Coastal Cat Clinic

09/13/2024

FFFF! Allowing your cat to start smelling your new baby before he/she comes home will help prepare the kitty for a better reception of your newborn. Pheromone sprays and plug ins can help as well. Cats are extremely sensitive to smells, and new ones can be very stress-inducing for them. 🙀😸🙀

Scent is the most important sense for all cats. This heightened sense plays an important role when bringing home a new baby. Before you bring your new bundle of joy home, take a baby blanket that smells like the newborn from the hospital for the cat to smell. This will help your cat get used to the baby’s smell. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4cLcqV0.

08/22/2024

Want to make vet visits less stressful for your cat (and you)? Leave the carrier out in full sight year-round and follow these simple steps. This won't make them love the vet's office, but it should help them to be *less* stressed when they have to come see me. Also for fearful cats, we have a few options on anxiety meds to help them have a better visit. 😺😺

Visits to the veterinarian are an important part of caring for your cat. However, putting your cat in a carrier and traveling with them to and from the veterinary practice can be stressful for you and your cat. Thankfully, there are many ways to make the visit more pleasant. Check out our “Carrier Training in Six Simple Steps” infographic for tips on making your next veterinarian visit less stressful for you and your cat. View the full infographic at https://bit.ly/3Yeqpie.

08/22/2024

Today is Cat2Vet Day! Annual visits are important, not just for "shots", but also to check up on your cat's weight, diet, dental health, behavioral issues, and other areas where we can make timely suggestions to help keep Kitty around to annoy you longer. 😻😻😻

Today is National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day! Regular checkups help catch potential issues early and ensure your cat stays happy and healthy. Schedule your appointment today! Take your cat to the vet, because they can’t take themselves. Learn more at https://bit.ly/464LxcF.

08/10/2024

Cat2Vet day is coming soon. If you have an anxious kitty, follow the tips on this post, and you can also call us to discuss a few medications that may help you and your cat have a better visit with us.

Regular checkups are crucial for a cat's health and wellbeing. National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day is the perfect time to book your cat's yearly checkup. Be prepared for the appointment with our handy checklist to reduce the stress typically associated with vet visits. Download the checklist at https://bit.ly/3LzBVNK.

08/09/2024

FFFF! Not all cats get along with one another. 😺😻😺 Signs that your cats DO usually like one another include these:

How can you be sure your cats are getting along? If they groom each other, sleep in close contact together, approach each other with tails up, touch noses or rub heads, engage in mutual play by taking turns chasing each other, or if either cat initiates interaction, they just might be friends. Learn more about maintaining a peaceful multi-cat household at https://bit.ly/3WlG7pp.

08/06/2024

Current plans with regard to Debby: We plan to be closed on Wednesday and Thursday. All previously scheduled appointments have been called and rescheduled. IF there is power and internet, we plan to be open on Friday. If there is no power/internet, we will remain closed until Monday. Unfortunately with no generator at the clinic, we can't turn on room lights for visibility and our practice management software is cloud-based so we can't open records or do any sort of invoicing without internet. Hopefully everyone will stay safe, and we'll see you on the other side of this weather. 😺😺😺

08/05/2024

With the inclement weather expected towards the end of the week, we may need to make schedule changes for the safety of staff and clients/patients. If you have any veterinary concerns, please don't wait until the end of the week to call us. If it becomes unsafe, we will close if needed, and we will post here and on the web site. 🙀😺🙀

07/26/2024

FFFF! Cats have a particularly keen sense of smell and use scents of different types to mark their territory and to make themselves feel comfortable. 😺😺😺

Cats rely on their sense of smell to assess their environment. Your cat will mark their territory by rubbing their face and body, leaving pheromones to create a sense of security. Learn more about creating a secure environment for your cat at https://bit.ly/2RFmBT7.

07/02/2024

We will be closed on Thursday July 4th. If you think you need anxiety meds for your cat for fireworks, please don't wait until Wednesday to ask for them! Give us a call today. 🙀🙀🙀

06/26/2024

Time has flown by so quickly and we've been so busy this month that I forgot to mention that Coastal Cat Clinic has been owned and operated by Dr. Smith for 19 years now! Purchased from the previous DVM on June 1, 2005. Wow, so hard to believe it has been that long ago. Happy belated 19th birthday to the new Coastal Cat. 😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻

06/21/2024

FFFF! One of the things I love most about cats is their purr. 😻😻

Your cat’s purring produces a sound every 30-40 milliseconds and lasts 10-15 milliseconds. They can produce about 250 sounds per second and can change in volume, length, and frequency according to their state of mind! Learn more about purring at https://bit.ly/3tHzgHW.

