Cats

Is it an Emergency? Shivering, Lethargy, and More

Common complaints of shivering/shaking, and weakness/lethargy.

The Cone of Shame: Elizabethan Collars and Your Pet

Those big white cones you see on dogs serve a much more important function than making a pooch look silly. Learn more why they can save your dog pain and you money.

'Tis the Season of Giving: Pet- and Animal-Based Charities

Dr. Ruth MacPete tells you how to give back to pet organizations this holiday season. For more from Dr. MacPete, find her on Facebook or at www.drruthpetvet.com!

What Is It About Catnip?

Dr. Ruth MacPete dedicates this blog to therapy dogs. For more from Dr. MacPete, find her on Facebook or at www.drruthpetvet.com!

Tylenol Poisoning in Dogs and Cats

Before you reach for Tylenol, make sure that you keep that bottle out of reach of your dog or cat!

Pepper: Before YouTube, the Most Famous Movie Cat

I love movies. I love pets. I love history. Add those together and I unearthed the story of the very first movie star cat, Pepper. Long before YouTube created instant fame from felines frolicking in boxes, there was a story cat that would go on to star in some of Hollywood’s most celebrated silent films. This is the legend of Pepper.

How to Have a Healthy and Happy Cat

Dr. Phil Zeltzman is a mobile, board-certified surgeon in Allentown, PA. Find him online at www.DrPhilZeltzman.com. He is the co-author of “Walk a Hound, Lose a Pound” (www.WalkaHound.com).