Cat's Meow Veterinary Clinic

09/26/2025

A recent nationwide study found that nearly 1 in 6 veterinary professionals reported thoughts of self-harm in the previous year, and more than 40% experienced serious distress. These numbers are more than statistics — they are a call to action.

This Su***de Prevention Month, let’s continue breaking the stigma, talking openly, and supporting one another in veterinary medicine. 🫶🏻

If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone. Call or text the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline at 988 for support.

09/26/2025

Yet another reminder about the very real dangers associated with improperly processed or unprocessed cat foods.

The discovery of pathogens in raw pet foods creates risks for both pets and their owners.

09/03/2025

September is Happy Cat Month. Make a needy cat happy by adopting!

Is a cat the right pet for you? Learn about selecting a pet cat for your family.

08/30/2025

We are closed Saturday through Monday for the Labor Day weekend. Enjoy your holiday time off and remember to play with the kitties.

08/29/2025

For Immediate Release: August 28, 2025

***Public Health Reporting an Increase in Flea-Borne Typhus Cases in Los Angeles County - People urged to take precautions to protect themselves and their pets***

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is urging people to take precautions following an increase of flea-borne typhus cases across the County. Earlier this year, Public Health investigated a localized outbreak of flea-borne typhus in Central Los Angeles and is currently investigating a second outbreak in the City of Santa Monica.

Flea-borne typhus cases have been rising in Los Angeles County since 2010. In 2024, a record 187 cases were identified. So far in 2025, 106 cases have already been reported, higher than this time last year. Public Health expects additional cases and clusters to appear in the coming months, as flea-borne typhus infections peak in late summer and fall.

“This ongoing increase in flea-borne typhus highlights the importance of taking preventive steps to reduce the risk of infection,” said Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, Los Angeles County Health Officer.

What is Flea-Borne Typhus (Typhus)?

Typhus is an acute febrile illness caused by Rickettsia Typhi bacteria, which is spread by infected fleas. People can become infected when flea f***s are rubbed into cuts or scrapes on the skin or rubbed into the eyes.

In Los Angeles County, infected fleas are most commonly found on rats, free-roaming cats, and opossums. Pets such as dogs and cats that go outdoors can bring fleas into and around your home. Infected animals typically do not show signs of illness. Flea-borne typhus is not spread from person to person.

“Flea-borne typhus is serious, but preventable,” said Dr. Davis. “We urge people to take precautions by using flea control on their pets, avoiding contact with stray animals, and preventing wildlife from living in or next to their home or property. If you develop symptoms, such as fever, chills, or a rash, seek medical attention right away.”

How to Prevent Flea-Borne Typhus:

Public Health encourages people to follow these preventive steps to the risk of flea-borne typhus infections:

Keep fleas off you and your pets.
When outside, use EPA-registered insect repellent labeled for protection against fleas.
Routinely use flea control products on your pets.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Avoid attracting wild or stray animals.
Don’t leave pet food or water outside.
Don’t feed or touch stray or wild animals.
Keep your yard free of debris and overgrown plants.
Store trash in containers with tightly fitting lids.
Close off crawl spaces and seal any openings where animals could enter, hide, or find food and water.
Report stray animals or signs of rodents or opossums near your property to local animal control officials.

***For more information regarding flea-borne typhus, visit: ph.lacounty.gov/Typhus ***

Typhus.

05/10/2025

Excellent and timely article from CIDRaP @ UMinn.

University of Maryland scientists are calling for increased surveillance of avian flu in domestic cats after a global review of 20 years of published data reveals a dramatic uptick in feline infections—and the number of ways cats are being infected—after the emergence of H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b in o...

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.

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.

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.

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.