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First, understand what insurance really is: It's a lottery, somewhat in reverse. You pay in just in case you're the "winner" and have a larger than normal vet (or medical) bill. The risk is spread over everyone paying premiums with statistical predictions determining what those premiums will...

Sorry you had such a disappointing visit. Unfortunately, in depth study of nutrition is not a core part of standard veterinary training. There are mountains of good data out there, then agian there are even larger mountains of opinion masking as legitimate data. Sadly, the later group is...

They probably won't lick it (bad tasting) but it shouldn't be an issue. Be sure you are using CAT Frontline, not the dog medication (different drug used, dog formula is NOT good for cats.) It soaks into the skin rather quickly, so they won't reduce its effectiveness even if they do decide to...

Missed it. I've seen to many dog fighting cases in real life. I hope they treated the dogs with respect. I've seen a couple of CSI episodes where their "claims" about dogs were completely off base. (While I do watch the show, I also get quite agitated at times at how they can be so far off...

We got a little drizzle late this afternoon, but it hit 80 today so not to worried about a blizzard. Next week is supposed to be back to "normal" temperatures for this time of year (highs ~50 lows ~30).

I'm glad he's doing well. In all honesty, I doubt any type of legal action would be productive in any way at al. Things are changing, but currently civil law generally does not provide for any recourse except in the most extreme cases. In reality, your best course is passing the word along to...

You've gotten good advice here. I just wanted to emphasize the point that you can be quite clean and still have fleas. As for the flea treatments, we've basically found it cost about the same from our vet as from one of the on-line stores, though your experience may be different. I would...

As already mentioned, your state Veterinary Board. In most states this is under the Department of Agriculture. In my limited experience dealing with state boards it is extremely difficult to get any decision in your favor. A missed diagnosis, depending on the specifics of course, will...

1. FAA regulations dictate airlines are not allowed to accept tranquilized animals. 2. The "value" of the cat has little bearing on how it is handled. Airlines vary in their history of handling pets, but for the most part they do a respectable job. The pilot will already know there is a live...

Actually they're not. I've rehabbed a rather large number of squirrels over the years. They don't have the emotional capacity. I've got one that came in a year ago that is partially disabled. (No use of one back leg below the knee, apx. 20% use of the other. She can flick her tail but not...

Spay and neuter techniques have gone through a series of transitions in recent years. The procedures now recommended are far less traumatic to the animal and the exterior incision site in a cat is rarely longer than a cm or two. It is also now quite common to use surgical glue rather than...

The detailed data was reported in the JAVMA (Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association) and is their recommendation for proper guidelines. Respondents agreed with and supported the recommendations. The area low cost spay/neuter programs have adopted these guidelines and limit...

At 10/11 months they are sexually mature. If the male is 5 months old he's almost certainly not, but if he's 6 he may be. Putting them together sounds like a time bomb (or "kitten bomb"). Not sure where you are located, but in cold climates this is not kitten season, but that doesn't mean you...

The data on juvenile spay/neuter demonstrates there is a higher incidence of complications and a higher mortality rate when procedures are done early. Risks are still quite low, but the best time, from a medical standpoint, is around 5 months. As such, juvenile sterilization is no longer...

Valium (diazaepam) is not usually used for this purpose for cats. It's effects on them are somewhat different than with other mammals, including the tendency to stimulate appetite as mentioned previously. While it can help with some types of anxiety, it is less effective than other options and...

Off the top of my head I'd suggest a cat restraint bag. There are various types available and not very expensive. Some zip, others close with velcro, but they wrap the cat up and you should be able to treat her. They're quite effective and easy to use (once you get the hang of them.) There...

We lost our old dog in December of 1992, it was terribly heart breaking. I had always had a dog from the time I was young and love them dearly. (Really missed our dog while I was in college - back in the 70s!) We didn't get another dog until after we moved from DC to NC, then bought a house...

It seems you answered your own concern about getting a dog: How many times have I seen someone get a dog because they really wanted one, but were at a point in their life when it just wasn't the right thing for themselves or the dog. Dogs do require more time and effort, on a daily basis, than...