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At some point in time, most of us have had the pleasure of bringing home a new kitten For the most part, it tends to be an exciting and happy occasion, but the key to that excitement and happiness is making sure that you have done your homework and are prepared for the event

In the previous article (“6 Most Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Your New Kitten – Part I”), we covered the necessity of vaccinations for your kitten and why you need to de-worm them multiple times Part II will answer the following questions: * Is there a particular routine I should follow when it comes to grooming my kitten

In Part II of the “6 Most Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Your New Kitten, I covered the subjects of grooming your kitten and dealing with their energy levels This is the third and final part of the series and deals with the following questions: ·How do I know if my kitten is growing properly

Overeating Dogs: Is Your Pup One?

Hope for the opposite as we may, humans don’t enter this world on an even playing field Even excluding complex socioeconomic issues, inequality lurks in our medical charts: some of us are genetically predisposed for medical issues such as heart disease and certain cancers

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Pregnant While Nursing

Pregnant While Nursing

Dear VetsLovePets:
 
Our cat, Trixie, just weaned a batch of kittens a week or two ago. We took her to the vet for her prespay check up and found out she’s already pregnant. How can this happen when she’s nursing kittens? I thought nursing mothers couldn’t get pregnant?
 
Chris
Kingston, Ontario
 
Dear Chris:
 
Hopefully you found homes for Trixie’s kittens. Cows, people and cats can start to cycle while nursing. Mother cats may not show all the signs of heat while nursing, but many queens if not confined are pregnant by the time their kittens are 8-10 weeks old. Talk to your veterinarian about your options.
 
Good Luck.
 
Shawn Smith, DVM
 
Dr. Smith has raised and trained German Shorthaired Pointers for over 20 years. He raised and trained 3 of the first 12 Versatile Champion German Shorthairs in North America including the first two bitches. He is also a field judge. 
 
Practicing veterinary medicine for over 25 years, Dr. Smith uses conventional medicine and surgery, acupuncture, homeopathy, nutrition, and education to promote and restore optimal health in pets and animals. To educate and inform pet owners, he invites your questions, comments, stories, and humor to promote better pet ownership and health. He can be reached at veterinaryhospital@rogers.com