Cat's Meow Veterinary Clinic

Cat's Meow Veterinary Clinic Welcome to Cat's Meow Veterinary Clinic: Feline Medicine and Surgery since 1991. We do not treat dogs or exotic animals.

We are located halfway between Winnetka and Corbin on the north side of the street, right across from Wells Fargo. We are a cat hospital - services include wellness exams, preventive care, medical care and surgery.

04/08/2025

Spectrum guy can't get the new cable pulled through by himself. He's going to replace the deteriorating outside portion, splice where it enters the building, and schedule a day for a team to come out to do the complex pull of an entire long cable.

Should have nice, fast internet and working phones in a few minute.

Update: So, we have phones again. And internet, though it's not fast, just functional. The cable pullers are coming Wednesday afternoon. And after that, we may very well still need a new router.

04/07/2025

If anybody is trying to reach us this afternoon, the Spectrum repair guy is here figuring out why our internet has been gradually failing. He says the cable is ancient and deteriorating. So he has to replace it, which means going through walls and ceiling tiles, probably using the old cable to pull the new one through.

The guy on the phone earlier said it was probably the modem, but we shall see. No idea how long this is going to take. Glad I didn't have anything scheduled now.

This may explain the extreme wonkiness of our internet-based phone system too. And the increasingly bad, unreliable wifi.

H5N1 avian flu (HPAI) is highly lethal in cats.1) Keep cats 100% indoors.2) No raw milk or related products.3) No raw me...
03/10/2025

H5N1 avian flu (HPAI) is highly lethal in cats.

1) Keep cats 100% indoors.
2) No raw milk or related products.
3) No raw meat/poultry; also, no freeze-dried, because it's freeze-dried RAW.

If your cat gets sick, tell your vet right away if you have broken any of the above rules within the past month. Somebody's life could depend on their getting timely and correct information from you.

H5N1 continues to circulate in wild animals, cows, and poultry–cats and dogs aren’t immune.

CDC has important data on cats with H5N1, but they are not sharing it with anyone. This potentially endangers the health...
03/05/2025

CDC has important data on cats with H5N1, but they are not sharing it with anyone. This potentially endangers the health, not only of other cats, but of the veterinarians who care for them when they are ill.

These veterinarians, flu scientists, and biosecurity experts are watching with growing concern the rise in H5N1 avian influenza in cats.

When you bring your cat in to us, please let us know right away if your cat goes outdoors or you feed it any raw or free...
02/25/2025

When you bring your cat in to us, please let us know right away if your cat goes outdoors or you feed it any raw or freeze-dried foods or treats.

Veterinary expert Dr. Stephen Cole discusses the risks of bird flu in cats and how pet owners can prevent exposure.

Many of the CDC links to H5N1 epidemiological data and articles for medical professionals are broken/removed. Here's a g...
02/01/2025

Many of the CDC links to H5N1 epidemiological data and articles for medical professionals are broken/removed. Here's a graphic that I covers the past year. I looked over a table that was still up and there have been about 11 domestic cats diagnosed with it in California, mainly in LA County.

No idea why the map doesn't show all of them.

This is very serious. We veterinarians (especially those of us who only see cats) MUST have information on how we might ...
02/01/2025

This is very serious. We veterinarians (especially those of us who only see cats) MUST have information on how we might spread AF to cats, and how we can prevent spreading it to them.

Avian flu has a very high mortality in cats. We need reporting of the vast quantity of data on it that CDC holds and is compiling. We need swift, competent assessment of that data. And we need the human AF vaccine released for those of us who have daily workplace contact with vulnerable species.

CDC was ordered to cease all research and communications on Day One of the Trump administration. This was extremely foolhardy and dangerous. Please contact your Congressional representative about this to demand that the muzzles and zipties be immediately removed from every single person and publication of CDC.

An unprecedented freeze on the agency’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report sparks new concerns about political meddling in science.

