Ultrasound: Answers to 5 Common Questions
Does ultrasound provide a definitive diagnosis? Ultrasound is a powerful diagnostic tool, and in many instances the only one necessary to yield the diagnosis – but, unfortunately, not all cases fall into this category. Ultrasound permits detailed evaluation of the internal organ structure – for one, it is the only available imaging modality to assess […]
Manny’s Unexpected Journey – How to Find Your Lost Cat
We try to provide good physical and emotional health to our furry family members. For years my husband and I have taken our cats out for car rides, on bike rides, for walks and hikes. One of our disabled cats has traveled all over the United States and even to several Airbnb’s in the Caribbean. […]
Independence Day for Us, Our Cats Not So Much By Bernadette Kazmarski
Fireworks aren’t the only thing that can make cats uncomfortable on Independence Day—keep them in mind when preparing for any home event including foods, decorations, and summertime traditions, like grilling. Much of this information also applies to dogs and other pets as well. Fireworks It’s not just one fireworks display, it’s also the prevalence of […]
Mt Lebanon Stop Declaw Committee
SAVE THE PAW BAN DECLAW The 18th Century philosopher Kant argued that social change occurs as a result of a change in thinking. The change in thinking that challenged the long held Cartesian dualism claim that animals lack a mind, therefore, do not feel pain originated with the 17th century philosopher Jeremey Bentham. Bentham argued […]
American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists Annual Service Animal Eye Exam Event
The ophthalmologists and staff at BluePeal Pittsburgh are excited to again be participating the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists Annual Service Animal Eye Exam Event taking place in May 2023. Now in its 14th year, this event has provided over 80,000 free examinations in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. This effort is due […]
Changing our Views on Free Roaming Cats – Return to Home for Better Feline Welfare
Becky L. Morrow, DVM, MS, CAWA It is no wonder that we are confused as to what the best action is to take if we find a “stray” cat outside. For over 70 years we got the message loud and clear – bring the “stray” cat to the shelter. And why wouldn’t we think this […]
Why Does My Pet Need a Cone?
Imagine getting a cut on your finger that requires stitches. At first it hurts, but then within a few days it gets itchy… very, very itchy. To help relive the itchy, you start to scratch the area. You feel better so you stop scratching, but the itch returns with a vengeance, so you start scratching […]
Protect Your Cat, Yourself and Other Animals With Just One Vaccine
Every year around 59,000 people die from rabies, over one person every ten minutes. Rabies is 100% preventable and prevention starts with the animal owner.”1 This quote is from materials provided by the Global Alliance for Rabies Control for World Rabies Day observed annually on September 28. And before you think this is a distant […]
The Found Kitten Decision Game
The universal response to finding kittens is to presume they are abandoned and unable to care for themselves and to remove them, but not only is that rarely the right response, it’s not even the right presumption and can often be harmful to the kittens you want to help. The found kitten decision game involves […]
Service and Therapy Dog Training: Different Paths but Both Rewarding By April Minech
Therapy dogs are not service dogs. Service dogs are dogs who are specially trained to perform specific tasks to help a person who has a disability. Service dogs stay with their person and have special access privileges in public places such as on planes, restaurants, etc. Therapy dogs, such as ones who work toward earning therapy […]