Vet Care is Essential

Like children, dogs and cats must be taught the finer points of acceptable behavior in the household. Sadly, too many cats end up being relinquished to animal shelters because their owners are uninformed and mistakenly believe the old myth that cats cannot be trained and bad habits cannot be broken. Find out how you can address five common behavioral issues to restore peace in your home by training your feline delinquent to change his ways.

Does your cat appear to have dandruff flakes that move across his or her fur? This may seem like something out of a sci-fi movie, but there's a good chance your cat is actually suffering from an infestation of Cheyletiella mites. Known as walking dandruff because of their skin-flake-like appearance, these mites are highly contagious and can make your cat very itchy and uncomfortable. Here's a closer look at how walking dandruff affects cats and what you can do about it.

You just picked up an adorable newborn kitten, but you weren't aware of the rigorous vaccination schedule they needed. Early in their lives, kittens are getting vaccinated every few weeks and it can be stressful for them. However, there are ways that you can calm their nerves and keep them from getting too agitated at the vet's office. Tracking Anxiety During The First Trip The first time you take your cat to the veterinarian for a vaccination, watch their body language to gauge their anxiety.

When you've got what you think might be the flu, you might be tempted to grab a blanket and some medicine and curl up in bed with your dog until you're feeling better. Unfortunately, if you do that, your dog may be the next household member that gets down sick. If you think you may have caught the flu, this is what you should know (for both you and your dog).