Cats are a vital part of many families. We have hundreds of clients that have cats exclusively for pets. Often, cats do not receive the veterinary care that is needed during their lifetime. Since many feline diseases can be difficult to detect, and many cats are “masters of disguise” in hiding any symptoms of illness until it is harder to treat, we strongly encourage families with cats to come into our hospital more often for physical examinations and possible diagnostic work

Medication The medication (methimazole) reduces the overproduction of the thyroid hormone but must be given continuously for the remainder of the cat’s life. Bloodwork is initially monitored monthly until they are determined to be on an appropriate dose of medications, then every 6 months. The medication can in very rare cases affect the bone marrow or liver. In these situations, medication must be discontinued. Cats with concurrent kidney disease will often be placed on a lo

The diagnosis of Diabetes in your cat may at first seem overwhelming. This article is intended to answer many of your questions. Insulin Storage Insulin has a limited “shelf-life” so you should stop using it before the expiration date on the bottle. Generally, it is best to store insulin in the refrigerator to make sure it retains its potency. Lantus® insulin can be kept for up to 6 months if refrigerated. If you see any color change or cloudiness in the insulin bottle, disca

There is a vaccine available for F.I.V. at this time. The success rate in preventing infection is estimated at about 80%. But that means that one in 5 cats that are vaccinated will still contract the viral infection. One negative of this vaccine is that it will cause all current methods of testing to show the cat to be “positive”. It is a concern for us that we could have truly positive cats that we couldn’t recognize as such. Here is a link to useful website that has more in

The battle against ticks and fleas has been going on for years. Recently, a new collar was introduced that holds the promise to give pets and clients the peace of mind of having a truly effective collar that prevents and kills fleas and ticks. Seresto® collars offer eight months of protection (!) with a single collar. Not only does this collar protect you dog or cat, but using it can save you a significant amount of money as well. Please go to this website to learn more abo

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Feline Urinary Tract Disease Whatever it is called, FLUTD can cause bladder irritation that can sometimes be very severe. It is often provoked by stress. Male cats are at an especially high risk mucous plugs and mineral crystals can combine to cause a urethral blockage. This is a true emergency as a blockage is a life-threatening event that will result in kidney failure if not treated. Blockage almost always happens in the males because of their anatomy. Cats will urinate f

Obesity is a growing problem in cats worldwide. Depending on the study cited, the number of obese or overweight cats ranges from 15% to 35%, with practitioners estimating even higher numbers in some areas. Obesity is defined as an excess of body fat, with a body weight of greater than 20% over the ideal weight of the cat being generally accepted as obese. Key Points: Obesity prevention must start early, and your team of veterinarians and technicians are essential to recogniti