It’s that time again… you’ve received the reminder card from your veterinarian’s office… time to pack up your kitty (who just LOVES – total sarcasm – getting into the carrier) and head to see your veterinarian for its yearly physical… Read More
Archive for the ‘Cat health and safety’ Category
Myths to Know if Your Cat has Fleas
Fleas. We’ve all been there. And so have our cats. These parasites are invasive, pervasive, and downright unwelcome. If your cat has fleas, beneath its fur they are busy biting and sucking. This causes severe irritation, itchiness, sores, and transmit… Read More
How Cats Stay Cool
Now that it’s warming up outside, your kitty is going to be extra active – chasing lizards, stalking the squirrels, and wrestling with the neighbor’s cats (hopefully not too much). You will notice though, that when your cat becomes exhausted… Read More
What to Do with Stray Cats
Unfortunately, stray cats are a part of life. Despite historic efforts to reduce the population of community strays, friendly or feral, they persist in nearly every neighborhood in America. You may be tempted to provide food and shelter to stray… Read More
Toxic House Plants
In Maryland, winter is here. It’s been here only officially for a couple weeks, but the temperature has been low for over a month period that probably means you’ve brought in all of your potted plants from outside so that… Read More
Separation Anxiety in Your Cat
Most of us probably think of cats as solitary animals. But really, and especially throughout the lockdown of 2020, our cats have gotten much more used to having us around. You might even notice that they prefer it when you… Read More
What Does It Mean if Your Cat Isn’t Acting Normal?
Cats can be very secretive, making it very difficult for cat owners to know when something isn’t right. As a result, all cat owners need to monitor their pet by watching them and looking out for odd behaviors. In this… Read More
Liver Failure in Cats
Any time your cat is sick it can take a toll on you emotionally. Your cat is not just your pet, they are a part of your family. Having a cat with liver failure can be devastating. At Catonsville Cat… Read More
Help Your Cat Live All 9 of their Lives to the Fullest
Anyone with pets knows that they are part of the family and that they should be taken care of just as well. Like people, they each have their own personalities and quirks. But, also like people, they may present with… Read More
Kidney Failure in Cats
The kidney performs important functions. It controls blood pressure, produces hormones and red blood cells, removes metabolic waste, and much more. Needless to say, if your cat is showing symptoms of kidney failure it is a serious issue and they… Read More