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03/09/2026

Attack: 100. Damage: 0. 😹🐾

Fully committed to the hunt. Threat level: adorable.

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03/09/2026

That's grass, stuck up a cat's nose, and it's more common than you'd think 🐾

Here's something a lot of owners don't realize can happen: cats and dogs can get blades of grass lodged up in their nasal passages.

It often happens with outdoor pets, especially after someone's mowed the lawn nearby. The pet snorts or inhales grass, and a blade gets stuck up there. I've had to remove these more times than I can count.

Signs to watch for: sudden intense sneezing, pawing at the nose, or a cat that seems suddenly distressed and can't settle. Grass up the nose is irritating and uncomfortable, and it usually won't clear on its own.

If you suspect this has happened, it's a vet job. Trying to fish it out yourself risks pushing it further in or injuring the nasal passages. It's a quick fix for us, but it does need proper equipment and often a bit of patience.

Has your cat or dog ever had a grass-up-the-nose situation? 👇

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03/09/2026

What your vet actually asks about when your pet has diarrhea 🐾

When you bring a pet in with diarrhea, there's a reason for the questions that follow, each one helps narrow down what's going on.

Deworming and medication history: your vet will ask what you're using and how often. This matters because not all products cover everything, some all-in-one tablets include most treatments but can miss a specific parasite. Knowing exactly what your pet is on, and how regularly, helps identify potential gaps.

Vaccination status: this one comes up too. I know vaccination can be a sensitive topic, so I'll just share it plainly. There's also titre testing available as an alternative once pets are a bit older, though it often costs about as much as simply vaccinating, which leads some owners to skip it altogether.

One pattern I do see clinically: pets kept strictly indoors without vaccination, on the assumption that indoor means no exposure. Unfortunately, that assumption doesn't always hold, and I've seen some of the worst outcomes come from exactly that situation.

None of this is about judgment, it's about giving your vet the full picture so they can actually help. The more accurate your answers, the faster we can work out what's causing the diarrhea.

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03/09/2026

Is non-anesthetic pet dental cleaning actually safe? Here's my honest take 🐾

This one's a bit controversial, and I know not everyone will agree, but I'll share my professional opinion clearly.

Non-anesthetic dental cleaning uses an ultrasonic scaler to clean over the surface of the teeth while the pet is awake. The concern I have comes down to something simple: control and cooperation.

When we go to the dentist, we instinctively protect ourselves, closing our throat, positioning our tongue, avoiding breathing in or swallowing the fluids being used. You can't explain any of that to a dog. You can't tell them to hold still, not breathe it in, and rinse in five minutes.

That matters because the mouth is full of bacteria, and there's a real risk of the pet breathing in fluid and bacteria during the procedure. That can lead to aspiration, and in some cases aspiration pneumonia, which brings its own set of serious respiratory complications.

So my honest opinion is that I'd generally steer away from non-anesthetic scaling, unless you have an exceptionally tolerant dog, and in practice, I've never personally met one that fits that description. In theory it sounds fine, but the aspiration risk is the sticking point for me.

As always, this is my view, talk it through with your own vet to decide what's right for your pet specifically.

What's your experience been with pet dental cleaning? 👇

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02/09/2026

It's always an orange cat. 😂🧡

Did a full front flip for absolutely no reason. Zero explanation given.

02/09/2026

Your pet had a vaccine reaction? Here's what it actually means 🐾

First, some reassurance: vaccine reactions are genuinely uncommon. As the vet who actually sees them, I can tell you they're rare, and when they do happen, they're usually mild, a bit of vomiting or some facial swelling.

But here's the most important thing to understand, and it's something a lot of owners get wrong: a reaction to one vaccine does NOT mean your pet can never be vaccinated again. That's completely false.

Different vaccine brands use different ingredients, suspension agents, and formulations, and the type of vaccine varies too (some use a small amount of live attenuated virus, others use an inactivated form). The body is exposed to that small amount, builds antibodies, and learns to fight the virus in future.

Because brands and formulations differ, if your pet reacts to one, the solution is usually straightforward: switch to a different brand or type for the next round. That keeps them fully protected while avoiding whatever caused the reaction the first time.

So a reaction isn't the end of vaccinating, it's just information that helps your vet choose a better fit next time.

Has your pet ever had a mild vaccine reaction? 👇

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General veterinary education, not a substitute for advice about your individual pet. If your pet shows a severe reaction after vaccination, contact your vet immediately.

02/09/2026

Contrast studies: how vets make problems visible on a scan 🐾

Sometimes a standard scan isn't enough to see what's going on, and that's where contrast media come in. There are two main types, barium and iodine, and which one gets used depends entirely on what's being investigated.

Barium is used strictly for the gastrointestinal tract, and only the GI tract. It helps outline the stomach and intestines to spot problems, but there's an important reason it's limited to that area: you never want barium leaking outside the gut. If it escapes into the surrounding body, it causes serious complications, so it's only ever used where the tract is intact.

Iodine is the option used where a leak is actually a concern, or even part of what you're checking for. It's used for things like the urinary bladder, to see whether there's a rupture, a blockage, or something else going wrong. Because it's safe if a small amount escapes, it's ideal for exactly those situations, identifying leaks or obstructions where barium simply couldn't be used.

Two different tools, two very different jobs. Choosing the right one is a genuine part of getting an accurate diagnosis.

General veterinary education, not a substitute for advice about your individual pet.

02/09/2026

"You can't have more dinner." The cat: 🥺

Full Puss in Boots eyes. This would work on absolutely anyone.

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01/09/2026

Can indoor pets get worms? Yes, and here's how 🐾

If your pet lives indoors and is cared for closely, worming issues are less common, but they absolutely still happen, and it's worth understanding why.

Worm eggs and parasites don't need your pet to roam outside to reach them. They can come in on the bottom of your shoes, and they can be introduced by other animals, including rats or mice that occasionally find their way in through a window or gap. Indoor doesn't mean fully sealed off from parasites.

The good news is that prevention is genuinely simple and inexpensive.

A rough guide to worming:
🐾 Adult pets, worming roughly once every 3 months
🐾 Puppies and kittens, more frequently, generally once a month for the first 6 months or so, since they're more vulnerable early on

This is one of the easiest and cheapest pieces of preventive care you can stay on top of, and it applies to indoor pets too, not just those who spend time outside.

Do you keep your indoor pet on a regular worming schedule? 👇

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01/09/2026

Adopting a rescue cat? Watch out for the sniffles 🐾

This comes up often enough that it's worth flagging before you bring a cat home.

If a cat you're looking at is sniffling, sneezing, or seems dull and generally off, that can be a sign of feline herpesvirus. It's genuinely common, I see it regularly, and the important thing to understand is that once a cat has it, they typically carry it for life.

To be clear, this isn't a death sentence and it's not a reason to avoid adopting. It's a manageable condition, it just means treating flare-ups each time they come on, and being aware that it's part of the picture long term.

Where it matters most: if you already have other cats at home, this is worth thinking through carefully before adopting, since there's transmission risk to consider.

I'm mentioning this because it happens frequently, someone adopts a cat, brings them home, and only then discovers the cat is unwell, without having been warned about it beforehand.

So before you commit, just check for the sniffles and go in informed.

Have you adopted a cat with herpesvirus? How do you manage it? 👇

General veterinary education, not a substitute for advice about your individual pet.

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