Kingstowne Cat Clinic

01/11/2025

Does your cat have kidney disease? Here is some great information about CRD.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the persistent loss of kidney function over time. Healthy kidneys perform many important functions, most notably filtering the blood and making urine, so problems with kidney function can result in a variety of health problems for a cat. Among the many different kidney diseases that may affect cats, CKD is the most common. To learn more about CKD click the link below. https://hubs.la/Q02-bJqv0

01/11/2025

We have been getting questions about bird flu. Here is some good Information.

What is H5N1?
H5N1, commonly known as avian influenza A or bird flu, is a highly pathogenic strain of influenza virus that primarily affects birds, but cases have recently been reported in wildlife, cattle, cats, and humans.

What do we know about the latest outbreak?
Recently H5N1 influenza cases have been reported in cats that have consumed contaminated commercial raw food diets, unpasteurized milk, or had contact with wild birds and cattle.

Precautions:
Consider discontinuing your pet’s raw diet. Even if their raw food is human grade, frozen, or freeze dried, this does not prevent the potential spread of pathogenic bacteria, parasites, or H5N1 that may be present in the food. Consider cooking your pet’s raw food and/or consulting your veterinarian about diet change.
Limit your pet’s access to wild birds that may be carrying the virus and avoid giving them raw milk.

What are the symptoms to watch out for in our pets?
Clinical signs in pets may include the following:
• Loss of appetite
• Lethargy
• Fever
• Neurologic signs (ataxia, circling, tremors, seizures, sudden blindness)
• Copious oculonasal discharge
• Difficulty breathing
We recommend seeking veterinary care if your pet shows any of these signs. If they are having any life-threatening symptoms (neurologic signs, seizures, difficulty breathing, or collapse) seek veterinary care immediately.

Can this cause illness in humans?
Yes, H5N1 can cause illness in humans. Current human infections have been linked to contact with infected cattle and wild birds. There is no current evidence of human to human transmission.

What is being done?
The CDC, FDA and USDA are closely monitoring cases as they develop. One voluntary product recall has been issued for contaminated raw food diets for cats & dogs. We are continuing to monitor this emerging virus.

Follow our animal health centers' social media accounts for regular updates.
https://hubs.la/Q031WZ2g0

01/07/2025

https://catfriendly.com/veterinary-care/need-visit-vet/

As a member of the family, your cat deserves the very best possible care. One of the best ways to ensure your cat stays healthy is by making sure they have an annual preventive care checkup, or more frequently for senior cats and those with chronic conditions. If you are looking for a veterinarian,....

01/06/2025

Colleen is working hard to monitor the snow tomorrow. Please watch our website and social media to check if we will be open tomorrow before heading over.

01/01/2025

Happy New Year! 🎊🎈🎆

12/31/2024

12/31/2024

Spot the cat

12/30/2024

We will be closing at 4pm on December 31, 2024 so our staff can spend time with their families.

12/30/2024

So cute!

12/26/2024

Happy Hanukkah! 🕎

12/25/2024

Mike went to a KCC employee’s house for Christmas.
Merry Christmas to all!

12/24/2024

“Man! Those yoga classes are really paying off!”

12/24/2024