Every cat needs some form of identification, even indoor-only felines. The most common reason owners don’t microchip their cats is that they “never go outside. However, many lost felines are the result of an accident like slipping out the door. Another important reason to microchip is disaster preparedness. In the event of a natural disaster, [...]

According to Banfield’s 2014 State of Pet Health, their 850 veterinary clinics across the country saw 2.3 million dogs and only 470,000 cats. There are more cats than dogs in this country. So why aren’t cats getting veterinary care? The Bayer Veterinary Usage Study, determined several reasons why cats don’t get the appropriate preventative care [...]

Even though we love our cats very much, we may not like every single thing they do. There are definitely some feline behaviors we can live without! Scratching our furniture, shedding on our black pants and coughing up hairballs are a few habits we’d just as soon not have to deal with. One of the [...]

Kidney disease, kidney failure or chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a renal disease in which a cat’s kidneys progressively shut down. Just as in the case of humans, cats often develop CKD as part of the aging process. Compared to us, however, cats are much more likely to get the disease.  CKD will develop in [...]

Routine veterinary exams are an essential part of keeping your cat healthy. However, these visits can be stressful for both of you. And that stress often starts before you have even left home. For example, the struggle to get your feline into the carrier can start the whole process off on the wrong foot. Making [...]

Spring is finally here and soon there will be flowers everywhere.  Did you know that many of our favorite flowers are dangerous to cats? Some of these toxic flowers do little more than give your furry friend a bit of indigestion or, at worst, a case of diarrhea. But some are deadly. The ASPCA has [...]

Having a furry companion can be one of the most rewarding things you’ll ever do, but it’s important to understand the cost and the level of care that pets will need over a lifetime. Just Cats Clinic wants to help demystify veterinary costs and give you the tools you need to prepare for the future. [...]

Does going to the vet stress your kitty out?  Do regular checkups turn into a nightmare for both you and your furry feline friend?  Do vet visits go so badly that your cat needs to be sedated to have the even most routine exams performed?  Do you put off medical work because it’s just too [...]