Category: cats

Welcome New Puppy After the Holidays

Q: Our daughter, who recently bought her first house, has been talking about getting a puppy. She will be hosting Hanukkah this year, and we’d love to see her face when a cute little puppy sporting a big blue bow springs from the box we give her. However, we’re nervous about giving her a pet…


Photographer’s Timely Shots Capture the Goofy Shenanigans of Street Cats in Japan

A patient photographer is eliciting smiles from cat lovers everywhere with his perfectly-timed photos of street cats in Japan. It took 44-year-old Masayuki Oki of Kobe City in Japan’s Hyogo Prefecture some time behind the camera to fall in love with his medium. However, it wasn’t long before the social behavior and goofy antics of street…


Painful Tooth Resorption Common in Cats

Q: The veterinarian says my cat has tooth resorption, so I made an appointment for her to have dental X-rays and probably tooth extraction. What can you tell me about this condition? A: Tooth resorption, previously called feline odontoclastic resorptive lesions or neck lesions because they’re often seen on the neck of the tooth where…


A Photographer’s Life With Cats

Wilson Ng, once a long-time and loyal senior photojournalist who contributed to Apple Daily for 23 years, suddenly lost his favorite job. He was one of the hundreds of staff members who became unemployed when the business was shuttered last year. That evening, Wilson’s wife Doris, suggested he become a pet photographer. Wilson has owned…


Pet Fooled | Documentary

This film is only available in the United States because of territorial licensing. An in-depth look at the commercial pet food industry, the total lack of oversight, and what nutritional requirements cats and dogs have compared to what they are being served. An eye-opener on a subject rarely exposed. * Click the “Save” button below…


Dog’s Red Eye Needs Immediate Care

Q: My dog recently developed a red eye. What causes this? Should I try putting human eye drops in his eye? A: A red eye can result from any number of diseases, some of which threaten vision if not addressed quickly. So, when you see a red eye, take your pet to the veterinarian immediately….


Anti-anxiety Medication Helps Cat Relax at Animal Hospital

Q: My kitty Simba is a pussycat at home, but he turns into a lion every time we go to the animal hospital. The staff is gentle with him, but he hisses and growls, and I’m afraid he will bite them. What should I do? A: Before your next visit, ask your veterinarian about an…


Don’t Feed Thanksgiving Leftovers to Pets

Q: May we treat our dog and cat to some Thanksgiving leftovers? Is it OK for the cat to clean the remaining meat from the turkey carcass and chew on the small bones? A: In a word: No. Veterinary emergency clinics see way too many dogs and cats after holiday feasts. Don’t make your pets…


Gastropexy Prevents Dog’s Stomach From Twisting

Q: We recently welcomed a Labrador retriever puppy into our family. Our veterinarian recommends that during her spay surgery, the surgeon attach her stomach to her body wall to prevent it from twisting. Is this “gastropexy” procedure safe? A: Gastropexy is a standard, low-risk surgical procedure to prevent GDV, or gastric dilatation volvulus, also called…


Simple Blood Test Detects Heart Disease in Cats

Q: Rambo, my 2-year-old cat, was breathing fast during his annual wellness exam. His veterinarian said his rapid breathing could be due to stress, heart disease or a respiratory condition such as asthma. She did a blood test called NT-proBNP which indicated that he may have heart disease, and she referred me to a cardiologist…