Cats often lose their self-confidence when certain factors or situations threaten their feelings of security. These may include a change in their daily routine, the arrival of a new pet or person, moving to a new home, or anything that threatens to disrupt their safety and comfort.

When a cat feels threatened or overwhelmed by specific factors in his environment, he will look for a place to hide in such as under the bed or furniture. However, there are also cats that love to stay under the couch or bed covers so they can sleep undisturbed.

Sometimes, cats that launch into excessive meowing may be harboring feelings of insecurity. There are also those that engage in specific behaviors or antics to get their owner’s attention.

Another important indicator of insecurity in cats is walking with their tails low or tucked between their legs.

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If you’re concerned that your Pug may have diabetes, talk to your vet to find out about specific signs and symptoms. Diabetes can occur in just about any breed of dog no matter the age or sex of the dog. Most diabetes cases are seen in obese dogs, female dogs or senior dogs; however, it has been known to occur in young dogs and in males. Dogs that have diabetes will most likely be extremely thirsty and urinate frequently. The primary job of insulin is to trigger the liver and muscles to convert glucose from the blood into sugar. When this doesn’t happen there is an excessive amount of glucose in the blood stream, which is discharged from the body through urination. Other symptoms of diabetes may include hunger, weight loss, lethargy, vomiting, enlarged liver, cataracts, bladder or kidney infection. Call your veterinarian Greenwood, IN if you see any of these symptoms in your Pug. ... Read more »

If you’re caring for a British Shorthair cat and her kittens you may be wondering when the best time to wean the kittens will be. Your vet can help give a suggested time frame based on your particular British Shorthair kittens. Weaning is the process of transitioning your kitten from mama cat’s milk or bottle fed milk to solid food. Most vets agree that you can begin the weaning process when your British Shorthair kitten is around four weeks old. Your kitten will most likely let you know she’s ready when she starts exploring her mother’s food and tries to nibble on it on her own. If possible, allow the mama cat to start and finish the weaning process. If you are weaning an orphan kitten then you may be able to start weaning her around the third or fourth week of age. If you’re unsure just give your veterinarian Greenwood, IN a call. For more details, visit this websit ... Read more »