Why Collars Could Be the Culprit – Dr. Dobias Healing Solutions

Pax has a habit of introducing me to some very interesting people. Last year, I was walking Pax at Letna Park in my hometown of Prague. On this walk, we ran into a lovely woman, a dog lover, with a beautiful Rhodesian Ridgeback. As we chatted, the woman told me her dog was 11 years […]
On blue chaffinches and more…

I was on Tenerife, Canary Islands, last week and I took the opportunity to stay a couple of days longer to revisit some old haunts. As with most volcanic islands, there are few species on Tenerife but they tend to be endemics (at species or subspecies levels) and they are generally quite abundant in their […]
Funny Sunday Photos – Summer’s Fabulous Cat Life

I have lots of fun and funny photos for you this week! The biggest problem with taking photos of me in the front yard is that it’s a little noisy out there! And that always makes my ears go wonky. I think I was growing impatient with how slow my human was handing out the […]
How to treat and prevent laryngeal paralysis in dogs naturally – Dr. Dobias Healing Solutions

Why Choke Collars and Excessive Vaccination Should Be Avoided Laryngeal paralysis is an uncomfortable condition with several possible causes. It is preventable with some lifestyle changes. Contrary to the belief in conventional medicine that surgery is the only treatment option, there are natural treatment options that can resolve the disease. Laryngeal paralysis can be one […]
Balearic Butterflies: a surprise encounter

As we all know, butterflies like warmth and sunshine, so I didn’t expect to find many during my recent visit to Mallorca. I did manage to see nine species, which is nine more than I would have seen at home in England during the same period. Eight of these were butterflies I anticipated, such as […]
It’s Crunch Time, Cyril: A Weight Loss Journey (Part 2)

The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and meet my five hilarious cats: Clutch, Cyril, Alex, Zelda, and Zazzles. It’s been the longest 6 weeks of Cyril’s life, but we have finally made […]
Ten Bird Videos (a generic but correct title)

I am aware that videos have gotten very much out of fashion. Humans have recently mastered still photography despite the massive technological obstacles. Of course, it is much harder to freeze the action to create still photography rather than just merely document what happens with a video. Still, some of us may still feel nostalgic […]
Making Lots of Kids Happy – That’s My Job!

I was so happy to have a therapy cat visit at the children’s hospital because we didn’t get to go last month. It’s an easy visit for me since everyone is so nice. The first people I saw in the lobby were a pair of little blonde girls with their mom. I jumped up on […]
Store Bought vs Homemade Cat Food: Vet-Reviewed Pros, Cons & FAQ

The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Even though hundreds of store-bought cat food options are on the market, many owners want to make homemade cat food for their cats. Whether it’s because it feels more personal or they believe it’s healthier, it’s not uncommon […]
The Path to 600 – 10,000 Birds

Another milestone reached! A couple of days ago, with the help of Australia I was able to observe my 600th life species. And even though I say that I am not a lister, reaching a nice, round number feels quite satisfying and so I am celebrating with a cup of tea and a brownie topped […]