Why it s important to keep pets and children safe from the cold this weekend
1-year-old Zeke was brought into the Animal Humane Society with severe frostbite around Christmas. More than six weeks later, doctors say he is still recovering. Author: Gordon Severson Updated: 6:11 PM CST February 7, 2021
MINNEAPOLIS One-year-old Zeke learned the hard way how dangerous Minnesota winters can be. He had frostbite on all four paw pads and his ear tips,” veterinarian Dr. Angelica Dimock says.
Zeke was brought into the Animal Humane Society in Woodbury around Christmas and is finally recovering from his injuries.
Dimock says cats like Zeke are brought into the shelter all the time with frostbite injuries.
Traipse through the cat food aisle at your leading pet or grocery store, and you ll find that many of the foods we humans eat are ingredients in cat food proteins like chicken, turkey, salmon, and tuna as well as carbohydrates such as rice, oats, peas, and potatoes. Does this mean cats can just eat human foods? Cat Eating from Table Credit: Sharon Dominick
Cats can and do eat many of the same foods people eat, but it s important to keep these ingredients balanced and working together to provide the right nutrient profile for your kitty s health. In addition, these foods [prepared cat foods] are fortified with essential vitamins and minerals based on research by veterinary nutritionists, says Dr. Matthew McCarthy, founder of Juniper Valley Animal Hospital.