Velcro on Vomiting Cats: I just have to bring this up…

Published September 8, 2016 | Posted in Blog.

The hair ball in your tennis shoe.. The pile of semi-digested food on the carpet, just inches from the tile… Cats just vomit. It’s normal, right? This is a question that often isn’t even asked because the underlying assumption is that vomiting is normal for cats. But I must ask us to examine this question … read more »


Velcro: The Super Model

Published August 2, 2016 | Posted in Blog.

Well, it’s official: I’m down a dress size. My most recent weigh-in showed me to be a sleek 9.9 pounds, indicating this weight loss diet is actually working. I wish I could tell you that I’ve been perfectly compliant and on board with this plan, but I feel compelled to tell the truth. (Shock and … read more »


Fat Cat, Interrupted

Published November 4, 2014 | Posted in Blog.

There’s no easy way to say this so I’ll just be blunt: I’m obese. At least that’s what my people have decided, which is why I’m now on a diet. Personally I feel great and I love my voluptuous figure, but I have to admit I’m a little less agile compared to my more svelte … read more »


Velcro on Feline Heartworm Disease: Get the HARD Facts

Published September 16, 2014 | Posted in Blog.

In my introductory blog, I mentioned that I was treated with Revolution for ear mites and fleas. This medication however, is also labeled for prevention of heartworm disease… Which gives me an excellent segue to my next topic: heartworm disease. Heartworms have been traditionally associated with cardiopulmonary in dogs. The name of the actual parasite … read more »


Velcro: The Cat Who Could Blog

Published September 2, 2014 | Posted in Blog.

My name is Velcro and I’m the feline domestic shorthair who can blog. I used to be a feral cat living under a shed in Hurst, Texas. My left ear is clipped because I had been spayed by a catch and release program for cats like me. I often spied on the Cross Family, but … read more »