While no one likes having to bring their cat in for vaccinations, it’s important to keep them up to date and protected. At Just Cats, we discuss your cat’s specific lifestyle to determine what vaccinations are needed. This month we’ll attempt to unravel the mystery of your cat’s vaccinations by discussing how they work, what [...]

Picking the right cat to bring into your house is a decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly. The new kitty will become another member of your family for the subsequent 10 to 20 years. You will be responsible for its food, health and overall care for the rest of its life. The problem is that [...]

At Just Cats Clinic, we believe feeding wet food exclusively is the best plan for most cats. However, we all know cats don’t always do what we want them to! Many of our patients love dry food and overall do well on it or eat a combination of wet and dry. Recently at the American [...]

As cat parents, we’ve all been there. Your vet prescribes oral medication for your kitty, and you leave the clinic happy that your feline friend is getting some much-needed treatment. On the way home, you start to wonder how you are going to get the pills or drops in your cat. You remember your past [...]

At Just Cats, we believe you as the owner are an essential member of your cat’s health care team and that there are active things you can do at home as part of their preventive care plan. The easiest is the at home lumps and bumps check. We recommend it for cats of all ages [...]

What is feline leukemia? FeLV (feline leukemia virus) is an infectious virus and not a cancer as the name might suggest. When the cat is infected, a retrovirus produces an enzyme called reverse transcriptase that allows the virus to insert copies of its own genetic material into the infected cells. Though FeLV is not cancer, [...]

Cats are famous for their fastidious grooming rituals, and no cat owner would be surprised to learn that felines spend a large part of their day cleaning their fur and paws. Grooming is a sign of a healthy cat and a completely normal activity for most.  However sometimes kitties overdo it, leading to bald patches [...]

Disaster can strike at any moment, and it’s important to develop an emergency evacuation plan and kit in case of flood, fire, tornado, hurricane or other disasters for you and your family. As you prepare your emergency plans, don’t forget to include your furry felines as well. It’s important to have a location planned out [...]

At Just Cats Clinic, we work to make your cat’s visit to our office as stress free as possible, but there are things you can do at home to help make your cat’s visit a success. Before Your Appointment Leave the carrier out all the time, so that it isn’t a foreign object to your [...]

Preventive care and regular wellness checks at your veterinarian are an important part of helping your cat live beyond 9 lives.  In addition to keeping your feline friend’s vaccinations up to date, wellness care also gives your vet an opportunity to catch any disease processes early before further damage occurs. How often should you take [...]