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Whiskers of Gratitude: Thanksgiving Safety for Cats

The holiday season should be a time of comfort and joy but requires thoughtful preparation to avoid stress, anxiety, and an unexpected trip to the veterinary emergency room. To help ensure your cat’s Thanksgiving celebration is one of peace and calm—not despair—the Just Cats Clinic team has assembled their top cat-safety tips for a happy [...]

By |2023-11-25T21:40:21+00:00November 21st, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Whiskers of Gratitude: Thanksgiving Safety for Cats

Feline Obesity and Weight Management

Funny fat cats are often depicted in cartoons, but feline obesity is no laughing matter. Overweight cats live shorter lives and are less playful than healthy weight cats, and they are also at risk for developing numerous severe health issues. Our Just Cats Clinic team knows how demanding cats can be when their food bowl [...]

By |2023-11-14T03:30:37+00:00November 7th, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Feline Obesity and Weight Management

6 Halloween Cat Safety Tips

Black cats are commonly associated with Halloween, but the spooktacular holiday can be dangerous for felines of all colors. Our Just Cats Clinic team wants to help you avoid a veterinary visit on All Hallow’s Eve, and we provide safety tips to protect your whiskered pal when witches, ghosts, and goblins roam your neighborhood. #1: [...]

By |2023-10-27T22:38:34+00:00October 27th, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on 6 Halloween Cat Safety Tips

Party Animal: 5 Ways to Celebrate Your Cat’s Birthday

Cats typically aren’t party animals, but that doesn’t mean you should let your feline friend’s birthday go unnoticed. To avoid stressing your cat, avoid hosting a large, boisterous gathering of friends and family. However, you still have tons of options to help make your whiskered pal’s birthday special. Before planning the big event, carefully consider [...]

By |2023-10-09T02:17:49+00:00October 7th, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Party Animal: 5 Ways to Celebrate Your Cat’s Birthday

Why Your Cat’s Eating and Drinking Habits Change

While your cat is sure to let you know if their food bowl is running a bit low, picking up on changes in their normal eating and drinking habits can be a challenge. Subtle fluctuations are normal, but ongoing issues or sudden changes can be cause for concern. Read our Just Cats Clinic team’s guide [...]

By |2023-09-23T18:00:38+00:00September 21st, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Why Your Cat’s Eating and Drinking Habits Change

Hidden Problems: 7 Signs Your Cat Needs a Veterinary Examination

Your cat is highly skilled at hiding, whether from a sudden influx of guests, a new puppy, or the robotic vacuum cleaner. However, your feline friend is also a master at disguising illness and injury. Your cat is adept at concealing medical issues that range from mild (e.g., muscle sprain) to severe (e.g., organ dysfunction), [...]

By |2023-09-12T21:37:02+00:00September 7th, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Hidden Problems: 7 Signs Your Cat Needs a Veterinary Examination

Scratch It Out: Why Scratching Is Important for Your Cat’s Health

You may be surprised to know that being a house cat is stressful. Inadequate enrichment, smelly litter boxes, intercat aggression, sudden schedule changes, and many other issues can lead to untold feline mental and physical problems. Key to helping reduce your feline friend’s stress is to ensure they have plenty of scratching opportunities. While you [...]

By |2023-08-26T23:51:46+00:00August 26th, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Scratch It Out: Why Scratching Is Important for Your Cat’s Health

5 Feline-Focused Benefits of Our Clinic Expansion

Our mission is to build the most feline-centric veterinary practice in Northern Virginia, and with our new expansion, we are achieving that goal. Our Just Cats Clinic team is devoted to providing our feline patients with the most compassionate, skilled care available. Learn about the new and improved services our growing facility offers cats and [...]

By |2023-08-10T02:29:53+00:00August 7th, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on 5 Feline-Focused Benefits of Our Clinic Expansion

Identifying and Treating Bug Bites in Cats

While cats are less likely than dogs to fall victim to various insects, bugs, and arachnids, because they largely stay indoors, your feline friend is still at risk for potentially dangerous bites and stings from fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, flies, spiders, and bees. When a bug searches for a hot meal, or defends its home against [...]

By |2023-07-21T22:31:23+00:00July 21st, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Identifying and Treating Bug Bites in Cats

A Cat Owner’s Guide to Hepatic Lipidosis

While chubby felines can be adorable, extra weight in cats can lead to significant health problems, such as hepatic lipidosis (i.e., fatty liver disease). Although this condition can occur in healthy-weight cats, the vast majority of cases are overweight or obese cats. Left untreated, or caught too late, hepatic lipidosis can prove fatal in cats, [...]

By |2023-07-10T23:45:35+00:00July 10th, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on A Cat Owner’s Guide to Hepatic Lipidosis
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