It may seem innocent to let your cat have some of your pizza or sandwich, but just like with your canine companions, many table foods are actually dangerous for your cat. This week we’ll talk about what’ s toxic and what’s safe to share Onions, Garlic, Shallots, and Scallions These tasty treats are definitely one [...]

It’s no secret that home renovations and projects can be stressful for everyone involved, but there’s a way to keep your pets safe and keep your own sanity during the process. Determine the scope of the project in terms of length to completion and space needed. Knowing this up front, and probably best to add [...]

Is your cat itching and scratching? It could be something in their environment and understanding what exactly your cat is allergic to can help you limit their exposure and improve their quality of life. What is an allergy? An allergy means that your cat’s immune system has become more sensitive to certain everyday substances and, [...]

Last month we discussed what the complete blood count or CBC reveals about your cat’s overall health. This month we’ll discuss the second component of standard lab work called the chemistry panel. The chemistry panel primarily screens organ function and can let us know early signs of disease processes allowing intervention and prevention. Running preventive [...]

At Just Cats Clinic, we believe that medicine should be preventive and proactive instead of emergency and reactive. There are 3 major parts to our preventive care plan – routine examinations, lab work, and client education. Lab work tells a lot about how the body is functioning together and how each component is functioning on [...]

When you think of a cat’s activity level, what typically comes to mind? For many it’s a lazy animal that sleeps all the time and sunbathes for a living. While that can be the case with some cats, many have a surprisingly high energy level. Think of keeping your cat’s entertained as something that’s fun [...]

What causes dental disease? Most commonly, dental disease is the result of tartar buildup on a cat’s teeth. Tartar can be easily identified by its tan or brown color. As a cat eats, some of the food gets stuck to its teeth and turns into plaque. Though some of that is removed naturally when the [...]

For most cats, a visit to the veterinarian can be an overwhelming experience. Even though you and your vet team do everything possible to make their visit stress free, it can still be too much for some cats. Being removed from their familiar comfortable environment, a trip in the car, new smells and sounds at [...]

There is every different type of cat carrier imaginable available on the market today and it’s difficult to know which one is best for your cat. While we don’t endorse any particular type of carrier or brand, we do have some advice you may find helpful in choosing a carrier. Soft Carrier One of the [...]