Your cat loves being able to spend time with you, and you want her to be as comfortable in your presence as she can be. Since you are together often, you’ve noticed that she is shedding an awful lot. Why is this?

Your pet needs to shed to help maintain her coat, and this means that it will always be happening to some degree. Some breeds will shed more than others as well. There are also environmental factors that could increase her shedding, like changes in temperature. For example, her coat may thin out a bit as summer approaches. Your pet may also be lacking in the nutrients to maintain a healthy coat, and is shedding due to this deficit. Offer your pet a well-rounded diet packed with nutrients to ensure she is able to get everything she needs to stay happy and healthy. For additional information, please contact your loc ... Read more »

Your dog loves to drink some fresh, clean water when he is thirsty, and you want to make sure this is always provided to him. Would an automatic water dish help with this?

An automatic dish would allow you to fill it up in larger portions, and it would then distribute the water on an as needed basis. This means that your pet will likely need you to participate in refilling his bowl less often. This can be great if you are constantly finding yourself checking his dish, or if you are out of the house for longer periods of time. If you are coming home to find your pet with an empty water dish, an automatic one may help keep him well-hydrated while you are out and about. For more information, please contact your local Los Gatos, CA vet clinic.

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Your cat is most likely fastidious by nature so it should be pretty easy to train her to use a litter box. Select a litter box that is the right size for your cat. Your cat should be able to climb in and out and turn around easily. Some litter boxes open in the front while others open at the top. The top opening box prevents other pets from snacking in the litter box. The choice of litter is a matter of preference, both yours and your cat’s - clumping scooping litter or traditional non-clumping, scented or non-scented, clay or recyclable materials. Consider trying a few different litters until you find the right one for you and your cat. Set up the litter box where your cat can get to easily also provides some privacy for when it is in use. For more information, contact your London, ON veterinarian.

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