Cat Nutrition - Cat Nutrition Facts Every Pet Owner Should Know
Cat Deworming - How to Prevent, Treat & Diagnose Cat Parasites
Environmental Enrichment for Indoor Cats
While cats confined to an indoor environment generally live longer and are at less risk for contracting infectious diseases or injuries due to trauma, they are at greater risk for a variety of behavioral problems. These problems include urinating and defecating outside the litter box, anxiety, eating disorders, attention seeking, aggression, self-injury and compulsive disorders like excessive grooming and scratching.
Cat Vaccination - What to Know About Cat Vaccinations
Cat Senior Care - What to Know About Caring For Senior Cats
How will getting older impact the health of my cat?
Most issues in older pets are wear and tear issues. I try not to treat age as a disease, per se, because everybody ages differently, and that's true in our cats as well. But when we think about older cats, the things that we worry about are things like arthritis, kidney disease, and sometimes thyroid issues. Arthritis leads to mobility issues, and pet owners of senior cats could even see some grooming or litter box issues.
Cat Kitten Care - The Ins and Outs Of Effective Kitten Care
What is the most important thing to know about raising a healthy kitten?
There are many things to know about raising a healthy kitten, and the biggest of these is understanding what it means to be a cat. I think a lot of us are pretty comfortable understanding how a dog would fit into a family. Still, there are many misconceptions about what's normal for cat behavior, what they enjoy in terms of interactions and activities, and how we can best keep them healthy, both mentally and physically.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancer in Cats
Diagnosing And Treating Cancer In Cats
At Freeport Veterinary Hospital, we understand that feline cancer is a devastating diagnosis. It is natural to feel highly emotional. However, a cat cancer diagnosis is not necessarily a hopeless one. Depending upon how early it is identified and the type of cancer involved, there are certainly options that can lead to very positive outcomes.
Preventive Care That Will Ensure A Happy, Healthy Cat
What Is Involved In A Cat Preventive Care Program?
At Freeport Veterinary Hospital, we understand that prevention is truly the best medicine where the health and wellness of your cat are concerned. This is why we offer our feline patients and their human counterparts a comprehensive array of cat preventive care services that promote cat health, wellness, and longevity of life.
A cat preventive care program consists of:
