Magical Disappearing Cats: Zazzles & Alex’s Vanishing Acts

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. I don’t know about you, but some of my cats are magic. It’s one thing for […]

Pax’s Story and the Case for Hormone-Spa – Dr. Dobias Natural Healing

People come to me and say, “I have given my dog the best food, the best supplements, go for regular walks, take them to chiro, physio, and acupuncture, and despite all this, my dog got sick!” What am I doing wrong? It may surprise you, but even I sometimes ask the same question. But what if […]

A Gentlemen’s Big Day’s Birding

In my younger days I was very keen on what is generally known as Big Day Birding, or trying to see as many species of birds as possible in one day. In 1983 I co-wrote a book about a one-day, 24-hour competitive birdwatch that I took part in. Called The Big Bird Race, it tells […]

My Visit Showed Therapy Cats Do Actual Therapy

Even though it was a quiet day at the big hospital, I was actually very busy with therapy cat duties! My human and I first stopped at Pediatrics, and a nurse told me that there was a teen girl in the playroom who liked cats. So we went there to find the girl, sitting at […]

Moco-moco – 10,000 Birds

The quiet village of Moco-moco in southwest Guyana was the most southerly point of our sojourn into the landlocked country some months ago. Myself and dear friend Leon blitzed across the savanna in the pre-dawn pinks and purples en route to this village as I strained my eyes trying to pick any birds from the […]

How Silver Vine Affects Cats: Olga’s Experience With Hallucinogens

Hi, I’m Christopher! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my silly Russian Blue cat, Olga. Indoor cats don’t live very exciting lives when their owners aren’t around to entertain them. They can play with toys and interactive games, tear up the furniture, and nibble on houseplants, but they prefer interacting with their owners to […]

Japanese Paradise Flycatcher in Shanghai

Male Japanese Paradise Flycatchers pass through Shanghai in mid-May – they do so in autumn as well, but then without the long tail feathers that are their main attraction for birdwatchers.     eBird talks about the “Stunning breeding male … with a short crest, neon-blue eyerings, and long black tail streamers.”     There […]

My First Cat Agility Trick: The High Jump

My human ordered me an agility kit to see how I’d like it. But first you need to know my history with cat agility. There actually is none! The bigger cat shows sometimes have agility rings, and cats compete. But the one time I tried out agility, I totally failed! I didn’t know what to […]

More Heath Birding around Bonn

I had just been to Wahner Heide (heath) a few weeks ago and covered that visit in my last post, but I found myself back in the same area with my parents for a short Sunday visit. The heath is actually quite extensive and there are some other areas that I would like to explore, […]

Neurological Disorders in Cats: Our Vet Explains Signs, Causes & Treatments

The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » It’s really scary when our pets become ill, particularly when they’re not acting like their normal selves. Often, one of the first signs that there’s something wrong with our cat is that they seem quiet, lethargic, or try to […]

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