Although your feline household king or queen likely demands year-round love and attention, February 20 is a marvelous day that highlights the love you hold for your pet. On National Love Your Pet Day, cater to your cat a little bit more to make their day extra special. Whether you give them homemade cat treats, [...]

Cats often are considered enigmatic, mysterious pets who are much more difficult to understand than their canine counterparts. And, while your dog may be more open and obvious with their declarations of love and adoration, your cat displays their affection through verbal communication and body language. Your feline friend also uses verbal, scent, behavior, and [...]

You’ve likely been “gifted” with your cat’s hairballs a time or two, as well as a few vomit puddles over the years. Did you know that hairballs are actually a product of vomiting, and not coughing? Many cat owners believe cats cough up hairballs, but these furry tubes come from the stomach, and must be [...]

When welcoming a new kitten home, you’re likely thinking more about their adorable antics and feisty personality than the vaccines necessary to keep them healthy. While you can easily get wrapped up in playing with your new feline friend, routine veterinary care is essential to help them grow up happy, healthy, and protected from infectious [...]

If your cat has been destroying your brand-new furniture, climbing your curtains, and perhaps latching onto your leg, you may have considered declawing. However, declawing in cats is not a benign procedure, and is not recommended by many leading veterinary organizations. In fact, declawing is banned in countries around the world, and some U.S. states [...]

November is National Pet Diabetes Month. While not as much fun as National Hug Your Cat Day (June 4th), this is a great time for pet parents to brush up on the causes and symptoms of this disease. Type II diabetes is the second most common endocrine disease we see in cats and is being [...]

Understanding Feline Idiopathic Cystitis (FIC) With all of the changes in everyone’s household these days, some of our feline friends are having trouble adjusting to the new normal. From owners being at home instead of at work to the kids running around all day, our cats are having to adapt. While many cats are enjoying [...]

What is COVID-19? According to the Center for Disease Control, COVID-19 is caused by a strain of coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. While there are many different strains of coronaviruses, most are not spread between animals and people. However, transmission between animals and people has occurred with MERS-CoV, SARS-CoV, and now with COVID-19. I am positive or [...]

Introducing a new cat into your home if you already have another kitty can be challenging. But with patience and hard work, you can have a multi-cat household that’s not only rewarding for you, but for your new kitty crew as well. The most important tip is to take things slowly. When bringing a new [...]

Okay so we don’t frequently set New Year’s resolutions for our cats, but if you have a tubby feline at home then it might be a good place to start. Overweight cats are at risk for diabetes, additional strain on joints, and other diseases. Make the resolution to get healthy by helping your cat kick [...]