must be one of the most frightening things for any dog owner to encounter. Whether it occurs in a doggy park or at your own home, dog owners caught up in the anxiety of the moment seldom know the right course of action to take. Dr Susan of Ebervet Pet...
Why cats love being high up is a mystery to most cat owners but offer a cat a countertop, a shelf or a table to jump onto and you can be sure they'll do it. Cats love to be up high! But why? Why cats love being high up It's instinct. Cats make use of vertical spaces...
Feline herpes virus (FHV, FHV-1) is one of the most common causes of acute upper respiratory tract infections (Snuffles) in cats. The virus is highly contagious and is easily transmitted between cats. This occurs through direct contact with saliva, eye and nasal...
Why cats attack when stroked lovingly by their owners is a mystery to most feline lovers, especially when the cat has approached you for affection and attention in the first place. But, if you have ever had your cat snuggle up to you on the couch then nip at your hand...
Litter box habits are the number one reason cat owners relinquish their feline friends to animal shelters. Soiling outside of the box drives cat owners batty and because they don't properly understand their cats' needs, give up on their pets. But with a little effort...
Why do pets eat grass? Does it mean they are sick? This is a question vets are often asked because grass eating is common among both cats and dogs. We expect dogs and cats to eat meat only. They're carnivores, right? Actually, dogs can eat more non meat-based...
Cognitive dysfunction is cats occurs in up to 28 percent of cats between the ages of 11 and 15, and 50 percent of cats over the age of 15, studies show, although it is not as common as in dogs. The exact causes of declining mental function in older cats cannot always...
How to read your cat's mood is something most cat owners will tell you is impossible. Notoriously elusive and hard to fathom, most cat owners simply accept that they'll never understand them while continuing to administer to their every whim. How to read your cat's...