Author Archives: Rebecca Schmidt

Kitten/Cat/Feline Spay or Neuter/Castration

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Rebecca Schmidt

Spaying is for female cats while neutering/castration is for male cats. If boy cats are not neutered, they can be very difficult to live with. They want to get out of the house because of one thing on their mind … Continue reading →

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Cat Declaw/Declawing and Alternatives

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Rebecca Schmidt

Cat moms and dads often have misconceptions about the reasons why their pets are clawing. Sometimes a cat’s clawing is thought to be naughty, bad or inappropriate behavior. There are 3 or 4 reasons why felines naturally claw. One, … Continue reading →

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Foods That Can Make Your Cat Sick

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Rebecca Schmidt

It may seem farfetched for cats to try and eat some of the following foods. Over the years however, we have seen it all, cats eating anything and everything from cantaloupe to lettuce and olives. Some cats will beg endlessly … Continue reading →

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Indoor Cats Need Exercise

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Rebecca Schmidt

Exercise is just as important for the health of your cat as it is for you. Most cats do not get anywhere near the amount of exercise or mental stimulation that they would get if they were wild animals. This … Continue reading →

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What’s That You Say – Brush My Cat’s Teeth!?

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Rebecca Schmidt

Brushing your cat’s teeth is the main component of home care. The purpose of this is to remove plaque before it becomes tartar. Plaque is the coating on the teeth that includes bacteria, saliva and food particles that adheres to … Continue reading →

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease in The Cat / Feline IBD

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Rebecca Schmidt

Inflammatory bowel disease is the most common cause of chronic vomiting and diarrhea in the cat. Cats may also have intermittent soft stools or blood and mucous in their stool. Inflammatory bowel disease can affect cats of any age, breed … Continue reading →

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Help !! My Cat is Not Using the Litter Box!

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Rebecca Schmidt

Finding urine or stool outside of the litter box can be extremely troubling. Knowing your cat is not using the litter box properly can be downright scary. You never know when your cat will choose to not use the litter … Continue reading →

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Is It Normal For My Cat To Vomit?

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Rebecca Schmidt

A hairball once or twice a year is not an abnormal occurrence. If your cat vomits in excess of this, let’s say a few times weekly or monthly then you kitty may have a problem. Cats should be able to … Continue reading →

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High Blood Pressure – A Concern For My Cat?

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Rebecca Schmidt

The answer is maybe. Is your kitty over 8 years old? If yes, we recommend checking your cat’s blood pressure routinely. At 8 years of age we consider your cat a senior patient. As cats get older, just like people … Continue reading →

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