I'm really excited about this product : Tailio. It claims to help you keep track of your cat's (or cats') visit to the litterbox. Male cats are especially prone to urinary blockage, where cellular debris from the bladder can clog the urethra and prevent urination. This is an EMERGENCY situation, as the inability to urinate is not only extremely painful, but also allows toxins to build up in the body. With our busy lives, it's nice to see that there are start ups out there to help us keep an eye on our pets. Because, we all know, pets aren't going to text us when they need help........or maybe they will. 

A canine influenza strain, new to the US and previously seen in Asia, has blown into the windy city. THe H3N2 strain is different than the strain in the available vaccine which is the H3N8 strain. 
If you are planning on visiting Chicago with your dog- read up on this disease so you can maximize safety for your canine friend. 


https://www.avma.org/public/PetCare/Pages/CanineInfluenza.aspx?utm_source=alerts-animal-health&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=gen