World Aids Day, on December 1, reminds everyone about those who are both living with and have died from human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). That opens the doorway for those infected to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). There is a tandem necessity and urgency to fund research and trials to eradicate this disease in addition to providing health services and hospice … [Read more...] about World Aids Day and Feline FIV
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Tiny Kitten and the Balloon
When a cat owner posted a photo of his dad's solution for not losing the family’s teeny tiny newest member in the house, it got more that 800,000 views and many comments. While some were about the home furnishings that appeared in the image, others were amused, and still others not so much so. The PDSA, the UK’s top veterinary charity, voiced concerns about the kitten being … [Read more...] about Tiny Kitten and the Balloon
Friday the Survivor
. Friday is a little burn survivor who surprised his vets with his determination to live, and went on to recover and find his forever home. Friday is one of the candidates in the running for this year's Pet Survivor award, to be given out by UK animal charity PDSA. His story, in brief, is as follows: Little Friday the cat is a real #PetSurvivor. He turned up at a … [Read more...] about Friday the Survivor
Hero cat saves saves owner and fellow cats from house fire
A brave and determined cat saved his petdad and fellow cats and raised the alarm in time for the house to be saved when a fire started in the kitchen. Kenny the Maine Coon cat is being hailed as a hero for running upstairs to wake his petdad after another cat accidentally turned the stove on and started a fire. Rather than running out the cat flap to safety as the house … [Read more...] about Hero cat saves saves owner and fellow cats from house fire
Vets save cat with stomach full of shoelaces
. Cat who got in a knot is saved by PDSA Black-and-white cat Garry, from Hove, UK went along to the Brighton PDSA Pet Hospital for his annual vaccine booster, where PDSA vets discovered an extremely worrying large mass in his stomach. The two-year-old cat was admitted for further tests, and worried owner Ana Barbosa was told to prepare for the worst, as a … [Read more...] about Vets save cat with stomach full of shoelaces