Posts by madwire
Protect Your Cat’s Hearing
Cat’s have a heightened sensitivity to sounds, so it’s important to help keep their ears protected! Animals, and in this case cats, have heightened senses compared to their human counterparts. Cats have a remarkable sense of hearing that is a similar range to humans, but cats can hear many higher-pitched sounds that go undetected by…
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know About Cat Abscesses
Learn the important signs and symptoms of abscesses in your feline friend! Abscesses are not uncommon in cats, but they’re not something you want to be left untreated or go unnoticed because they’re quite painful for cats. There are many causes for abscesses, and knowing what to look for and how to treat them is…
Read MoreAre You Annoying Your Cat?
Explore traits and behaviors that may leave your kitty giving you the cold shoulder! Your furry feline is unique — some say fussy and finicky — but a personality all of their own! And while they might just be the Ebenezer Scrooge of cats, their behavior or lack of affection may actually be an annoyance…
Read MoreIs Your Puppy The Hermit Of The House?
Explore how to get them outside and loving walks in the great outdoors! Do you have a puppy, who, when it’s time to go for their daily walk, they just lay around the house and won’t budge? While it’s a little odd for puppy parents, this kind of behavior isn’t uncommon. The Vet Set in…
Read MoreImprove Your Cat’s Health With A Clean Litter Box
Wipe, scoop, and spray towards a healthier environment for your cat! Being a cat parent is worth it — the snuggles and the fun in getting to know the unique personalities of cats — and then there is the dirty and less rewarding job of cleaning the litter box. You have to admit, tending to…
Read MoreAll About Feeding Your Cat
Learn more about common cat feeding questions. Whether you just became a first-time cat parent or you’ve had many cats over the years, at one time or another (maybe right now), you’ve wondered about how much you should feed your cat and what kind of cat food you should use. It seems that everyone has…
Read MoreKeeping Your Cat Healthy: Treating And Preventing UTIs
Is your cat having issues at the litter box? Urinary tract infections (UTI) are a health concern for cats and if you’ve noticed them behaving differently or have issues using their litter box, they may be dealing with a UTI. At The Vet Set in Carroll Gardens, we commonly treat cats for UTIs, so we…
Read MoreCamping With Your Dog
Enjoy little fresh air in the outdoors with your pooch! Getting out of the city is a must during the summer — trading your Carroll Gardens’ Brookstone for a tent, clear night skies, and the sounds of the great outdoors can help you wade the otherwise relentless heat and humidity. And, what better way than…
Read MoreSocial Etiquette For Your Dog
Get out and about tips for proper dog etiquette! As a dog owner, you likely enjoy taking your dog out anywhere they’re allowed — breweries, open-air shopping centers, and even on vacation — but as dogs are allowed into more places of business, it becomes increasingly more pertinent that they’re well socialized and can adhere…
Read MoreWater Safety With Dogs
Have a splash with your dog this summer! When it comes to lakes, oceans, or any body of water, if you’re splashing around, your dog will follow suit and jump right in — they don’t like roaming the shore while you’re having all the fun! If it’s your dog’s first time near the water, introducing…
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