St. Louis Cat Clinic

01/09/2026

That's one happy bobcat.

01/09/2026

No more treats!!

01/09/2026

Too much catnip???

01/09/2026

How pets healed us this year
Here are some animals that boosted our mood this year, made us laugh and feel less lonely, and even saved some lives.

If you have a pet, you know their healing properties.

01/08/2026

Some causes for not eating (anorexia) are simple to treat, and others are more complex to identify. Either way, you need to call your veterinarian and have your cat examined. Fortunately, many conditions can have a positive outcome with timely and appropriate medical care.

When your cat refuses to eat, you need to call your veterinarian for an appointment immediately. Some causes for not eating (anorexia) are simple to treat, and others are more complex to identify. Either way, you need to call your veterinarian and have your cat examined. Fortunately, many conditions...

01/08/2026

How to Make Your Cat a Water Enthusiast
Your cat’s ancestors were desert dwellers and obtained much of their hydration from eating live prey. While this kept them hydrated in the past, it can lead to health problems for domesticated cats if they do not receive enough water. It is often hard to know if your cat is drinking enough water. This guide offers practical tips to increase your cat’s water intake. There are many medical conditions that could lead to dehydration and cats would greatly benefit from increasing their water intake especially if they have kidney disease, cystitis, urinary stones, diabetes, or are taking NSAIDs.

Your cat’s ancestors were desert dwellers and obtained much of their hydration from eating live prey. While this kept them hydrated in the past, it can lead to health problems for domesticated cats if they do not receive enough water. It is often hard to know if your cat is drinking enough water. ...

01/08/2026

Redirected aggression in cats happens when a cat becomes frightened or overstimulated by something they can’t directly reach and suddenly lashes out at a nearby person or pet instead.
It’s one of the most common causes of sudden, unexpected aggression in otherwise calm cats. Here’s how to recognize it, what causes it, and what to do to keep everyone safe.

Learn what causes redirected aggression in cats and what treatment can help your kitty recover.

01/08/2026

Here's one trend being driven by this scientific research: Pets are shedding their "just nice to have" label and instead being recognized as integral to our overall health, especially mental health.

There’s a pet revolution—and it’s proving how important pets are when it comes to our mental health. We discuss the ways in which pets continue to be an integral part of our overall health.

01/07/2026

I had one more therapy cat visit scheduled for 2025. For this one, my human and I picked the children’s hospital. We thought it would be a good place to end the year.

Summer and her human chose the children's hospital as their last therapy cat visit of 2025, and they saw kids in surgery and the exam rooms.

01/07/2026

Even though it’s been a busy week for her, my human felt it was important that we visit the big hospital on Christmas Day. After all, who wants to be a hospital patient on Christmas? Or work on that day, for that matter? So we scheduled it a few weeks ago.

Summer has a therapy cat visit on Christmas Day, and makes the holiday special for a variety of patients and staff.

01/07/2026

You can stop cats from scratching furniture by giving them attractive scratching alternatives, placing cat scratching posts in strategic locations, rewarding desired behavior, and using gentle deterrents—not punishment.
Scratching is a normal, instinctive feline behavior, not a misbehavior. Cats scratch to mark territory, stretch their muscles, maintain healthy nails, and relieve stress. Instead of trying to eliminate scratching—which isn’t possible or healthy—the goal is to redirect the behavior to appropriate outlets like scratching posts and boards.
Below, you’ll learn why cats scratch, how to prevent furniture damage, and how to create a home that matches your cat’s natural needs.

It can be very frustrating when cats scratch your favorite armchair. But there are plenty of steps you can take to redirect this instinctual cat behavior. Here’s a guide for saving your furniture and carpet.