Educational Resources
Educational Resources
For cats, high blood pressure is a very dangerous and often life threatening health concern, as it commonly remains unnoticed until they become suddenly blind or have a stroke. It is therefore very important that cats, especially cats 10 years of age and older, have their blood pressure checked at their semi-annual or annual exams.
Learn MoreMany people have experienced stinging cat scratches or the shocking pain of a deep cat bite. Most attacks occur under circumstances that are likely to induce an aggressive response, and theoretically should be easy to avoid. When your cat is afraid, feeling vulnerable, or is in pain, acting aggressively serves as a defense mechanism. But one can become a victim in unexpected ways as well.
Learn MoreFirst, if you are leaving a bowl of dry food out for kitty to snack on all day, his or her weight will almost always increase and can often result in obesity. Most cat, if given free access to food, will overeat.
Learn MoreHave you tried trimming your cat's nails at home? For indoor cats with nails and especially older cats with or without outdoor access it is important to keep up on this to prevent ingrown toenails or injury to a toe when a nail gets caught in fabric and to protect your furniture.
Learn MoreAs many of you know, it is hard to lose a beloved pet regardless of the circumstances. We are constantly touched by how deeply our clients care when their cats pass and strive to do all we can to help in this process.
Learn MoreMany common household plants, foods, human medications, and household products are toxic to pets. Cats can be exposed to these harmful substances through ingestion, grooming, inhalation or skin absorption.
Learn MoreAs we all know, cats are obligate carnivores. This means that they get all the nutrients they need to live and thrive from animal protein sources.
Learn MoreAtopy, or inhalant or contact allergy, is a common problem in cats. An "allergy" is a hypersensitivity to a substance known as an allergen.
Learn MoreLike all mammals, cats have 2 kidneys located in the abdomen just behind the last rib. The kidneys are part of the upper urinary tract, while the bladder and urethra are referred to as the lower urinary tract.
Learn MoreProviding an Enriched Environment can increase activity, decrease mental stagnation, and prevent behavior problems. Cats need mental stimulation. An enriched environment gives cats opportunities to create their own positive experiences.
Learn MoreThe respiratory system functions to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide during respiration (breathing). The respiratory tract consists of the upper (nose and nasal passages) and lower airways (trachea, bronchi and lungs).
Learn MoreDiabetes mellitus is an endocrine disease in which the blood sugar level rises because of failure of insulin to control it.
Learn MoreFeline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) is a generalized condition that affects the bladder or urethra of cats.
Learn MoreFlea allergy dermatitis (FAD) is the most common allergy that affects cats. It occurs when a cat develops hypersensitivity to proteins (allergens) in flea saliva, which is injected into the cat's skin during a flea bite.
Learn MoreFood allergies, or food hypersensitivities, are caused by a hypersensitivity to a component (allergen) within the diet.
Learn MoreA cat's heart has four chambers. Unoxygenated blood returning from the body enters the heart in the right atrium and passes through the tricuspid valve on its way to the right ventricle.
Learn MoreThe domestic cat is somewhat of an enigma. The cat is a relatively recent domesticate, having been domesticated for only about 4,000 years.
Learn MoreInappropriate elimination is defined as urinating or defecating outside of the litter box. Most cats will use a litter box readily because of an instinctual desire to cover their eliminations.
Learn MoreThere are few things more frustrating than having a cat that is suffering chronic bouts of vomiting and diarrhea. Vomiting and diarrhea cause dehydration, and if left untreated, can become a life-threatening situation..
Learn MoreOsteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease (DJD), is a condition that occurs when the cartilage at the ends of bones located within a joint begins to degenerate.
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