For years, I suffered from chronic fatigue. The exhaustion was so severe that it interfered with my life. My physicians ran blood work, and my thyroid levels were considered to be in the normal range. They attributed my fatigue to my lifestyle—I have a busy schedule as a veterinarian and an entrepreneur—but I knew that how I […]
Dr. Laura Catena
The ArmOR Hand Gloves: Animal Rescue Gloves, Bald Eagle Work Gloves, Reptile Handling Gloves
The ArmOR Hand Animal Handling Gloves are used by animal handlers and animal caregivers all over the world. Wildlife rescue workers, such as California Wildlife Encounters, Wildlife Resources and Education Network, SOAR (Saving our Avian Resources), and many other animal rescue force organizations use ArmOR Hand Gloves. The ArmOR Hand Animal Handling Gloves are non […]
Pet Nutrition, Reading The Fine Print
Nutrition is everything. What we eat either helps us or harms us. Everything we consume – food or drink – has an effect at our cellular level. Our lifestyle choices affect our health – this includes not only what we consume, but also how much we move, stress management, and even what we think about. […]
ArmOR Hand Glove® Puncture Resistance ANSI/ISEA Testing
The ArmOR Hand Protective Gloves Testing Results & Interpretation In order to determine the “puncture resistance” of a product, the glove industry uses a standard of testing and scale called the “Puncture Resistance ANSI/ISEA Testing.” One important note to start this discussion: – puncture resistance does not mean puncture proof. As with all animal handling […]
Why We Need to End Declaw Surgery
Declawing of cats is an extremely controversial topic worldwide. It is a procedure that I believe is not only unnecessary, but cruel. One of the main reasons that I developed the Procedure-Palpation style of ArmOR Hand Animal Handling Gloves was to provide owners with an alternative to seeking this inhumane surgery. With this style of […]
ArmOR Hand Gloves: The One Health Mission & Infectious Disease Control
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been an increased awareness of infectious disease transmission. This increased awareness was long overdue. How we interact with our environment and animals needs to improve, for a myriad of reasons, and will be discussed in a separate blog. The One Health Initiative emphasizes the connection between people, animals, […]
Common Pet Emergencies in the Summer
As a veterinarian, I see an influx in emergency cases in the summer. Some of these emergencies can be prevented entirely. Below is a list of emergency situations and how to keep your pet safe. Ticks: It is very important to use a tick preventative on your pet. Ticks can be very difficult to spot. […]
Why Correct Sizing is Vital for the Perfect Function of ArmOR Hand Gloves
The Importance of Routinely Screening Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Expected Normal Wear & Tear The ArmOR Hand size chart is accurate and should be used to determine which size of ArmOR Hand Gloves you need. The Full Finger Coverage is available in sizes small to XXL. The Procedure-Palpation Style is available in sizes small […]
“ArmOR Hand” Utility-Style Serviceable Gloves For Animal Handling and More
Canine Culture used ArmOR Hand Gloves beyond animal care. Here is their two thumbs up review of ArmOR Hand Gloves in a non-veterinary manner. Dr. Laura Catena DVM, a Pittsburgh-based veterinarian, created a style of gloves to give animal handlers and caregivers additional protection against bites, scratches and the transmission of zoonotic diseases. “Being […]
How Pet Owners Can Avoid Injury
As a pet owner, caring for our pets is a top priority. We can depend on our veterinarian and other animal caregivers to keep our pets’ nails trimmed, ears cleaned, and fur groomed. Sometimes, we want to perform these tasks at home. Often as pet owners first try grooming, they’re fearful and cautious as they […]