Feline Upper Respiratory Infection
What causes a feline upper respiratory infection? Feline upper respiratory infection (URI) is one term for a respiratory infection caused by one or more viral or bacterial agents. Synonyms for this condition include feline infectious respiratory disease and feline upper respiratory disease complex (URD). The infection may be caused by one or more viral and […]
Top 10 Reasons to Spay or Neuter Your Pet
By Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando Medical Director Dr. Becky Rhoades Spaying or neutering is a no-brainer for most pet owners – they get that their pet will be healthier, live longer, be easier to care for, and have fewer behavior issues. They know the best time for their pet to get spayed or neutered […]
Take Your Cat to the Vet: It Could Save Their Life
By Medical Director Dr. Becky Rhoades Did you know that cats outnumber dogs as the most popular family pet? Unfortunately, it seems that going to see their veterinarian for a checkup is just not as important as it is with our dogs. But why? Because cats never leave the house or yard, so cat owners […]
Those Pesky Little Fleas and Ticks
By Medical Director Dr. Becky Rhoades Every day while doing an exam on a pet, I will ask the client about their flea and tick prevention program. Many respond with, “My pet doesn’t have fleas” and assume they don’t need to provide their pet with any prevention. I gently advise the client that fleas and […]
Feline Flea Control
Where did my cat get fleas? The most common flea found on cats and dogs is the cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis), although any species of fleas, including fleas from rabbits, squirrels or other wildlife, can be found on cats. The most important source of cat fleas is newly emerged adult fleas from flea pupae in […]
Spay and Neuter Early: Prevent Homeless Kittens
By Pet Alliance Medical Director, Dr. Becky Rhoades I have said “woulda, coulda, shoulda” so many times in my life, but then the opportunity is gone and I missed out. When it comes to getting your cat spayed, it’s more than just a missed opportunity. It’s more mouths to feed, more vet bills, and for […]