IMHO, cat owners should NEVER feed their cats raw diets, or raw meats, or freeze-dried diets. This avian flu problem is ...
01/22/2025

IMHO, cat owners should NEVER feed their cats raw diets, or raw meats, or freeze-dried diets. This avian flu problem is just one more of many reasons not to. You are risking your cat's life if you do.

More than a dozen cats have been killed or sickened by bird flu spreading in raw food products, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The FDA announced a federal probe on Tuesday to determine how the virus entered the pet food supply chain after reported cases in California, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington.

The death and illness among cats come on the heels of multiple outbreaks among poultry and dairy cows, as well as several dozen human cases in the United States: https://tinyurl.com/4hj2u9am

01/20/2025

Whether it is inclement weather, wildfires, earthquakes, floods, landslides, or prolonged power outages, having certain things at hand and preparing a plan in advance can help. See the infographic below for details on what to prepare for your feline friends.

If any of our CURRENT CLIENTS have lost their home in these fires and have set up a GoFundMe,  please message me with yo...
01/10/2025

If any of our CURRENT CLIENTS have lost their home in these fires and have set up a GoFundMe, please message me with your full name as it is on our records here, your cat's name(s), and a link to the GoFundMe page. I will gladly share it publicly on this page.

01/08/2025

Very happy to report that power has been restored at the clinic and we are back in business!

I sincerely hope that the Palisades fire stays FAR away from this area. Sending good thoughts to all who are adversely affected by this beast.

