Wouldn’t it be wonderful to eat whatever you wanted and still lose weight? While many people beyond college-age dream about that, this phenomenon can be a sign of hyperthyroidism, a serious endocrine disease and the most common glandular disorder in cats. Hyperthyroidism is routinely diagnosed in middle-aged to older cats so, if you have an [...]
Bella came to us as a new patient 12 days ago with a very abnormal right! Bella's dad came to us after being unable to get an immediate appointment 🗓 with a local veterinary ophthalmologist. Our team @bocamidtownevet was able to diagnose & initiate appropriate medical treatment for Bella prior to her appointment with @animaleyespecialtyclinic [...]
PuPd = Polyuria & Polydipsia = Excessive 💦 💧 consumption & urine production. #pee #drinktime In 🐈 the most common causes of PuPd = Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Hyperthyroid Disease, & Diabetes. #kidneydisease #hyperthyroidism #diabeteslife #thirstycat Watch Dr. Man share Squirt's 📖 unfold with his 🐾 SENIOR 🩺 WELLNESS 🥼 check up ! Learn how [...]
Difficulty breathing is not the same as a shortness of breath Dyspnea, which means difficulty breathing, occurs when a pet is having the feeling of shortness of breath. The true term dyspnea shouldn’t be confused with tachypnea which means an increased respiratory rate. Semantically there’s a difference between these two words. When you go jogging [...]
We all would like to know (as quickly as possible!) if our cat 🐈 is sick with a urinary issue or even worse the life threatening kidney failure that can develop. However, when a problem arises, the warning signs are not always obvious 😱 . Detecting health problems in cats is a tough task since [...]
Veterinary lasers can perform a wide variety of surgical procedures. Laser ablation is so precise that it can selectively remove only a few tissue cells at a time, if needed. At the same time, it is powerful enough to de-bulk entire tumors. It can be used to make unique bloodless laser incisions, as well as [...]
Part of our Fear Free Vet Experience is our Cats Only Playroom ! Our cat room allows you to feel ok with going away while we love & monitor your furry best friend ! This is a quiet room where our cat boarders can rest comfortably without the fear, anxiety, and stress associated with barking [...]
Your cat is an important part of your life, and we know you want her to have every opportunity for a long, healthy life. Are you wondering what steps you should take to ensure her good health? From kittenhood to advanced age, we can help you map out a plan of appropriate vaccinations, preventive medicine, [...]
Hyperthyroidism is the most common hormonal disorder diagnosed in cats. It occurs when the thyroid glands, located in your cat’s neck, produce an excess of thyroid hormone. Thyroid hormone helps regulate and control normal bodily processes. Think of it as an engine gauge: in simple terms, it controls how fast or slow the body functions. [...]
Don’t worry Herpes Virus in Cats is not contagious to you but it can be contagious to other cats ! Feline herpesvirus isn’t a sexually transmitted disease. It’s a virus infection that is similar to the human virus that causes cold sores. Feline herpesvirus most commonly affects the eyes, the respiratory tract & the gastrointestinal [...]
