AtomicVet

25/02/2025

Please make sure your cats are on tick prevention and keep them indoors if at all possible!

Attention Cat Lovers:

Bobcat fever, or cytauxzoonosis, is a deadly disease in domestic cats caused by the parasite Cytauxzoon felis. It is primarily transmitted through tick bites, particularly from the Lone Star tick (Amblyomma americanum). The disease is named "bobcat fever" because bobcats are the natural reservoir for the parasite, but they usually do not suffer severe illness from it.

Key Facts:
1) Deadly and Fast-Acting – Bobcat fever progresses rapidly and is often fatal if not treated early. Infected cats can die within a few days of showing symptoms.
2) Transmission Through Ticks – The primary vector is the Lone Star tick, which is common in Arkansas and other southeastern states.
3) Cats cannot catch it from other cats.
4) Symptoms Appear Suddenly– Infected cats may show:
High fever
Lethargy
Loss of appetite
Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
Difficulty breathing
4) High Mortality Rate – Without treatment, the mortality rate is over 90%, but with early veterinary intervention, survival rates improve.
5) No Vaccine Available – There is currently no vaccine, so tick prevention is the best defense.
6) More Common in Spring & Summer – Because tick activity is highest in warm months, cases peak in April–September in Arkansas.
7) Treatment is Intensive – Nationwide, 60% of cats survive with intensive veterinary care. At All Creatures Veterinary Hospital, 80% of our cats survive on our intensive care protocol.

How to Protect Your Cat:
Use vet-approved tick prevention (topical or oral treatments).
Keep cats indoors to reduce exposure to ticks.
Check for ticks daily if your cat goes outside.
Maintain a tick-free yard by mowing grass and reducing wildlife
activity.

Bobcat fever is a major threat to outdoor cats in our region, so prevention is key. If a cat shows symptoms, immediate vet care is crucial for any chance of survival.

All Creatures Veterinary Hospital is a regional referral center for Bobcat Fever. Please call us if your cat displays these symptoms so we can start intensive care immediately.

07/01/2025

This is the absolute best part of having this wonderful facility. Our cat owners are always thrilled to have their cats recover from hyperthyroidism after I-131 therapy. Marti was very ill when she came to us, and this was her last hope. We're so happy for her, and the socks are too cool!

03/12/2024

We're thrilled to be able to provide this therapy in Mountain Home, Arkansas at our new Veterinary Nuclear Therapy Center. Our clients and their pets have been able to treat hyperthyroidism in our comfortable new facility without driving several hours each way to drop off and pick up their cats.

In addition to being local and providing excellent service, we are able to treat more cats than most universities because of our careful facility planning and layout to maximize safety of our employees and the cats in our care.

Call us at 501.500.5220 or message us here for more information on this life-saving therapy for hyperthyroid cats.

29/10/2024

Has your cat suddenly lost weight? If you haven't changed your cat's diet, it could be hyperthyroidism. It is very common over the age of 7, and often times other symptoms may be harder to spot. Please ask your vet to check your cat's thyroid hormones if they're less fluffy than usual.

29/10/2024

We have had such a positive response from the veterinary community. Thank you so much for allowing us to treat your hyperthyroid cats safely and comfortably in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Our facility is amazing and our patients are so grateful to have this resource in our community!

23/08/2024

We had the pleasure of treating this sweet boy this week and he has made such improvement since he received his I-131 treatment for hyperthyroidism. By day 2, he seemed much more comfortable, and by the fifth day he was a different cat. They say the maximum effect is up to 6 months after therapy, but the relief of symptoms happens so quickly. Their little bodies are just exhausted, so it is amazing to watch the transformation.

Thanks for being an atomic cat, GC!

08/07/2024

We see so many skinny, sick cats with organ damage from advancing hyperthyroidism. Please ask your vet to check a T4 level if your cat is over 7. You can catch this disease before the heart and kidneys suffer and before your cat loses a significant amount of weight. If your cat is suddenly much smaller or you can easily feel their spine and ribs, get them checked! Hyperthyroidism is very common and shortens the life span of your cat significantly. Bring them to me for treatment before they're so sick and they'll do so much better!

27/06/2024

We are so happy to be able to help these poor cats return to a normal life. Please ask your vet to check T4 levels if your cat is over 7 years old. Symptoms can become apparent very suddenly with weight loss, irritability, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and matted or greasy-appearing fur. Please call us if we can help!

Did you know that hyperthyroidism in cats causes damage to organs before the symptoms become obvious to cat owners? 11% of senior cats over the age of 7 will develop hyperthyroidism, so ask your vet to check thyroid hormones and catch this very common condition before it causes symptoms and damage to the heart and kidneys.

22/05/2024

Ask your vet to check your cat's hormone levels if he or she is 7 or older. Hyperthyroidism is extremely common and can damage organs and shorten the lifespan of your cat if treatment is not started quickly.

20/05/2024

Hyperthyroidism in cats is a leading cause of multi-organ failure and reduces the cat's lifespan by several years on average if not treated properly. atomicVet offers advanced veterinary nuclear therapy with I-131. This is a cure in a single treatment for 97% of cats. Call us today at 500-501-5220 to schedule a treatment.

20/05/2024

I-131 nuclear therapy for hyperthyroid cats offers a cure in a one-time treatment and over time is the least expensive option. In addition to the cost, it saves owners and cats the misery of twice-daily dosing with methimazole. atomicVet in Mountain Home, Arkansas offers this service and can accommodate 20 cats per week safely and comfortably. Call us at 501-500-5220 if you have any questions!

30/04/2024

We've had a great response to our new service and want to thank veterinarians from Arkansas and Missouri who have referred hyperthyroid cats to us. Cat owners are so excited when they realize that we have this service in Mountain Home and they don't have to travel 4+ hours for I-131 therapy.

28/03/2024

Did you know that hyperthyroidism in cats causes damage to organs before the symptoms become obvious to cat owners? 11% of senior cats over the age of 7 will develop hyperthyroidism, so ask your vet to check thyroid hormones and catch this very common condition before it causes symptoms and damage to the heart and kidneys.

15/03/2024

Dr. Rosie Stolzer from All Creatures Veterinary Hospital created this great video explaining hyperthyroidism in cats and possible treatment options. AtomicVet in Mountain Home, Arkansas now offers I-131 Nuclear Therapy, which is the gold-standard for the treatment of hyperthyroidism in cats.

Welcome to our guide on treating feline hyperthyroidism, a common issue for aging cats. Hyperthyroidism speeds up your cat's metabolism, leading to serious h...

05/03/2024

This community of animal lovers is so supportive of one another. Thank you all for your shares as we try to spread the word about this exciting new facility.

All Creatures Veterinary Hospital and AtomicVet truly appreciate all of the members of our community who work so hard to improve the health and living conditions of animals who can't help themselves. Hats off to all our area vets, veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, kennel teams, reception and administrative support for working so hard for our pets, livestock and wildlife. On top of that, a huge salute to the people at our official and unofficial animal rescues who set aside their personal lives at a moment's notice to help the helpless and heal the broken.

You're all wonderful, and we're so grateful.

04/03/2024

We recently announced our opening to veterinarians at the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association meeting in Hot Springs. It is great to be able to offer services that are in great need for pet owners.

04/03/2024

Our new facility is clean, bright, comfortable and incredibly well-equipped for safety from the lead-lined walls to the video system that allows us to monitor our patients very closely. Thanks to our built-in shielding and advanced radiation monitoring equipment, AtomicVet can safely treat more animals than most large university systems.