How do I know if my dog or cat is sick?

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008

I spent a couple years employed as a Veterinary technician and the most common lament I recall from the doctors when examining a pet was, “I wish he could tell me what was wrong.” Give your vet a hug the next time you bring Fluffy in for a checkup because the poor Doc faces the […]

Why Do Cats Purr?

Tuesday, April 15th, 2008

This is a fun one because nobody REALLY knows except cats and they’re not tellin’! Scientists generally try to frame this question in the context of evolutionary imperative. The thinking is that everything an animal does is the direct result of improving its odds of survival or procreation. For example, a cat doesn’t play with a […]