01/08/2025

Update: Our power was restored at noon the next day. Extremely grateful for all the hard work by LADWP to keep small businesses going.
~~~~~~~
We are temporarily providing decreased services due to our local wind-related power failure. I've called LADWP to report the outage but so have a million or so other homes and businesses, so we don't know how long it might be before it's restored.

In the meantime, we can still see cats for office visits and provide other services on a case-by-case basis. House calls are available for nearby clients, too.

Please message us here as our phones are not functional without electricity.

12/25/2024

For Immediate Release:
December 24, 2024

Public Health Warns Against Feeding Pets Raw Food Following H5 Bird Flu Virus Detection

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is advising residents to not feed their pets raw food following a voluntary recall of Northwest Naturals Brand 2lb Feline Turkey Recipe Raw & Frozen Pet Food due to detection of H5 bird flu virus in product samples. The Oregon Department of Agriculture has confirmed a house cat contracted H5 bird flu and died after consuming the recalled raw frozen pet food. The recalled products are sold in California. A listing of retailers can be found on the product’s website.

The recalled products are packaged 2-pound plastic bags with “Best if used by” dates of 05/21/26 B10 and 06/23/2026 B1. Pet owners are urged to immediately dispose of the product.

Residents who fed their pets the recalled raw pet food products or other raw meat or dairy products and notice their pet is experiencing symptoms should immediately contact their veterinarian.

Public Health recently confirmed H5 bird flu in four house cats that consumed recalled raw milk and became sick and died, which is part of an ongoing investigation. Cats infected with H5 bird flu can develop severe illness that may including neurologic signs, respiratory signs or liver disease that can rapidly progress to death. Public Health is also investigating additional possible cases of H5 bird flu in three house cats from a different household. One cat has tested positive for Influenza A, a rare result in cats that indicates possible H5 bird flu. Two other cats, which have died after worsening respiratory illness, are presumed to have also been positive for Influenza A. Public Health is awaiting confirmatory testing. These cats were not known to be exposed to raw milk, however public health is investigating other possible sources of infection, including raw meat.

Residents should avoid consumption of all raw milk and raw meat products and not feed these to their pets. Raw dairy, meat and poultry products, can harbor harmful bacteria and viruses, including H5 bird flu, which can pose serious risks to your health and the health of your pets. While consuming raw milk and meat products is never advised from a public health standpoint, the risk is especially concerning at this time, given the ongoing spread of bird flu virus among dairy cattle and following recent multiple detections of the virus in raw milk products.

About H5 Bird Flu

H5 bird flu refers to various strains of influenza A viruses that typically infect birds. While these viruses mainly affect wild birds, sometimes they also infect other animals, including wild and domestic animals (including seals, foxes, cats, and cows). H5N1 is one type of avian influenza that has been spreading among birds and mammals, leading to a nationwide outbreak. This is the first time these bird flu viruses have been found to be spreading in cows. The overall risk of H5 bird flu to the public remains low. There is currently no evidence of person to person spread of this virus.

Public Health has been working with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the local LA County agricultural community to ensure key risk groups, including farm workers, workers at dairy, egg, and meat processing facilities and backyard flock owners receive information and resources to help identify and protect against this infection; this includes access to gloves, face masks and eye protection along with access to testing and flu vaccines.

Public Health yesterday confirmed the first case of H5 bird flu in a human in Los Angeles County who was exposed to livestock infected with H5 Bird flu at a worksite.

Symptoms of H5 bird flu virus infection in humans may include:

Eye redness or discharge
Cough
Sore throat
runny or stuffy nose
Diarrhea
Vomiting
muscle or body aches
Headaches
Fatigue
trouble breathing
Fever
Symptoms in cats infected with H5 bird flu may vary and include:

Loss of appetite
Tiredness
Respiratory and/or neurological signs
For questions or to find a nearby clinic or doctor, residents can call the Public Health InfoLine at 833-540-0473. Open every day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

For more information, visit our websites:

Avian flu in animals: publichealth.lacounty.gov/vet/HPAI.htm

Avian flu in humans: ph.lacounty.gov/acd/diseases/h5n1.htm

Information about bird flu in LA County.

12/13/2024

For Immediate Release (from Los Angeles County Veterinary Public Health):

December 12, 2024

Suspected H5 Bird Flu Detected in Los Angeles County Cats That Consumed Recalled Raw Milk

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating two possible cases of H5 bird flu in cats that consumed recalled raw milk from Raw Farm, LLC.

The infected indoor cats consumed raw milk linked to a recall of raw milk and cream products prior to the onset of symptoms, which included lack of appetite, fever and neurologic signs. The infected cats died after severe worsening of their illness, and subsequently tested positive for Influenza A, a rare result in cats.

Public Health is considering these suspected H5 bird flu cases and is obtaining confirmatory testing. The nationwide H5 bird flu outbreak has seen other cats infected with the virus after consuming infected raw milk.

People who had direct contact with the cats are monitoring for symptoms and have been offered antiviral prophylaxis. There have been no human cases of bird flu associated with exposure to these cats yet identified. The investigation is ongoing.

