There are few behaviors more frustrating to cat owners than the cat who suddenly begins to soil outside the litter box. In fact, it is one of the main reasons owners abandon their cats or drop them off in shelters, where they’re often euthanized. Cats who exhibit this behavior are mistakenly labeled spiteful or angry when in reality, neither is true. This behavior is a call for help. Something in their life has gone seriously wrong! Most often the underlying cause relates to the home environment, a natural instinct to mark, or underlying illness. Let’s take a look at what
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Cushing’s Disease in Dogs in Holmdel, NJ
Cushing’s disease occurs most frequently in middle aged to older dogs, and is the result of an overproduction of the hormone cortisol. Cortisol is a highly beneficial hormone, produced by the adrenal gland in response to stress. For a dog, that stress can be something as simple as a trip to the vet’s office. Under normal circumstances, a low level of cortisol is released triggering bodily changes that support the dog’s metabolism and immune system through the period of perceived crisis. Once balance is restored, cortisol levels drop naturally. Chronically elevated levels of cortisol can be caused by a malfunctioning
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IS IT SAFE TO SHARE…?
What’s more natural than sharing our favorite foods with our “best friends?” Unfortunately, some of our go-to favorites can have dire consequences for our pets. Knowing what’s safe and what’s an absolute “no-no” is vital! While most people worry about dogs because of their natural quest for table scraps, cats should be protected from these foods as well. Let’s look at some foods you should NEVER share with your furry BFFs: CHOCOLATE…most people have heard that you don’t give chocolate to your pets, but they may not know why. Chocolate contains “theobromine” which is found in cola, tea, and acai
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Significant Advances In Lyme Vaccines for Dogs
With the exception of Hudson and Salem Counties, New Jersey is designated a “high risk” state when it comes to Lyme Disease. There were 17,201 new cases reported, among the canine population, during 2017. The CDC classifies ticks as being 2nd only to mosquitoes when it comes to transmitting diseases, both infectious and toxic, to humans as well as pets. Along with a marked increase in diagnosed cases of Lymes, we’ve begun to see an influx of tick species previously unknown to our geographic area. This raises concerns for transmission of more serious diseases, some of which come with greater
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