It is a fun time of year here at Pittsburgh Spay and Vaccination Clinic, as we are meeting many new puppies and kittens! As we bring new pets into our families and around the children in our lives it is important to make sure everyone is protected from any possible… read more →
Have We Made Their Lives A Little Too Easy?? The Cornell Feline Health Center thinks we need to make feeding your cat more of a natural process, emphasizing a cat’s inherent desire to hunt. Hunting keeps the cat active, which burns calories and promotes a healthy body weight and lean… read more →
Have We Made Their Lives A Little Too Easy?? The Cornell Feline Health Center thinks we need to make feeding your cat more of a natural process, emphasizing a cat’s inherent desire to hunt. Hunting keeps the cat active, which burns calories and promotes a healthy body weight and lean… read more →
Someone once said that cats don’t age, they grow more refined. Either way, as time progresses geriatric illnesses can develop. By being aware of some concerns regarding older cats, you can be a more educated and prepared caregiver for your aging companion. It’s important that your elderly cat receive regular… read more →
Contagious Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Diagnosed In Ohio and Central Pennsylvania Rabbit Hemorrhagic Viral Disease is a very contagious, rarely diagnosed, illness that has the capability to cause rapid death in groups of rabbits. Historically it has caused the deaths of millions of rabbits in countries where detection and diagnosis was… read more →
Emergency Recall by the FDA There has been an Emergency Recall by the FDA of many popular dog foods that are all manufactured at one plant but sold under many different labels. These foods have been found to have up to 70 times the allowable levels of Vitamin D which… read more →
Animal Super-senses! I hope you enjoy the following information about various animal super-senses! From sensational-sniffers to electricity detectors, animals have an array of impressive sensory capabilities and we found these fun-facts worth sharing: 1.) Think of the term alligator skin as a compliment: It is extraordinarily sensitive to minute changes… read more →
Early Winter snow and ice have made a surprise visit to Pittsburgh already. Whether you’re driving in your car or out for a dog walk, a patch of slippery ice can cause serious injury for both humans and canines. Unfortunately, not all methods of de-icing are safe for your pooch.… read more →
Holiday Decorating To Keep Your Cat Safe Thanksgiving is behind us and many Pittsburghers have already retrieved the boxes full of holiday decorations, anxious to make the house festive and bright. Cats, too, are anxious to explore all the wonders of the holiday season as well. Here are some tips… read more →
A Two Year Retrospective, in Two Parts Two years ago we introduced philosophical and environmental changes at PSVC designed to decrease Stress, Anxiety, and Fear while your pets are in our Clinic. Our cat clients now seek out the aqua colored towels sprayed with feline calming pheromones in a basket… read more →