Tips for Adopting a Shelter Cat

June is Adopt A Shelter Cat Month! This is one cause that we are happy to support. We love seeing shelter cats getting second chances! Read on as a Pasadena, MD vet offers some advice on adopting a new kitty. Keep An Open Mind Sometimes people want a specific age, color, or breed of cat. There’s nothing wrong with that, but leave yourself open. A cat who meets exactly none of your requirements may end … Read More »

Have you recently adopted a baby snake or lizard? Congratulations! It’s important to remember that reptiles are essentially wild animals. Even those who have been bred in captivity really aren’t entirely domesticated. Some, however, tend to be more friendly than others are. Of course, it’s much easier to make friends with a baby reptile than with an adult. Here, a Pasadena, MD vet discusses befriending a reptile. Making Friends While it’s often advised to handle … Read More »

October is Adopt A Shelter Dog Month! This is one cause that we are happy to support. Quite a few of our canine patients were adopted from shelters, and are now happy, beloved pets. Going to a shelter is a great way to find your new furry friend! Read on as a local Pasadena, MD vet discusses adopting shelter dogs. Why Go To A Shelter? Adopting from a shelter is really one of the best … Read More »

Do you have a hedgehog for a pet? These little guys can make absolutely adorable animal companions! Hedgehogs are quite unique, however. We all know that Fluffy loves catnip and Fido enjoys chew toys, but what does it take to make a hedgehog happy? A local Pasadena, MD vet offers tips below. Hidey-Hole Your pet hedgehog will need some hidey-holes, so he always has a place to go if he feels scared or just wants … Read More »

If you have a bunny, you may know that they regularly shed their coats and grow new ones. This is known as molting. Unlike what happens when dogs and cats shed, bunnies don’t just lose dead fur: they grow completely new coats. Read on as a local Pasadena, MD vet discusses molting in bunnies. Molting Times Bunnies molt for the first time when they are about 4-5 months old. During that first molt, they lose … Read More »