Although human cases of bird flu are rare and the risk to residents remains low, this detection of H5 bird flu in cats who consumed raw milk underscores the importance of being proactive about preventing ongoing transmission of the virus.

“The risk of H5 bird flu remains low in Los Angeles County, but this suspected case of the virus in a pet cat that consumed raw milk is a reminder that consuming raw dairy products can lead to severe illness in cats," said Dr. Barbara Ferrer, Ph.D., M.P.H., M.Ed., Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. “To avoid the spread of disease, including H5 bird flu, we strongly encourage residents and their pets to avoid raw dairy and undercooked meat products, limit contact with sick or dead animals, report sick or dead birds and keep pets or poultry away from wild animals and birds.”

Cats may be exposed to H5 bird flu by consuming infected birds or other animals, being in environments contaminated with the virus, and consuming unpasteurized milk from infected cows. Cats infected with H5 bird flu may develop severe illness that can include fever and neurologic signs, and that can rapidly progress to death. Transmission of the H5 bird flu virus from mammal to mammal can occur. Cats have transmitted another influenza strain to humans, but there have been no known cases to date of H5 bird flu transmitted from cats to humans as part of this nationwide H5 bird flu outbreak.

Raw milk, which is milk that has not been pasteurized, can carry harmful germs including influenza. These germs can present serious health risks to you, your family, and your pets. Anyone can become sick from drinking raw milk or consuming raw milk products. The people at the highest risk for severe illness include people who are pregnant, adults 65 years and older, children younger than 5 years, and people with weakened immune systems.

Public Health continues to strongly encourage residents to avoid consuming raw milk and to not feed it to their pets; this includes frozen raw milk products since freezing does not eliminate harmful germs that can cause illness. Pasteurized milk remains safe to drink.

Symptoms of H5 bird flu infection in humans include eye redness or discharge, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, diarrhea, vomiting, muscle or body aches, headaches, fatigue, trouble breathing and fever.

Anyone who has consumed these specific recalled raw milk products and is experiencing symptoms should immediately contact their health care provider or local health department.

Samples from birds, cats, and wild mammals in LA County continue to be tested for H5 bird flu at our Public Health Laboratory. In addition, the Public Health Laboratory routinely tests clinical specimens from humans for H5 bird flu as part of ongoing surveillance.

***Best Practices to Reduce Risk for You and Your Pets***

While the current risk of transmission of H5 bird flu to LA County residents and pets remains low, Public Health encourages these best practices:

Avoid Raw Dairy and Undercooked Meat Products: Do not drink raw milk or eat raw cheeses and undercooked meat products. Do not feed these to your pets. Raw milk, even from healthy cows, may be contaminated with harmful germs that can make you and your pets very sick. Freezing raw milk does not eliminate the harmful germs that may be in the product.
Limit Contact with Animals: Avoid unprotected contact with sick or dead animals or birds or any materials contaminated with bird f***s. Avoid handling wild birds and observe them only from a distance. If you have to handle wild birds, even if they appear healthy, wear a well-fitting mask and gloves, and practice good hand hygiene, as some birds may carry the virus without showing symptoms.
Report sick or dead birds: Contact your local animal control agency if you see sick or dead birds. Symptoms can vary; infected birds or animals may be unable to fly, have seizures, have difficulty walking or be found dead.
Protect pets or poultry: Keep pets or poultry away from wild animals and birds. Ensure that wild birds cannot defecate into areas holding or housing pet birds or poultry.
Remove Bird Feeders and Baths: Take down bird feeders and communal bird baths to reduce the risk of the virus spreading from bird-to-bird.
Get a Seasonal Flu Vaccine: People should receive a seasonal flu vaccine. While this vaccine does not prevent avian influenza infection, it can reduce the risk of getting sick with human and bird flu viruses at the same time.
For questions or to find a nearby clinic or doctor, residents can call the Public Health InfoLine at 833-540-0473. Open every day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

For more information, visit our websites:

Avian flu in animals: publichealth.lacounty.gov/vet/HPAI.htm

Avian flu in humans: ph.lacounty.gov/acd/diseases/h5n1.htm

Information about bird flu in LA County.

Address

19909 Ventura Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA
91364

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 1pm

Telephone

(818) 346-7161

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Cat's Meow Veterinary Clinic posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Cat's Meow Veterinary Clinic:

Share

Category

Our Story

We are a cat hospital - services include wellness exams, preventive care, medical care and surgery (including but not limited to spays and neuters). We are located halfway between Winnetka and Corbin on the north side of the street, right across from Wells Fargo.

Office hours are 8-6 M-F and 8-1 Sat. We are always closed on Sundays and major holidays. As a one-doctor practice, our ability to take walk-ins is limited, so please be sure to call for an appointment.

Cat’s Meow Veterinary Clinic opened in May 1991 with the goal of providing medical care for cats in a safe, quiet, comfortable environment free of stressors commonly found in practices that also treat dogs. So we do not treat dogs or exotic animals.

While we love cats and wish we could take in and save them all, we are not a rescue organization and do not, with only occasional exception, take in strays or find homes for unwanted cats.