I'm allergic to cats. Well, actually, I'm only allergic to cat hair. So, I can't have a cat living inside with me. However, living out in the middle of the woods, you need a cat. If you don't have a cat, you have rats. So, my boyfriend brought me a cat from the litter his mom's cat had. He brought me the largest kitten in the litter. Jinx Midnight Moon is his name. I love my cat and my cat loves me, even if he has to live in the yard.

Is cigarette smoke harmful to your pet cat or pet dog? You bet it is! We are well aware of the ill effects of cigarette smoke. What many pet lovers may not realise is that cigarette smoke also affect their pets. In fact, some pets may be more vulnerable than human. For instance, dog species with long nose have a higher risk of developing nose cancer (nasal and sinus cancers) because more of the nasal tissues are exposed to cigarette smoke when they inhale...

Generally, two to three times the normal level is considered as insignificant and only a persistent increase is considered to be abnormal. ALT levels may go up to four to five time the normal level even in non-hepatic disorders like inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, hemolytic anemia and heart failure. A dog undergoing treatment with anticonvulsants and glucosteroids or those that have an inhibited flow of bile may also show a moderate increase in ALT levels.