Most pets are scared by sudden, loud noises and the end of December can be a very distressing time. Up to 80% of pet owners report that their pet is afraid of fireworks. Most pets will display mild symptoms of fear or anxiety initially but if improperly managed they tend to get worse. Some of
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Cats express pain with subtle changes on their faces. The good news is that we can all learn this language with a simple tool delivered by a research group lead by Dr. Paulo Steagall from the Veterinary Faculty, Université de Montréal. Please check it, learn it and use it: Facial expressions of pain in cats:
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The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) has released updated Feline Zoonoses Guidelines. The document is an excellent example of veterinarians and physicians working together in One Health movement to provide accurate and practical information to owners concerning health risks associated with cat ownership. Check the Guidelines.
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Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) began to study alphachloralose (AC) toxicity in 2019 after several Finnish veterinarians started to discuss it on social media. AC works as an anesthetic. Especially cats are prone to AC toxicity because the substance also acts when a pet eats a mouse that has ingested the poison. When treated
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