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The Daily Vet is a blog featuring veterinarians from all walks of life. Every week they will tackle entertaining, interesting, and sometimes difficult topics in the world of animal medicine – all in the hopes that their unique insights and personal experiences will help you to understand your pets.

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Do You Need Pet Insurance?

A lot of my veterinary clients ask me about pet insurance. They want to know whether they should purchase it for their pet, which policy is best, if having insurance is worth the cost. These are all great questions. READ MORE

Jan 30, 2012 / (3) comments

Keeping Your Cat Fit with Toys

Exercise is important for all cats. It helps keep them fit and lean, avoiding the very common problem of obesity. And toys are probably one of the best ways to encourage your cat to exercise. READ MORE

Jan 23, 2012 / (4) comments

Protecting Cats from the Cold

In many parts of the country, winter is in full swing and temperatures are dipping. So far, here in Rhode Island where I live, we’ve been pretty lucky. We’ve had no snow to speak of and reasonably mild temperatures on many days, particularly for this time of the year. READ MORE

Jan 16, 2012 / (5) comments

Pet Adoptions Followed by Pet Returns

For better or for worse, the holidays often bring new pets into our households. Your addition may have been well-planned and thoughtfully implemented, which is always the recommended course. However, many of these new pets end up in our homes either as gifts or as our own impulsive purchases or adoptions. READ MORE

Jan 09, 2012 / (5) comments

Socializing Your Kitten

The fact that young puppies need to be socialized is a well-known fact that is increasingly being recognized by trainers, veterinarians, behaviorists and pet owners alike. However, what you may not know is that kittens also need to be socialized, and they need to be socialized very early in their life. READ MORE

Jan 02, 2012 / (2) comments

My Cat-Related New Year's Resolution

Can you believe that we’re looking at the beginning of a new year? To me, it seems like this year just started and here we are at the very end of it already. The coming of a new year is a great time to make resolutions — promises and wishes that we hope to follow through on in the coming... READ MORE

Dec 26, 2011 / (5) comments

Caring for Your New Cat

Bringing home a new cat or kitten is a terribly exciting time. Having a new pet in the house is fun, and getting better acquainted with your new friend is more than half the enjoyment. But you may find that your new friend needs some help and patience in making the adjustment to his new home. READ MORE

Dec 19, 2011 / (8) comments

Holiday Gift Ideas for Cats and Cat Lovers

It’s that time of year again. With the holidays just around the corner, thoughts for many of us turn to gifts and gift-giving. What do you get for that special person or terrific pet for the holidays? Here are some thoughts: READ MORE

Dec 12, 2011 / (4) comments

Keep Your Cat Safe and Healthy During the Holidays

The holidays bring with them decorations, gifts, good foods, and lots of activity as people visit friends and family to spread the good cheer. But to our cats these things translate into new "toys" to play with that may not be entirely safe, foods that probably shouldn’t be shared, and... READ MORE

Dec 05, 2011 / (4) comments

Meet the Mutts of the Cat World

National Mutt Day is scheduled to be celebrated on December 2. In the dog world, mutts are also known as mongrels; non-purebred dogs whose genetic heritage is made up of two or more breeds. READ MORE