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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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …