Learn About Cat Health

Pet identification will keep your cat safe if they are outdoors and become injured. Usually when found, lost and injured cats are turned into the local SPCA. Their tags or other types of ID help to locate the much-relieved owner. Did you know that pet thefts are on...

The process is easier if you familiarize your cat with their carrier before locking them inside for a trip to the Cat Hospital. Leave your new carrier in a location where your cat feels safe, and remove or open the front gate, securing it so it won’t close on them unexpectedly.

You have probably heard that one year of a cat’s life equates to seven human years. However, our feline friends tend to age much faster. According to Wikipedia. For their size, expect a long and healthy lifespan. Cats will likely live for 12-14 years on average. It is not atypical for cats to live over 20 years!

Getting a kitten is exciting and the first month will be a time to learn! Beginning with the essentials: take a trip to the nearby store and get cat food and treats, dishes, a litter box, bed, carrier, collar and ID tags, brush or a flea comb.

It is often tricky to gauge the subtle changes in your kitty that indicate a health issue. Note that cats are experts at hiding illnesses and pain. In the wild, this instinct is a defense mechanism against predators. The occasional event is no red flag nor a call for concern. However,

Dental disease is a reality for our furry felines. By the age of two, many cats begin to develop gingivitis. By age three, most cats are likely to have some degree of dental disease. And by age four, significant gingivitis is most likely present.

During these long winter days, you want to make the most of your time with your cute kitty. While encouraging playtime, your cat may just not be up for it. Just like us, this season makes one want to curl up and snooze! But for furry felines a lack of stimulation, inappropriate diet, and or any medical issues,

Whoever says dogs and cats can’t get along is in for a big surprise! Dogs and cats CAN be compatible with one another. Think of adding a puppy to your household? The team at The Cat Hospital would like you to know about cat breeds that get along really well with dogs.

No longer do you have to scrap the idea of having greenery in your home on account of your furry friends. There is a middle ground! We have laid it all out for you in this blog. Begin by ensuring that the plants you have are not harmful to your kitties. You can do so...

First up, let your kitty call the shots. Let the feline be in charge! Our human impulse wants to crouch and pet our cat, but, according to a Swiss study, it was observed that when humans are busy there is a higher probability of one’s cat approaching you. Felines want...

LASER treatments for humans is not new, but how familiar are we with what this might entail for our feline friends? When it comes to cats, LASER treatment uses deep-penetrating light to help promote a chain reaction known as photobiostimulation.

A cat who can make a plaything out of anything – an empty cardboard box, a bag, or a simple ball of yarn – deserves love and respect. If you’d like to design your own, you don’t have to be super-crafty. Below are some ideas for you to ponder!