Ask the Vet

The Playful Pet-Sitter LLC., has selected The Cornell Feline Health Center and The Cornell Canine Health Center, at the College of Veterinary Medicine as our public Ask the Vet resources. Cornell offers a variety of public learning opportunities presenting a broad range of veterinary topics via social media as well as their website.  This information is free and available to the public. Learn more about Cornell and see the questions we asked in the sections below.

Cornell University

Cornell University is located in Ithaca, NY and was founded in 1865. According to the US News and World Report, Cornell is the second leading veterinary school in the United States, second only to UC Davis California. Cornell is a member of the Ivy League, also known as the Ancient Eight, and is one of 30 veterinary schools in the United States. 

Learn more about Cornell at: University Facts

Cornell Feline Health Center

All information and copyrights courtesy of Cornell University and the Cornell Feline Health Center.

Supporting Cat Health With Information and Health Studies

235 Hungerford Hill Road

Ithaca, New York  14853

Phone: 607.253.3414

1. 1.  The Playful Pet-Sitter’s Question: What are the signs of feline asthma?
      

       

      • Cornell’s Answer: Feline Asthma: What You Need To Know
   2. The Playful Pet-Sitter’s Question: How can I better support and understand my aging cat?
      

       

      • • Cornell’s Answer: The Special Needs of the Senior Cat
   3. The Playful Pet-Sitter’s Question: What is FIV, FELV and FIP? What is the difference?
      

       

      • Cornell’s Answer:
        • Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)
        • Feline Leukemia Virus
        • Feline Infectious Peritonitis

Cornell Canine Health Center

All information and copyrights are courtesy of Cornell University and the Cornell Canine Health Center.

A network of Cornell scientists and clinicians working to improve the health of dogs

235 Hungerford Hill Road

Ithaca, New York  14853

Phone: 607.253.3414

1. The Playful Pet-Sitter’s Question: How can I support my dog with osteoarthritis pain? Are there new treatments available?
   
   • Cornell’s Answer: Osteoathritis Pain

    

2. The Playful Pet-Sitter’s Question: My dog was diagnosed with cancer. What therapies are available?
   
   • Cornell’s Answer: 5 Questions to Ask About cancer Therapies

    

3. The Playful Pet-Sitter’s Question: What are some tips to help keep my dog safe from summertime health hazards?
   
   • Cornell’s Answer: Canine Summer Safety