Recognizing mites and knowing how to treat them is important to the well being of your pet cat. The mites themselves are a big problem; however, the real danger is your cat scratching itself in an attempt to relieve the itching. This repeated scratching can result in a number of deep wounds, as the itching becomes much more relentless.
We’re here when your pets need us most.
We are here to provide immediate relief for the any of the following:
Minor lacerations, wounds or burns; Skin or nail problems; Asthma or allergic reactions; Limping or lameness; Ear infections; Eye problems; Urinary tract infections; Coughing, sneezing…
One problem that frequently has cat owners calling or visiting their vet about is ‘kitty cold.’ Whether it’s a snotty nose, goopy eyes, or a case of the ‘sniffles’, kitty colds are common, and especially so in kittens and cats that have come from shelters.
Does your cat have any odd behaviors? Yeah, ours too. Cats are eccentric creatures and they all have very unique personalities. Many of their behaviors are just quirks, but others should be taken a little more seriously.
Here are four feline behaviors you should never just ignore.
Did you know your cat is technically considered a “senior” as soon as she hits 11 years old? Cats age really quickly as kittens – their first 2 years are equal to our first 25! – but once they hit adulthood they age at around four-times as fast as humans.
Healthy adult cats aren’t very big. With the exception of particularly heavy-framed cats like Maine Coons, male cats should weigh around 9-12 pounds and female cats around 7-10 pounds.
A pet microchip is a tiny, non-reactive computer chip. Microchips for pets are about the size of a grain of rice, and each is programmed with a unique identification number.
Vaccines help a cat’s body fight off the invasion of disease-causing organisms. Vaccines themselves are made of antigens – essentially disease impersonators – that teach your cat’s immune system how to recognize and fight off the disease should they ever come into contact with it.
Over the last fifty years, hyperthyroidism has grown from a disease that no one – not even trained vets – had ever heard of to one of the leading afflictions of senior cats today.
Regular visits to the veterinarian are essential to keeping your cat healthy. You can keep tabs on how your cat is doing between vet visits with nose-to-tail checkups at home.
