Posts by InTouch

  Cats meow for a few reasons, but it usually isn’t because of other felines. Normally, the only time cats meow to each other is when a mother and her small kittens communicate. That’s not to say cats never meow or trill with each other. Sometimes they do, but meowing is mostly used with people.…

Stem cell therapy has been a big topic of conversation lately in human and veterinary medicine. You might have wondered what this therapy can do for you and your pet. If you don’t know much about this kind of therapy, you should seek more education about it. There are an increasing number of interesting and…

  Dogs communicate with their bark. Barking is a good thing for the most part, but if you’re dealing with excessive barking issues like telling them quiet, and they just get louder. Or they spot another dog with their pet parent out for a walk, and they’re still barking when they’ve reached the other end…

  If someone says your cat may have ringworm, you might think your pet has parasites. But that isn’t the case. Despite the name, ringworm isn’t a parasite. It’s actually a skin fungal infection, also known as dermatophytosis. According to the Merck Veterinary Manual, “In cats, about 98% of ringworm cases are caused by the…

Our cats are amazing creatures, they will happily curl up for a nap in our laps, or attack the fly buzzing around your houseplant with the ferocity of a wild jungle panther! Because they are so instinctually driven and independent, it is important to protect your cat from everything you can, because, let’s face it,…

  Like their pet parents, dogs need a balanced lifestyle. Daily exercise, twenty minutes to two hours a day, a nutritious diet understood and overseen by us pet parents —healthy sleeping habits, which will come naturally with exercise. Today in the U.S., sixty percent of our fur babies are overweight or obese. Impacting the quality…

Do you have a new puppy in the family? Or do you have an existing dog who just needs a little bit more training? Either way, if you’re looking for information about how to train your dog successfully in South Bend, we’ve got you covered. In the article below, you’ll find some basic information to…

It’s always concerning when your dog’s eating and drinking behaviors suddenly change, but if your dog stops eating altogether, this is a cause for alarm in many pet owners. Going off of food is never a good sign in dogs, but if he is still drinking, your dog is not in immediate danger. In the…

Have you ever seen your dog’s teeth chattering? Do you ever find yourself wondering what causes this and why your dog might be performing this odd behavior? Many dog owners notice teeth chattering in their pets now and then, and some can become concerned that there’s an underlying health problem causing this condition. Most of…

Do you have a dog who is food aggressive? Many dogs are protective of their food and can sometimes become aggressive because of it, but this is not a good behavior for a family pet. If your dog is food aggressive, you’re not alone. In the article below, you’ll find some ideas for preventing or…