Lighthouse Veterinary Care for Cats

02/20/2025

I hope everyone is having fun making snowmen...or snowcats....since this snow wants to stay for a visit, we will be closing our clinic tomorrow. We will be open on Saturday, February 22, with POSSIBLE extended hours, we will update you soon with those hours. If your kitty needs any medical attention tomorrow, please call any of the urgent care clinics or ERs in the area...please call prior to arrival to make sure they do not have limited hours.

02/19/2025

We have about 8-10" of snow coming, please keep your kitties indoors, but for those community cats, help them stay safe and warm...
❄ Provide cat cabins: Use styrofoam or wood with straw bedding. Do not use blankets or hay, as they retain moisture.
❄ Elevate shelters: Keep shelters off the ground to prevent moisture and cold from seeping in
❄ Entrance Protection: Face the entrance away from winds and add an overhang to shield from the snow and rain.
❄Increase food portions: Cats need more calories in the winter to maintain body heat.
❄ When possible, use heated water bowls or insulated containers to prevent water from freezing. Replace frozen water frequently.

02/18/2025

Due to the winter storm approaching, we will be open tomorrow, Wednesday, 2/18/25, from 9-5pm instead of our usual 1-7pm Wednesday hours, with the possibility of closing earlier.

We will be closed Thursday, 2/19/25.

Depending on the roads, we will remain closed on Friday, but will keep you up to date if things change.

02/13/2025

Your kitty is in for a real treat with these Tartar Shield Cat Treats! Not only are they yummy, they help clean teeth and freshen breath by reducing bacteria in the mouth to prevent plaque and tartar build-up. Stop by the clinic and grab a bag or you can visit our online store (link on our website, lighthousecatvet.com)...you also get 10% off any dental products this month for Pet Dental Health Month!!

02/11/2025

Let's continue to celebrate Pet Dental Health Month and give your kitty the gift of fresh breath and healthy teeth with Vetradent Water Additive! Adding this to their water bowl will help reduce plaque and tartar. Schedule your pet's dental checkup today and keep those pearly whites healthy!

02/07/2025

02/04/2025

Ever wonder what goes into your kitty's dental cleaning procedure? Check out this informative video!

02/03/2025

February is always more focused on your kitties' dental health care, so we are offering 10% off dental products and treats. If you're not able to come by the office, we have an online store where you can find things such as dental diets, treats, toothbrush kits, and more. Visit our website, lighthousecatvet.com, scroll to the bottom, and click on "Vetsource Home Delivery" to browse our dental products!

01/31/2025

Today is "Inspire Your Heart with Art" Day. Art is meant to make us feel happy and is a great form of self expression. Years ago, a coworker from a previous vet clinic that I used to work at painted these pictures of my cats, Mystik and Pounce, when they passed away. I painted my dogs, Grizzley and Griffon, at a paint bar for their "paint your pet" night. We would love to see your works of art, whether it's a painting, crotchet, glass art, pottery, or even dance! Show us your talent!

01/29/2025

Today is Tuxedo Cat Appreciation Day! These dapper babies are playful, outgoing, and affectionate. They love attention, so they form strong bonds with their owners and are very social creatures. Some owners have even said they have dog-like loyalty and will follow their humans around. However, personalities depend on their genetics and upbringing, so not all tuxedos are the same.
Share us your pictures and fun stories of your tuxedos!!!

01/28/2025

Good Morning Lighthouse Vet Family! We are in the Coastal Virginia Magazine "Best of" Contest! Please vote for us in the "Best Veterinarian" and "Best Small Business" category! Voting ends on March 7, 2025. Thank you all so much for entrusting us in the care of your kitties throughout the years. You are part of our success story!

01/27/2025

Just a reminder that if you need medication or food refills, please allow 48-72 hours to process. Please at the latest, make sure to call for your medication once you have 7 days remaining. Also make sure your kitties have enough to get through holidays, long weekends, and vacations! Contact us at 757-447-9750 or [email protected].

01/24/2025

Today is Change a Pet's Life Day. A day meant to bring awareness to those animals in need. Some ways that you can help a deserving furbaby are:
🐾Adopting from a local shelter or rescue
🐾Fostering-temporarily care for a pet until they find their fur-ever home. Some shelters even let you take a pet out for the day to give them a break from the kennels.
🐾Volunteering-if you are interested in cuddling cats, walking dogs, or feeding/cleaning around the shelter, every single minute means a lot to these pets.
🐾Donating-whether it's monetary donations, food, blankets, supplies, these animals are so grateful for what we give them. Check with the shelters or rescues to see if they have Amazon Wishlists!

01/22/2025

Do you ever wonder why cats knock things over? It's mostly because they are just curious, playful creatures. Just like in the wild, cats push or bat at potential prey to see how they react. They're natural predators, so they may see your glass of water as "prey" to hunt and try to knock them down.
Cats also love attention, and if their owners talk to them or pick them up after batting something, it only reinforces their behavior. So before they jump on that table to bat at that coffee cup of prey, redirect their attention, by giving them stimulating toys.
Boredom usually plays a part on why they knock things over also. If there's little stimulation, they'll find ways to entertain themselves. Enrich their space with vertical climbers and high spaces for them to relax, stimulating toys like puzzle toys that lets them "hunt".

01/20/2025

Dental health is an important part of your cat's health, and dental problems can cause, or be caused by, other health problems. Your cats' teeth and gums should be checked yearly to catch any early signs of dental disease. Join us in February for National Pet Dental Health Month by scheduling an exam and discussing dental options! 757-447-9750.

01/15/2025

If there are any feral cats in your community, create an outdoor shelter and fill it with STRAW, not hay or blankets! Hay and blankets/towels soaks up moisture, making it cold and uncomfortable. Straw repels moisture, making it warm and cozy during the chilly weather.

01/14/2025

Wet food needed! Please consider donating canned wet food today!

01/13/2025

❄️ Kitty it's cold outside ❄️