For Prince William County, Manassas and Centreville residents, Tree of Life recommends Prince William Emergency Veterinary Clinic located off Centreville Rd in Manassas, VA.
This article by the ASPCA regarding Emergency Pet Care should answer most of your questions regarding how to find an emergency vet, what signs indicate you should take your pet to an emergency vet and other helpful information that could save your pets life! Click here to learn more.
For Prince William County, Manassas and Centreville residents, Tree of Life recommends Prince William Emergency Veterinary Clinic located off Centreville Rd in Manassas, VA.
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Everyone knows that cats need to be dewormed. But two very common parasites that often infect young cats are called Coccidia and Giardia. Both can cause digestive issues, upset stomachs, diarrhea and worse. Most of the homeless cats and kittens that we rescue have one or both of these infections! To learn more, including symptoms, treatment and prevention, click here.
Companies, such as Purr-fect Cat Fence and Affordable Cat Fence, are making it easier than ever to allow your cat to explore the outdoors, while keeping them safely confined to your yard. Traditional fences, no matter how tall, will NOT deter your kitty from escaping. They can find ways to go over, under or through the fence if given the chance. But a specially designed cat fence provides effective and humane cat confinement so you won't have to worry about your kitty getting lost or injured by a car or predator. It also prevents wildlife and other animals from entering your yard, keeping your cat purr-fectly safe and content!
A cat named Rory ate rat poison and was critically ill. The vet performed a rare interspecies blood transfusion and it worked! "It was one of those situations that it was do-or-die. So, he would have died if we did nothing," said Heller [the vet]. Within an hour, Rory was recovering, and now, three weekly later, he's feeling like himself again. "He is not out fetching the newspaper or peeing on power poles or barking yet!" laughed Edwards [Rory's owner]. "He is just the normal cat that we have - playful, friendly." Read the entire story here. Whether you're a new pet parents or have had cats all your life, you may end up making one or more of the common mistakes below:
For details and to read the entire article, click here. The Manassas Patch newspaper featured our kitten, Lauren, in their article for the Potomac Spay/Neuter Clinic. Be sure to watch the video!
Also, please note the Potomac Spay/Neuter Clinic offers its services to EVERYONE, regardless of residency or income. Due to possible salmonella contamination, Proctor and Gamble is recalling certain lots of Iams and Eukanuba cat and dog food. Salmonella can not only be harmful to your pets, but also to anyone who handles the food. Click here for the full list of recalled foods and lot numbers.
Did you know that young cats and kittens have healthier, happier lives when they have a kitten playmate? Although a lot of owners are excited to play and spend lots of time with their new pet, humans are not an adequate substitute for a feline companion. Kittens can get lonely when we're at work and are ready to play when we're climbing in bed. Having a fellow kitten to play with also prevents certain behavioral issues, like biting or scratching as "play." Young cats also can annoy older cats and dogs with their boundless energy. Read this list of 10 reasons you should consider adopting two kittens instead of one. |