Health and Wellness

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Staying Healthy

Do Cats Always Land on their Feet?

The idea that a falling cat will always land on his feet is firmly embedded in our cat loving minds. But, is it actually true? Will a falling cat land on his feet every single time he falls? Even back in 1890, scientists were studying the feline’s remarkable abilities. French scientist Etienne Jules Marey used

Front Page News, Grooming

The AAHA Takes a Stronger Stance Against Declawing

The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), the accrediting body for animal hospitals in the United States and Canada, updated it’s policy statement on declawing in August and took a much stronger stance against the procedure! While this isn’t a complete ban on the declaw procedure, it is a strong statement oposing it, and a definite step in the right

Kitten Health, Vet's Corner

From the Vet’s Perspective: Early Spay & Neuter

I have heard many excuses in my practice for not spaying/neutering pets. Then, there is a whole new list of thoughts for spaying/neutering at an early age. Veterinarians also have debated the idea of early spay/neuter practices for some time, and there is a variable of opinions in the community. I hope to answer many

Feline Diseases

Upper Respiratory Infections in Cats

     In my practice, I diagnose upper respiratory infections in cats from my shelter, from my clients, and even from my own cats after they have come home from a cat show.  It is a very common problem in cats and also a very contagious one.  The infection can also contain more than one

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