The first thing to do if your cat refuses to use the litter box is to take the cat to the veterinarian for a full checkup. Have health problems ruled out first before you conclude that this is a behavioral matter. Photo: eviltomthai “Help! My cat won’t use the litter box and is ‘going’ on
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Yes, marijuana and cannabis edibles can be toxic for pets — and even deadly in rare cases. It’s no laughing matter. Photo: Sonja Rachbauer As the movement to legalize and decriminalize marijuana has grown in recent years in the United States, marijuana toxicity in pets has been on the rise. As of 2020, more than
Most independent vets aren’t pushing unnecessary procedures — but watch out for corporate chains. Photo: Daniel Stockman Years ago, I received a nasty letter from a client, claiming that another veterinarian was trying to upsell her. “Upsell?” I pondered. Turns out there was a pretty stinky ABC 20/20 report back then — headlined “Some Veterinarians Sell
Natural Balance cat food recall, July 3, 2020 Maker: Natural Balance / J.M. Smucker CompanyCause: Elevated levels of choline chlorideAnnouncement: FDA report dated July 3, 2020 (archived here)What was recalled: Natural Balance Ultra Premium Chicken & Liver Paté Formula canned cat food, 5.5 oz. cans, UPC #2363353227, Lot Code #9217803, best by Aug. 4, 2021
Is a kitten eating litter anything to worry about? The answer depends. Photo: Boonlert Saikrajang/Shutterstock A kitten eating litter: Is this just feline curiosity, or could it be a cry for help? One of the many wonderful things about cats is how clean they are. Contrast litter training a kitten with house-training a puppy, and