When Moxie was at the Vet after he got sick they did several tests including some X-rays and determined that he had arthritis in his lower spine. It appeared as a larger white ‘blob’ surrounding his vertebrae. In retrospect, the only indication that this area was sore was that he would lower his back end… Continue reading Osteoarthritis In Cats and Dogs: What we can do to help
Tag: cats
Moxie has Diabetes: Our Experience
As we discussed in our last post Moxie got sick and it turned out to be pancreatitis. Check out that story here: https://furryornotpetcare.ca/illness-in-cats-observe-and-act-fast/ After his tests and treatment for that Moxie started to eat again, thank goodness, but then he also started to pee a lot. Way more than ever before. I was concerned it… Continue reading Moxie has Diabetes: Our Experience
Illness in Cats: Observe and act fast
My own Moxie recently went through a very scary illness so I wanted to share our experience to help you determine if your cat is ill and what to expect when you head to the Vet. Start with Observation Day 1 Moxie did not eat much on the Sunday, he ate some breakfast but not… Continue reading Illness in Cats: Observe and act fast
Cat Litter: What’s in the box? Yuck!
Litter Box Do’s and Don’ts I have been taking care of cats professionally for 11 years as of December 2022 and I have seen ALOT of litter boxes. Over the years I have read articles, watched webinars, taken courses, and followed cat behavior experts. I obsess over my cats’ litter box situation and get excited… Continue reading Cat Litter: What’s in the box? Yuck!
What pet loss and grief actually feels like
We recently lost two @furryornot gang members, Dexter and Elvis, and I felt it was important to share this information again. This article was first shared in our last Winter newsletter after dealing with the loss of my cat Ramses McQueen. I watched a webinar about grief and it had a huge impact on me.… Continue reading What pet loss and grief actually feels like
Furryornot Stories and Petcare Tips
February 14, 2021 In February I started a new monthly social media post featuring animal facts. When I research topics for the regular Pet Care Tips, attend webinars, and other online training I keep bookmarking interesting tidbits. There is so much that I could cover, but I figure once a month is a realistic and… Continue reading Furryornot Stories and Petcare Tips
Furryornot Stories and Petcare Tips
January 22, 2021 How to Approach a Pet Like a Pro I recently posted a series of Pet Care Tips on Social Media about how to approach a pet and set them at ease. It comes up a lot but I had a few interactions over the past month that made me think it was… Continue reading Furryornot Stories and Petcare Tips
Positive Take on 2020
It was a difficult year to say the least. But for me personally 2020 was not the worst year. Financially it has been a challenge, frustrating and scary at times. However I had been experiencing extreme burnout and the closures and cancellations forced me to stop working insane hours and take a much needed break.… Continue reading Positive Take on 2020
Furryornot Stories and Petcare Tips
Playtime and Enrichment for Your Pet In honour of my current holiday break and Staycation, I am sharing some more details about a topic that I have touched on with our Pet Care Tips on Social Media. What is enrichment? Enrichment is a practice used by pet professionals that I first learned about while volunteering… Continue reading Furryornot Stories and Petcare Tips
Furryornot Stories and Petcare Tips
Furryornot Petcare Update I have been avoiding blogging about my loss of Hal in June. I am naturally very linear so prefer a chronological documentation of events. But I think I placed too much pressure on myself to publicly tackle such an emotional and heart-breaking experience. I would still very much like to write something… Continue reading Furryornot Stories and Petcare Tips