What Is A Nutrition Consult?
Did you know we provide nutrition consults free of charge for any of our current patients? When we think about a nutrition consult, for many of us the first …
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Stealth Pain
Hiding Pain Like most cats, Maggie is great at hiding pain. At her annual physical, the doctor checked her mouth and noticed an angry, red sore on her lower …
Age Is Not A Disease
With age comes a higher risk of certain diseases. The diseases we see more frequently in older cats are hyperthyroidism, renal failure, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, and lymphoma. While …
Is Annual Blood Work Worth It?
I am often asked about annual blood work. Questions range from, “I’m here for a wellness exam. Why should I have it done when my pet is healthy?” to, …
Have We Seen Your Cat Lately?
I recently had the pleasure of attending the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) Conference. As a practice manager, I was excited to be attending a conference that was …
Cat Environment Enrichment
Most of us with cats at some point face the conflict of whether or not to allow our precious friend to play outdoors. We want the environment they live …
Why Is My Cat Throwing Up?
Cats vomit for a variety of reasons. Last year I devoted an entire post to the dreaded Trichobezoar. Pronounced Try-coh-Beez-or, that’s a complicated way of saying hair ball. This …
How To Select The Right Food For Your Pet
The single most important decision pet owners make on a daily basis impacting the health of their pets is the food that they feed. Good nutrition along with feeding …
Enriching Your Cat’s Environment
Indoor Only or Indoor/Outdoor Cat? Anyone who has a pet cat is faced with decisions about the cat’s environment. Many of us struggle with the question of whether or …
What Is A Cat Veterinarian?
Small animal veterinarians are trained in the care of both dogs and cats. A cat specialist does not have a separate or different degree, but has decided to focus on …