The Cat Hospital of Durham and Chapel Hill

06/05/2026

Cat Fact Friday!

Cats spend between 70%-80% of their lives sleeping! When they are awake, they spend up to 30%-50% of their time grooming themselves.

05/29/2026

Cat Fact Friday!

Despite being physically large, Cheetahs are not considered "true" big cats like tigers, lions, jaguars, leopards, and snow leopards. This is because Cheetahs lack the specialized throat structure that allows "true" big cats to roar. Instead, they make high-pitched chirps, growls and are the only large cats that are able to purr!

05/18/2026

We will be closed Saturday, 5/23, through Monday, 5/25, in observence of Memorial Day. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, 5/26.

In case of emergency, please contact Triangle Veterinary Referral Hospital at 919-489-0615.

05/15/2026

Cat Fact Friday!

Domestic cats share 95.6% of their DNA with Tigers! They both share a common ancestor from ~10.8 million years ago and belong to the Felidae family!

05/11/2026

It's almost time for the 2026 Walk for the Animals, brought to you by The Animal Protection Society of Durham!

It is not too late to register for the walk! Or, if you don't feel like walking, you can still head out to Duke's East Campus on Saturday, May 30th, to check out all of the wonderful animals, games, contests, vendors and to support your local APS! You can find out more information at www.apsofdurham.org/walk2026

05/08/2026

Cat Fact Friday!

The Guinness World Record for longest cat whisker is 19cm (7.5 in) and belonged to Missi, a Maine C**n from Finland!

05/04/2026

Happy Star Wars Day! May the Fourth be with you!

04/04/2026

Spring is here and the flowers are starting to bloom! Please be mindful of what plants and flowers are brought into the house and remember, NO LILIES FOR KITTIES!

Everything about lilies are toxic to cats; leaves, petals, pollen, stem and even the water from the vase! After exposure, symptoms can develop quickly, usually within 12 to 24 hours. If left untreated, the kidneys can shut down entirely in 48 to 72 hours.

If you believe your cat ingested any part of a lily, or any toxin/poison, contact the ASPCA poison control hotline (888-426-4435), Pet Poison Helpline (855-764-7661), your vet or emergency vet immediately.

04/03/2026

We will be open normal business hours Easter weekend!

03/20/2026

This week is Pet Poison Prevention Week!

A medication that does one thing for people does not necessarily do the same for our pets. 🚫💊🐶🐱

During , discover common human medications that can be unsafe for your pet and how you can keep them safe by following these simple guidelines. If you suspect your pet has been poisoned, time is critical! Immediately call your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline. https://bit.ly/4rrMPbC