by Ecosystem Intelligence Desk | Mar 15, 2026 | Pet Health
As spring arrives and mosquitoes return, many veterinary clinics remind clients about heartworm disease. It is a serious condition, but it is also one that veterinarians have well-established tools to help prevent. The details of testing and prevention depend on where...
by Ecosystem Intelligence Desk | Mar 12, 2026 | Pet Health
For a lot of cats, the carrier means one thing: something unpleasant is about to happen. It comes out of the closet, they get stuffed inside, and the next stop is the car and the vet. No wonder so many cats vanish under the bed at the first sight of it. The good news...
by Ecosystem Intelligence Desk | Mar 12, 2026 | Pets
Spring is a popular time to adopt. The weather invites long walks, and shelters are often full. Walking through the kennels can be emotional, so it helps to arrive with a short list of questions. The answers will not tell you everything, but they will help you and the...
by Ecosystem Intelligence Desk | Mar 9, 2026 | Pets
Ask anyone who works at an animal shelter about spring and you will probably hear two words: kitten season. Starting as the days lengthen and running into the fall in many regions, shelters and rescues take in waves of newborn and young kittens. Understanding why it...
by Ecosystem Intelligence Desk | Mar 8, 2026 | Pets
When the windows open and birds return, many indoor cats sit glued to the glass. Some owners wonder whether their cat would be happier outside. Free roaming exposes cats to traffic, predators, fights, diseases, parasites and toxins, and it affects local wildlife. Many...
