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Porky and Buddy Pet Health – Why Does My Old Cat Do That?

July 31, 2018 Contributor
My cat, Betsy, has been my best friend for sixteen years now and she has been a great companion through many adventures. But when I took her on a road trip earlier this summer in our RV she spent the whole trip yowling in her carrier. She has never done that before. I ended up coming home early because she was so upset. Even now she does not seem to be the same happy cat as before the trip.

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Porky and Buddy Pet Health – Preventing Feline Diseases

July 23, 2018 Contributor
Last week, we responded to a question about a cat that may have been suffering from a condition known as “chronic idiopathic/post-viral rhinitis.” We focused on the need for a veterinary examination and what to do to manage the condition once it is diagnosed. But what about preventing it from happening in the first place?

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Primrose
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Pet of the Week – Primrose

July 19, 2018 Contributor
Primrose is a sweet, playful young kitten, the last of our District 12 tributes still waiting for a forever home. She is a snuggly typical kitten, and as you can see, a very good napper. When she wakes up, she’s adventurous and absolutely loves to play – especially with catnip toys and balls with bells or something similar in them.

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Porky and Buddy Pet Health – The Dangers of Domestic Abuse

July 12, 2018 Contributor
Last week, you talked about the issue of seniors moving out of their homes and how to deal with their pets. That’s an important problem I know, because, well, we all get old. But here’s another one that I would like some advice about. What about pets in homes where there is domestic violence? Are they also at risk of abuse?

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