Feline Medical Center

08/13/2024

Adorable Loki and Thor came in for a visit today! They are going to be some big boys when they grow up!! 🐱

07/04/2024

Happy 4th of July from the Feline Medical Center! 🇺🇸

07/04/2024

Have a Safe July 4th!

Summer activities can be stressful for your cat. Visitors and loud noises such as fireworks can disrupt your cat’s environment. If you are hosting a get-together this summer, check out our summer safety tips to help reduce the stress your cat may experience. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3gpj2vj.

06/25/2024

Definitely important information!

As the temperature rises with the onset of summer in the Northern Hemisphere, this is a good time to review a few heat safety recommendations to keep your feline friends safe and comfortable.

The following are some guidelines for addressing this important issue. As always, your veterinarian is your best source of guidance if you have any questions or concerns about these recommendations or the well-being of your cat.

1) Help to maintain hydration by assuring that fresh water is available at all times. Providing a running water source like a fountain may encourage some cats to drink more. Make sure that water is always available both indoors and outdoors for those cats that are allowed outside.

2) Provide shaded areas for cats that are allowed outside. These may take the form of tress, umbrellas, sun sails, and/or indoor places to which a cat has access.

3) Provide ice cubes for your cat to play with and cool down while doing so.

4) Use cooling mats (available for purchase online and through other outlets). You can also make a cool space for cats to hang out in by wrapping ice packs in blankets.

5) Keep cats indoors (if possible) in air-conditioned areas when extreme heat is forecast.

6) Check sheds, garages, greenhouses, barns, and other outbuildings to make sure there are no places in which cats can become trapped.

7) Use pet-safe sunscreen on the ear tips and nose of cats with light colored fur to help prevent skin cancer.

8) Know the signs of heat stroke, which can become life-threatening very quickly. These include:
a. Weakness/collapse
b. Excessive panting
c. Drooling
d. Vomiting
e. Diarrhea

If you notice any of these, immediately place your cat in a cool area with a draft, gently wet her fur with cool (not very cold) water, and contact your veterinarian immediately.

Taking these easy steps and knowing what to watch out for can help assure that your cat is comfortable and safe during times of extreme heat.

Stay cool out there!

Bruce Kornreich, D.V.M ’92, Ph.D. ’05
Director, Cornell Feline Health Center

06/09/2024

Adorable Wynter is ready for summer! ☀️

Monmouth County's Exclusive Feline-Only Veterinary Hospital

05/17/2024

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When adopting a new cat, remember that cats are territorial. If you already have a cat, create a safe space for each cat in your home during the initial period. Choose an area for your new cat for essentials such as perches, cat beds, litter boxes, food, and water. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3CZJV4y.

09/21/2023

Vedder was not nervous at all for his surgery today 😻

06/27/2023

Cute kitten alert! 😺

04/24/2023

Now accepting New Clients!

09/28/2022

We are very happy to announce we now have Solensia available for osteoartritis in kitties. If you would like more information regarding this new monthly injection click on the link below and take the OA quiz to find out more!

https://www.zoetispetcare.com/products/solensia?fbclid=IwAR3vACX6EDJ3mt0Wr4v7GVU9L0v103ojzlt01VURa-alLu2SUhl7cvmmigw

12/31/2021

So happy Winnie is feeling better! ❤️

Winnie is feeling so much better today. First time on our bed, 2nd floor since we've moved here 1 1/2 years ago. Thank you Dr. Campbell!

05/09/2021

Have a Happy Mother's Day! ❤️

04/04/2021

Have a Happy Easter! 🐣

03/28/2021

March 28th is Respect Your Cat Day

Cats - the kings and queens of cuteness, dominance, and independence. Even if we don't want to admit it, they often rule our lives.

In ancient Egypt, cats were revered as gods, complete with cult worship and huge celebrations. They were held in higher regard than men, and harming a cat was an act punishable by death. A theory remains that the ancient Egyptians were the pioneers in domesticating the cat and the discovery of ancient hieroglyphics show that cats shared a special place in society.

The Chinese weren’t immune to the cat's spell either. Various historic paintings depict cats as the companion of elegant royals. According to records from the Ming Dynasty (1368 – 1644), one emperor nicknamed his favorite cat “Dragon,” and after its passing, buried it in a golden coffin.

While many of us are sure to honor our cats every day, today, on "Respect Your Cat Day," let's be sure to give your cats the respect they deserve because you never know if you might be living with the descendant of a royal. 👑😸