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The Cat’s Paw: Wherever Has It Been?

A cat’s paw is an elusive phenomenon even though it is clearly attached to the animal in question. If you don’t believe me, when you have some time to kill, just try and follow the path of the paw in the course of any given day. A shovel for unsuspecting toys, litter and other objects infecting territory, a shield for the eyes from too much sunlight, the paw is a cat’s most ubiquitous tool. But when did it become known as an unpleasant or distasteful task or to be used for the advantage of another as the usage of the … Continue reading →

Vet Offices and Surveillance Cameras

I got to thinking about something I haven’t seen in any vet offices since we moved from Phoenix: surveillance cameras. Observations on Vet Offices I specifically got to thinking about it last Thursday when I took Murph to the specialist for a consult on his paw. I had never been to this particular veterinary practice. I’ve really only been to two other vet offices since we moved to Nashville: Southside Animal Hospital and Banfield in Petsmart when I found Tabby. This new-to-us office was much like any other vet practice. There was a reception desk and a waiting room, and … Continue reading →

Swimming with Kangaroos and Author/Publisher/Pet Rescuer Dindy Robinson: Part II

In Part I of my interview with Dindy Robinson we talked about her animal rescues. This section is all about her adorable cats… Courtney Mroch: What kind of pets do you have now? Names, ages, breeds, etc? Dindy Robinson: We don’t have any dogs right now –our last dog died in January after thirteen happy years with us. We have seven cats –all rescues. Gollum is a gray male tiger, about 4.5 years old. When we first got him, he nearly died from a stomach virus. He had very smelly, running diarrhea. We had to wrap him in a towel … Continue reading →

Pet First Aid: Foot Pad Burns

A foot pad burn is something you can usually treat at home. How might a pet injure a foot pad? Asphalt roads can reach more than 140 degrees Fahrenheit on the hottest summer days. Walking on fresh tar or asphalt — which can reach over 300 degrees Fahrenheit. A curious dog or cat may burn his feet on a hot stovetop. An inquisitive cat may explore a candle or hot light bulb with a paw. If your pet has burned a foot pad, the first thing you should do is get the injured paw into cold water. And not just … Continue reading →

Cat Physiology Facts

From head to toe, from whiskers to tail tip, cats are unique animals! Here are some things you may not know about your cat’s body. A cat’s spine has more vertebrae than a human’s spine, making it far more flexible. The main spine has thirty vertebrae; the tail may have between fourteen and twenty-eight vertebrae, depending on the breed. Do cats always land on their feet? Not always, but a lot of the time. A cat can quickly turn downwards, thanks to amazing flexibility, strong muscles, and an amazing sense of balance. The longer the fall, the greater chance a … Continue reading →