Tag Archives: Cats
Hypertension in Pets
Animals can suffer from either high or low blood pressure, just like humans. If left untreated, it can have quite debilitating effects. The signs of high blood pressure (hypertension) can be very subtle and insidious. This is why it is
Free Pet Dental Seminar and Free Pet Dental Exam
Did you know that your pet’s bad breath is a sign of pain and infection? Your pet just might be silently suffering with dental pain! Join us for a FREE Pet Dental Seminar and FREE Dental Exam
Kitty Litter Box 101
How many of you feel challenged by your kitty’s litter box? It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the choices of litter, the types of litter boxes on the market, and even the daily maintenance of the litter box. To ensure
How fatty acids can improve your pet’s health
Continuing in our series on Pet Nutrition, you may have heard the term “fatty acids” used many times with regard to human health. The fact is, our pets require fatty acids for improved heath, too. In simplest terms, fatty acids
Detecting Heart Disease in Dogs and Cats
You can tell a lot about your pet by looking at them. But one thing you can’t see is their heart. Is it healthy or not? A pet may have developed heart disease, and even the most observant pet parent
Common Causes of Pet Heat Stroke
As outdoor temperatures increase, the risk of pet heat stroke increases. Just like humans, your dog, cat, or small pet can succumb to heat stroke when his/her body temperature rises excessively. The normal body temperature for a dog or cat
A Lion Shave Can Keep Kitty Cool and Comfortable
A common reason many cats get taken to the groomer is for matting. Sometimes cats mat because they are older, overweight, arthritic, and just can’t get to certain areas on their body and groom as well. If owners don’t regularly
Lily Toxicity and Your Cat
Out of all the plants that are toxic to your cat, lilies are the most dangerous. It’s well worth a reminder not only at Easter time when Easter lilies abound, but anytime throughout the year when people are purchasing flowers for
Cuterebrosis in Cats – Signs and Symptoms
In late summer and early fall, we sometimes see an infection called Cuterebrosis in cats. It starts with a botfly, which is a genus of Cuterebra. Botflies lay eggs on blades of grass or in nests. Once the eggs hatch,
Important information about Rabies from the Somerset County Department of Health
As veterinary professionals, it is part of our job to report any animal bite in a person / client at our practice to the local health department where the person resides because of the risk of rabies. The Somerset County