Pet Cancer Awareness
October is Pet Cancer Awareness Month, and Animal Medical Clinic is dedicated to educating pet owners about cancer in dogs and cats. Pet cancer affects millions of families each year – about one in every four dogs and one in …
Cats
Cats Need Parasite Preventative Medication, Too
Parasite control is an integral part of your cat’s wellness program and year-round preventive care is essential. Parasites affect your cat’s health and some, referred to as “zoonotic parasites,” are transmissible to people as well. For example, flea infestation prevention …
Kitten Care
When it comes to cuteness, few critters can compare to kittens. If you’ve just acquired a kitten (or two), you’re probably learning all about kitten care. You want to do what you can to ensure that your adorable baby grows …
Cats: Masters at Hiding Illness
Cats are great at many things; entertaining themselves with boxes, leaping tall shelves in a single bound, and moving about through life as if nothing is wrong. Unfortunately, one of these skills includes a natural ability to hide their illnesses. …
How to Keep Indoor Cats Active, Entertained, and in Shape
In this blog we will discuss how to improve your cat’s happiness through enrichment, stimulating the senses, providing safe outlets for natural instincts, and cat-friendly spaces and elements. A happy enriched cat is one who feels both comforted and stimulated …
A Healthy Cat is a Happy Cat
They’re fuzzy, they’re adorable, they invade our lives and take complete command of it. Of course we’re talking about that most amazing house pet, the cat. These animals have lived alongside humans for almost as long as dogs, and have …
National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day (22nd)
Your kids go to the pediatrician once a year, you see your dentist every 6 months, and even your car gets an oil change every 5000 miles. So why aren’t people taking their cats to the veterinarian for routine care? …
Most Common Dog and Cat Behavior Problems
Dogs and cats represent the vast majority of the pets in the United States. While they are two very different species, there’s actually a lot of similarities when it comes to training these animals to behave appropriately within a human …