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Warm Packing Information For Cats
Warm packs are commonly recommended by veterinarians for use on chronic injuries or infected wounds and abscesses. Your veterinarian may recommend warm packing a wound or abscess to help it drain, but only after it has been treated. Warm packing … Continue reading
Polydactyl Cats
If you count your cat’s toes, odds are there is a total of 18, with five toes on each front paw and four toes on each rear paw. If your cat is polydactyl, your cat may have as many as … Continue reading
Easter Safety Tips For Your Cat
All of the Easter holiday joys come with potential safety hazards that can harm your cat. Here are some safety concerns to be aware of for your cat on Easter. Chocolate can be toxic or even fatal to … Continue reading
Does My Cat Need A Bigger Litter Box?
Litter box size is very important! The rule is to have 1 litter box per cat and then 1 extra. One size does not fit all. You want to make sure that your cat has enough room to do his … Continue reading
Does My Cat Have Ear Mites?
Inflammation of the external ear canal, also known as Otitis Externa, is a very common reason for veterinary visits for cats and kittens. Once the surface of the ear canal is damaged, bacteria or yeast inside and around the … Continue reading
How Much Does an X-ray Cost For a Cat ?
X-rays are a type of radiation called electromagnetic waves. X-ray imaging creates pictures of the inside of your cat’s body. The images show the parts of your cat’s body in different shades of black and white. Different tissues absorb different … Continue reading
How Does Your Cat Show Affection?
Unlike dogs who will greet you with a sloppy kiss, cats have their own way of showing you their affection. Cheek Rubbing – Cats will rub their cheeks on the corners of furniture or your legs and hands. This … Continue reading
How To Introduce Cats To One Another
A gradual introduction is important when bringing a new cat into your household. Personality traits can also be used to determine a good match. Here are some helpful hints to keep in mind when thinking of adding another cat … Continue reading
How Much Does An Ultrasound Cost For A Cat
Ultrasound is a very useful diagnostic procedure. Ultrasound allows veterinarians a glimpse of how the internal organs of a cat are functioning. Ultrasound can detect abnormalities in a cat’s bladder, kidneys, liver, pancreas, stomach, intestines and even lymphnodes. Ultrasound images … Continue reading