06/13/2024

We had the honor of doing Anakin's mani-pedi today. He's only a little better than 9 months old and already getting close to 18 pounds of love. Hopefully our cat friendly handling will keep him from going to the dark side one day. I'd hate to think about handling a full sized Vader! So far, so good; he's a real sweetie and quite handsome. 😻😻😻😻

06/08/2024

FFFF! Vaccines can keep your cat (and potentially you) from contracting certain diseases.

Vaccinations protect against specific infectious diseases caused by viruses and bacteria. They also guard against diseases, such as rabies, that could be transmitted from cats to humans. Learn more about the importance of vaccines at https://bit.ly/3BkJ5RY.

06/01/2024

FFFF! Little things like ramps and stools to reduce a jump size can make a big difference in assisting a cat with mobility issues as they get older. There is now also a monthly injection which we have seen provide remarkable results for cats with joint disease. 😻😻

Making your home a haven of comfort and accessibility is crucial when caring for a cat who is getting older, is experiencing pain, or has mobility problems. Signs your cat’s environment may need changes include reduced mobility and activity, grooming habits, personality changes, and bathroom problems. Making just small changes can improve your cat’s quality of life. Read up on tips to modify your home environment at https://bit.ly/4afOqIa.

05/25/2024

FFFF! Water is an important resource. Be sure that it is available in a clean and appealing manner for your kitty. 😺😺

Is your cat not drinking enough water? Consider using glass or ceramic bowls instead of noisy, cold, and/or bacteria-retaining metal or plastic ones. Place bowls in quiet areas away from litter boxes and busy paths. Elevate bowls for senior or less mobile cats. Keep cleanliness a priority, ensuring fresh water daily and regular washing with soap and hot water. Provide at least one bowl per cat and separate bowls if you have other pets as a way to avoid conflicts. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3wzKDaK.

05/06/2024

We know how this ends already! 😹😹

05/04/2024

A day in the life of a cat parent....😹

05/03/2024

Adopting/rescuing a pet is a wonderful thing to do, both for yourself AND for the animal. Kittens are fun and energetic, and are quite abundant this time of year ("kitten season"). One advantage to adopting older cats (if a bundle of furry insanity isn't your cup of tea) is that their purrsonalities are more likely to be known and you usually have have fewer unexpected behavioral and destruction issues to deal with. 😺😺😺

Adopting a cat requires careful consideration. Cats have unique dispositions. You must understand the type of companion you want and how the new addition will fit into your household, especially if you have children or pets. Learn more about making the commitment before you adopt at https://bit.ly/3JCBukX.

04/08/2024

Never look directly at it! 😸😸

04/05/2024

FFFF! With advances in medicine and a better understanding of feline nutrition, more cats are living into their late teens and early twenties. 😺😺😺

Cats have four life stages: kitten, young adult, mature adult, and senior. They become a senior cat when they are 11 years old, which is about 60 in human years. Senior cats have unique needs, and understanding the physical and emotional changes that happen as your cat ages can help you make the most of their golden years. Learn more at https://bit.ly/49b7o1X.

04/03/2024

Heartworms are transmitted by mosquito bites. While cats are less susceptible to heartworm disease than dogs, they certainly CAN get it. And when they DO get it, there is no safe/effective cure. That is why we recommend combination flea/heartworm products to make sure that your cat is protected. Inside cats hopefully get fewer bites than outside cats, but mosquitos will happily come into the house to bite your kitties. So being inside helps, but doesn't completely protect your cat from mosquitos. Ask us about the product(s) that may suit you and your cat best. 😼🙀

April is National Heartworm Awareness Month. Knowing the signs and symptoms of heartworm disease is vital to your cat’s health. Contact your veterinarian to get your cat tested and discuss the prevention of heartworms. Learn more at https://bit.ly/2pONEi5.

04/03/2024

Happy Whisker Wednesday, Dilly! 😽😽

Dilly is kind of a big deal and is this week’s . Photo by Kitty Snoble.

03/28/2024

It's Respect Your Cat Day! Respecting your cat's physical and emotional needs leads to a happier/healthier kitty. This in turn leads to fewer medical and behavioral problems. Check out the environmental needs brochure at the CatFriendly dot com site. 😸

Today is Respect Your Cat Day. There’s no better way to show respect by ensuring your cat has what’s needed to feel safe and secure. This includes a safe place to retreat to, food, water, and toilets, opportunities to play, positive interaction with you, and an environment respectful of your cat’s senses. Learn more about your cat’s needs at https://bit.ly/2RFmBT7.