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02/02/2025

Choosing the right cat bowl for your kitty can have a big impact on their eating habits and overall well-being. Here's our picks for the best cat bowls ...

02/02/2025

Discover how to tell when it's time to change your pup's food, and what to look for. Our vet explains the 8 signs you should know.

02/02/2025

Does winter hit and you notice your dog starts eating more? Keep reading to find out if this is normal and if your dog requires more calories...

02/02/2025

Join us every Monday as our in-house veterinarian, Dr. Paola, answers our reader’s questions about their cats! Submit your question today.

02/02/2025

House-training an adult dog may take time and patience, but with consistency and positive reinforcement, it can be done. Learn effective methods here!

02/02/2025

Your cat may need some extra grooming help to keep up with the extra fur during the winter season. Here are some winter cat grooming tips.

02/02/2025

The recent bird flu pet food recall has many pet parents worried. Our vet will tell you more about the bird flu outbreak, how it affects your pets, and why some raw pet foods have been recalled.

01/31/2025

Great advice.

Anyone even remotely familiar with cats is aware of their fastidious nature. Cats dedicate a considerable portion of their daily routine to grooming and maintaining an immaculately clean coat. Despite having this knowledge of the nature of cats, some cat parents underestimate the importance of a cat...

01/22/2025

Good advise from one of my vets!

✨ 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆✨

Cats may be mysterious, but they communicate with us in more ways than we realize! 🐱💬

As we celebrate National Answer Your Cat’s Question Day, we want to remind you that understanding your feline friend is key to keeping them healthy and happy. How well can you “read” your cat? 🤔

🐾 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝘀
Cats are experts at hiding pain, so regular wellness exams are crucial. But, there are some signs you can look out for:

- Changes in behavior or activity level
- Reduced appetite or difficulty eating
- Hiding more than usual
- Licking or chewing at a specific body part
- Unexplained vocalization or aggression

If your cat is showing any of these signs, it’s important to contact us for an exam. A healthy cat is a happy cat! 🐾💚

Let’s help our feline friends live their best lives.
📞 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗮𝘆𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗥𝘂𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗺.

01/21/2025

01/20/2025

IF YOU FIND A HYPOTHERMIC ANIMAL
DO NOT:
1. Feed the animal
2. Submerse the animal in warm water
DO:
1. Get the animal out of the weather and inside
2. dry off the animal
3. talk to the animal
4. stroke to stimulate blood flow
GET TO A VET IMMEDIATELY!!!
If you feed a kitten with a temp below 97 you can KILL it!
If you warm them up to fast you can KILL it!
If the animal is frozen to the ground DO NOT PULL IT OFF!
Get LUKE WARM tap water and pour it around and under the animal. that water is warmer than the snow and air and is going to feel like FIRE to that animal's nerve endings. Think about stepping into a hot tub and how hot it feels. Again you DO NOT want to use hot water. Then Immediately dry the animal off, wrap it in a towel, shirt etc. and get to the nearest vet office.
Steady and slow is rule of thumb. A vet can treat the animal for shock and hypothermia using a series of injections and warm IV fluids and an incubator.
Losing ears, tails, toes or a leg is workable. Damaging internal organs isn't.

01/20/2025

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01/19/2025

Join us every Monday as our in-house veterinarian, Dr. Paola, answers our reader’s questions about their cats! Submit your question today.

01/19/2025

Winter can be a challenging time for our pets. Protecting a dog’s paws must be at the forefront because these body parts are vulnerable to frostbite and its complications.

01/19/2025

Cats often don't drink enough water, but there are some alternatives you can use for hydration. Here are the drinks a cat can have...

01/19/2025

Is your cat drinking enough water? Learn the signs to look for and tips on how to ensure your furry friend stays hydrated and healthy.

01/19/2025

This is so true! Cats are more confident if they can be off the floor

Cats live in a vertical world. Look around your house and I’ll bet you can point to various elevated locations where your cat likes to hang out. It might be the top of the refrigerator or maybe on top of a bookcase or tall dresser. There are several reasons why a cat chooses those locations. The higher up a cat is, the more visual advantage and warning time. The cat can easily see anyone approaching. If you live in a multicat environment, this can play a big part in easing tension because a more timid cat has adequate warning of a potential opponent entering the room. Another benefit to vertical space is that a more assertive cat can “claim” the highest spot as a show of status. This can often reduce any actual physical confrontation two cats might have.