Have you ever come across a stray cat or a
cat that appears to be lost? If so, one of the first things you should do is
check to see if it’swearing a collar with ID
information. Use the information to contact the owners and return the cat. If
there’s no ID, then try taking the cat to the vet to have him scanned for a
microchip. The microchip could be another way to help identify the cat’s
owners. If there’s no ID then you should check social media for reports of a
missing cat. Take note of any flyers posted to see if the cat pictured is the
one you found. If you can keep the cat until the owner is found that would be
great. If you can’t, let your veterinarian Bend, OR know and ask them to care
for the cat or find a volunteer to care for the cat until the owner is found.
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Did you
know that guinea pigs can get ticks like cats, dogs and other pets? They are
more susceptible to ticks if you have other pets in the home or if you allow
your guinea pig to have time outdoors roaming in the grass. Typically, ticks do
not go after guinea pigs or seek them out. However, if the guinea pig is in the
grass then he could pick up a tick. If a tick is on a dog or cat in your home
then it could easily transfer to the guinea pig’s cage or the guinea pig itself.
Ticks are outdoors via dogs, cats, birds and other animals. Be sure to always
look over your guinea pig once he comes inside from having time outdoors or if
you find a tick on another animal in the home. Remove the tick slowly and
carefully ensuring that it completely comes out. Give your vet clinic Bend OR a
call for assistance.
Showing your guinea pig not only takes
precision in signing up for classes and registration, but it also takes
preparation. Here are tips for ways to prepare your guinea pig for a show.
First, you need to do bathe your guinea pig. If he’s not too dirty the using
pet bath wipes to wipe is coat clean may work. If he needs a full bath, check
with your vet to find out what shampoo and other products to use. It’s
recommended that you bathe your cavy one week before the show if he has short
hair and up to two weeks before the show if he has long hair. Trim your guinea
pig’s nails and make sure you have de-greased the grease glands located on the
bum. Your veterinary clinic Bend, OR may also recommend a dip to prevent lice
or lice eggs from developing in the coat. Visit their homepage to know more.
If your cat
is not eating and has not been eating for at least a day or two, please call
your vet right away. There’s not much to worry about if your cat skips a meal
now and again especially if your cat is a mouser and generally enjoys a mouse
or other small creature for a snack. However, cats that skip multiple meals in
a row usually do so because they are sick, they are in pain, or they are having
trouble with their teeth or gums. Some cats will even skip meals if they are
bored with their food or are insisting for a particular food. You can switch
out your cat’s food to see if that helps. You may also want to try serving a
soft food in case the problem is teeth or gum related. If this still doesn’t
work then your veterinarian Bend
OR may need to examine your cat.
Weight gain is
something both people and animals face especially when there’s not a lot of
thought put into meal portions or the need for exercise. This is definitely
true with cats. If you feed your cat too much regular food, treats, and in-between snacks without watching out for amounts given then your cat can easily
gain weight. If the scale is going up for your cat, please talk to your vet
about a diet change, exercise changes, etc. What can’t make your cat gain
weight, however, is being spayed or neutered. Contrary to a popular belief or
myth is that getting your cat ‘fixed’ can cause a lot of weight gain for your
cat, which is why some decide not to have their cats fixed. This simply isn’t
true. Your vet hospital Bend, OR can tell you that it’s food and lack of
exercise that causes most obesity problems in cats.
