Managing Pain in Felines
September is Pain in Animals Awareness Month!
One of the most common species whose pain is UNDERdiagnosed is the domestic cat. Besides cats being masters at hiding pain, as owners, we interact with them on a much different level than a dog or other species in our homes. Cats tend to be sedentary, so a limp may go undetected. Some cats don't appreciate being picked up, so pain won't be noted when being handled on a routine basis. Thankfully our team at Boca Park Animal Hosptial has an excessive amount of experience in how to treat felines!
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Is Cat Grooming Really Necessary?
Most people think cats can take care of themselves—and they’d actually prefer it that way—but even the most fastidious feline groomers could use a helping hand.
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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Pet Insurance
It’s a fact: pets are expensive. According to the American Pet Products Association (APPA), it is estimated that pet owners will spend $72 billion on their pets in 2018. That number includes expenses such as food, medication, supplies, and veterinary care—and if your pet is insured, you could get a significant portion of those out-of-pocket costs covered.
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Getting to the Point: Is Acupuncture Right for Your Pet?
If the thought of your pet sitting calmly while several tiny needles are inserted into various points on his body makes you scoff, think again. Veterinary acupuncture is an increasingly common treatment for a variety of canine and feline ailments, from chronic pain and inflammation to metabolic conditions like kidney disease.
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Is Your Kitty Content? 6 Signs of a Happy, Healthy Cat
The world loves grumpy cats (just ask Grumpy Cat herself). We tend to think of our feline friends as sassy, independent, and apathetic creatures—and for many cat lovers, that low-key attitude is all just a part of their charm. But are our cats really unhappy? In honor of Happy Healthy Cat Month, here are six ways you’ll know if your cat is living his best life (even if he’ll never admit it).
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The Many Benefits of Lab Work for Pets
As veterinarians, we often wish we could just ask our patients to tell us where it hurts. Unfortunately, evaluating sick pets is much more complicated, which is why blood work is such a valuable diagnostic tool.
Routine blood testing can help determine causes of illness, verify organ health prior to anesthetized medical treatments, and aid in the general maintenance of healthy pets.
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How To Transition An Outdoor Kitty To An Indoor One
One popular myth about cats is they’re happiest having the freedom to go outside. This is far from the truth. There are many cats who are born and raised indoors who have no interest in going outside and would panic if they found themselves on the wrong side of the door.
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How to Train Your Cat to Like the Cat Carrier - It IS Possible!
Does your kitty panic at the sight of the cat carrier? A lot of cats do. You bring it out and suddenly your cat is squeezing himself into the world’s smallest hiding place or becoming a raging lion hissing and swatting - claws out - at anyone who tries to come near him.
Yeah, we’ve experienced that too.
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