If you recently adopted a new kitten, starting them off right can help prevent behavioral problems from developing down the road, and keep them healthy and happy. Our American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)-accredited team at Just Cats Clinic wants to help by offering tips to set your kitten up for success. #1: Plan for veterinary [...]

You may have noticed that getting an appointment with your veterinarian takes a lot longer since the COVID-19 pandemic began. This phenomenon can be seen at general practices, specialists, and emergency hospitals across the country. Common wait times for appointments at your primary veterinarian may be several weeks, up to several months at the specialist, [...]

We all want to do what’s best for our beloved feline friends, but giving them pills can be a challenge. Cats are quick, have built-in weapons, and can hide for days at a time. Some pet owners can possibly handle a week or two of medication administration, but what happens if you have to give [...]

When people think of cat parasites, fleas and worms often come to mind. But did you know there are more than 10 parasites that are commonly diagnosed in cats, and many of them also pose a health risk for people? At Just Cats Clinic, we can create a customized wellness plan for every cat to [...]

It seems that only yesterday your distinguished senior cat was a handful of kitten fur. They may not jump and play like a kitten anymore, but your senior cat knows how to enjoy life—from a warm nap in the perfect sunbeam, to bird-stalking from the window seat. The caring team of cat lovers at Just [...]

The pancreas may not be a well-known organ like the heart or liver, nor possess an iconic shape like the kidneys, or the intestines. Most of the time the pancreas goes unnoticed—however, when inflamed, this small organ can turn on the body, and destroy it from the inside out.  Pancreatic inflammation in cats (i.e., pancreatitis)—like [...]

Cats are hard to impress. As a devoted cat owner, you’ve probably tried multiple tactics to ensure your cat’s comfort and happiness: You’ve tried food — But, as you set down your cat’s food dish, they survey the food with a sniff, and saunter off. You’ve tried to play — You emptied out your spare [...]

A 2018 survey revealed that about 60 percent of cats in the United States were overweight or obese. Obesity is the most frequently observed nutritional disorder in domestic cats, and the consequences can be serious. Our team at Just Cats Clinic wants your cat to live a long, healthy life by your side, and provide [...]

Ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging method that can be used to diagnose many conditions and disease processes affecting cats. Our team at Just Cats Clinic wants to provide information on this diagnostic technique, to ensure you know what to expect should an ultrasound be recommended for your cat. What is veterinary ultrasound? An ultrasound transducer [...]

September is Pet Pain Awareness Month. At Just Cats Clinic, we are passionate about alleviating and eliminating pain in our feline friends, but unfortunately, detecting their physical discomfort can be incredibly difficult. As natural predators, cats instinctively hide pain, because visible suffering sends a signal of weakness and vulnerability. A wild cat who is perceived [...]