November 27th, 2012 | by
Pam Johnson-Bennett | published in Featured Posts, Health, Internal Health |
Which veterinarian you choose for your cat is an important decision and one that should be made before you actually bring home your cat for the first time. When you become a cat parent it’s wise to already have the veterinary clinic chosen based on careful evaluation done before you even bring kitty there for [...]
October 12th, 2012 | by
Pam Johnson-Bennett | published in Featured Posts, Health, Internal Health |
Hairballs are the yucky, tubular evidence that your cat has been grooming. When you first see a hairball on the carpet or floor, you may easily mistake it for feces because of its color and shape. Your nose will quickly tell you though that this yucky thing came out of the other end of the [...]
September 28th, 2012 | by
Pam Johnson-Bennett | published in Featured Posts, Health, Internal Health |
Your cat depends on the care you give at home and also the care provided by your veterinarian. Every time you visit the veterinary clinic becomes an opportunity for you and the veterinarian to work together to ensure your cat’s continued good health. Since the time spent in the veterinarian’s exam room is relatively short, [...]
September 18th, 2012 | by
Pam Johnson-Bennett | published in Featured Posts, Health, Internal Health |
Cats are very stoic and it’s easy for cat parents to miss signs of pain or discomfort. Because your cat can’t come to you the way a child can and verbally complain about being in pain, it’s important for you to pay attention to physical signs as well as changes in behavior or routine that [...]
August 30th, 2012 | by
Pam Johnson-Bennett | published in Featured Posts, Health, Internal Health |
When it comes to illness, injury or pain, cats can be very stoic and not show obvious outward signs. Very often, the red flag that indicates your cat may have a medical problem might be related to a behavior change. And, when it comes to changes in behavior it’s not unusual for cat parents to [...]
August 21st, 2012 | by
Pam Johnson-Bennett | published in Featured Posts, Health, Internal Health |
August 22nd is National Take Your Cat to the Vet day. This is a great reminder that all cats need routine wellness exams at least once a year. For older cats that routine exam should happen every six months. As your cat ages or if she has specific health concerns, your veterinarian will recommend a [...]
July 26th, 2012 | by
Pam Johnson-Bennett | published in Featured Posts, Health, Internal Health, Senior Cats |
Hypertension (high blood pressure) is common in older cats and is usually the result of another medical problem. It’s commonly associated with medical conditions such as hyperthyroidism, renal disease, diabetes and obesity. Symptoms of hypertension will depend on the underlying primary cause. Blood Pressure Readings Your veterinarian can check your cat’s blood pressure using a [...]
July 5th, 2012 | by
Pam Johnson-Bennett | published in Featured Posts, Health, Internal Health |
What is the Thyroid Gland? The thyroid gland, which is located in the neck, is responsible for regulation of metabolism. The thyroid affects almost every organ in the body. Hyperthyroidism Hyperthyroidism is a high amount of thyroid hormone in the blood. This generally occurs in middle-aged and older cats and typically appears at around 10-13 [...]
April 5th, 2012 | by
Pam Johnson-Bennett | published in Featured Posts, Health, Internal Health, Safety |
The decision to spay or neuter your cat will be one of the biggest decisions you make regarding your cat’s health and welfare as well as the welfare of other cats. The pet overpopulation problem is devastatingly serious and animals are being put to death every day because shelters simply don’t have the room. Healthy [...]
January 30th, 2012 | by
Pam Johnson-Bennett | published in Featured Posts, Health, Internal Health |
Cats have backward-facing barbs on their tongues. That’s the scratchy feeling you experience whenever your cat licks your skin. The barbs serve a very important purpose in a cat’s life. In an outdoor environment where a cat may hunt, the barbs help rasp the meat from the bones of the prey. The barbs also help [...]
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