If your feline friend appears a little more fluffy these days, you should be aware that as few as two pounds above their ideal body weight can put them at risk for life-altering health issues. Your cat won’t jump on the treadmill a few times a week to try to shed those extra pounds, so [...]

We may be a bit biased, but we find felines endlessly fascinating. Cats are enigmatic creatures—at times they want nothing to do with you, but at other times they cannot stop rubbing their soft furry heads against your cheek. Although you will never totally understand your cat’s behavior, you can always learn more about your [...]

Cats confined to an indoor environment generally stay healthier and live longer than those allowed outdoors, but they are also at higher risk for certain behavioral problems. Cats who have no opportunity to express their predatory nature can become bored and frustrated, which can lead to anxiety, depression, and unwanted behaviors, such as excessive vocalization, [...]

Cats have extremely good hearing, and can hear sounds up to 1.6 octaves above those that humans can appreciate. An ear infection can cause progressive tissue damage inside your cat’s ear, which can lead to permanent deafness, if left untreated. Our Just Cats Clinic team wants to help by providing information about cat ear infections [...]

Whether your cat is scheduled for a dental procedure or a routine neuter procedure, we understand your concerns about your feline friend undergoing anesthesia. Because you cannot hold your cat’s paw as they undergo anesthesia and while they recover, our Just Cats Clinic team wants to ease your mind by sharing five ways we ensure [...]

If you have ever owned a cat, you are likely familiar with feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD). Cats are mysterious creatures, inside and out, and that includes how their urinary tract works. For numerous—at times unknown—reasons, cats’ urinary tracts become inflamed, irritated, or infected, which can lead your cat to eliminate inappropriately. To understand [...]

If you listen to your cat, they’ll tell you that they are the perfect pet, no matter what! But, unfortunately, some sassy feline behaviors are less than pleasant, and can strain your relationship. While you may chalk up your cat’s problem behaviors to household tension or stress, they may be caused by medical reasons. If [...]

Our feline friends typically enjoy a cushy life indoors, and are less likely to develop parasitic infections spurred by their hunting habits. However, many internal and external parasites can be carried inside, and these pests can cause disease or infection in your cat. Read on to understand how parasites can take hold of your cat, [...]

Cats commonly experience hair loss, and the condition presents in many ways. Our Just Cats Clinic team is here to provide you with information on how we diagnose and manage cats’ hair loss.  Cats’ hair loss causes Cats’ hair loss can be partial or complete, and may be caused by one of many conditions, including: [...]

Cats are typically homebodies, but they can learn to enjoy travel, or at least tolerate the experience. If you want to take your cat on your next trip, a few preparations will ensure they remain content during the adventure. Our team at Just Cats Clinic offers these tips to make travel with your cat stress-free.  [...]