AristoKatz

06/12/2026

An itchy kitty can still be absolutely gorgeous — but under all that beautiful fur, things can hide that might be making your cat miserable. 🐱✨ Read my article about Itchy Bindi and how we finally solved her mysterious scratching problem!

🔗 Link in comments!

06/09/2026

Can your kitty still fit into her bikini?

That's just silly. Cats don't fret over weight gain. They know they are beautiful no matter what their size. But cats add pounds so gradually that many cat parents don’t even notice until the scale tells the story. And that might become a health issue.

I wrote this article back in 2022 after a visit with a sweet patient named Elsie — and I still think about her when cats come in carrying more weight than their little frames can handle. 🐱

And because this comes up in my exam room almost every week, I’m bringing this post back. The information here is some of the most important I can share with you as a cat owner.

Read it — your kitty will thank you. 🐾

Link in comments.

And, okay, feel free to post your kitty's photo in the comments. Well fed, svelte, tall or short. We love them all!

CatHealth

05/31/2026

Malawi can be your new kitty love!

CAT OF THE DAY! Malawi!

Hi everybody, I’m Malawi! I’m an 11-month-old female domestic shorthair cat. I came to BAC after being abandoned with almost 30 other cats. I am learning to enjoy myself here and would appreciate a calm home that can grow my confidence. Apply for me today!

**ADOPTION INSTRUCTIONS- PLEASE READ!***
Kennels are open Monday-Saturday 11-3:00 pm. Adoptions are still taking place BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, so we recommend coming to the kennels to view the animals only if you are planning to fill out an application. You MUST include proof of home ownership or notarized letter from your landlord WITH your application to be considered. Applications will be reviewed and pre-approved for a subsequent meet and greet/adoption appointment.
You may also submit your application to our email at [email protected]
Applications available here:
bridgeportct.gov/animalcontrol

05/22/2026

Awwwwwww.

05/17/2026

🐈 Attention cat parents! Did you know there are over 800 tick species worldwide — and about a dozen of them can make your cat seriously ill? Ticks lurk in vegetation and can attach within minutes of climbing onto your kitty. Once attached, they can transmit life-threatening diseases. (Read this poster from Cornell Feline Health Center for disease and symptom specifics!)

The good news? Prevention is straightforward. Keep cats indoors when possible, and use only feline-approved tick prevention products — never a dog product on a cat. They come in spot-on, oral, and collar forms, but only prescription versions will work.

📞 Not sure which is right for your cat? Call us at Aristokatz and we’ll help you choose the safest, most effective option for your sweet kitty.

🔗 More info from Cornell Feline Health Center: vet.cornell.edu/FHC

04/24/2026

Morning Siesta in Italy, where locals sleep on warm stone, all day, every day, with not even a whisker twitch. They dream in Italian, of a place in America called Aristokatz where they can stay overnight in a cozy kitty spa with tall windows, cool drinking water, and kitty tv. Wake up Kitty! Reservations needed. 203 690 1099

04/22/2026

Pack that suitcase — your cat’s vacation starts at Aristokatz! With music, kitty TV, and enough toys to fuel even the most ambitious 3am zoomies, boredom simply isn’t on the itinerary. Add attentive staff and on-site veterinary care, and honestly, your kitty may not want to come home.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ (Just kidding, but she may want you to snuggle in front of the kitty TV for a while before leaving.)

Oh, and don't bother with suitcase. We've got your fur-baby covered.

Reservations fill quickly. Call 203 690 1099 today!

04/10/2026

Does your cat seem a bit bored sometimes? Or lonely. Or aggressive. Or standoffish. Talk to Aristokatz about ways to make things more interesting. Or more calm. Or more cuddly. We know cats and are happy to discuss kitty behavioral issues. Call us for an appointment.

One of our kitty parents wrote this...

"Dr Katz is an exceptional diagnostician and talented cat whisperer. Her knowledge of feline behavior and medical mysteries is unmatched!"

Learn more...

https://aristokatzvet.com/services/behavioral-consulting/

03/04/2026

🐱 Willow was a healthy, five-year-old indoor cat who passed away suddenly without signs of illness. Her family was devastated — and very confused. She came in regularly for exams and preventative care. So what happened to Willow?

Most dog owners are all too aware of heartworm disease, but most cat owners don’t have a clue that their sweet kitties are also highly vulnerable.

Losing your kitty to a disease that is so preventable is heartbreaking! That’s why we’re sharing Willow’s story. Please share this information with any cat lovers/owners you know! 🔗 https://aristokatzvet.com/the-heartbreak-of-heartworm-disease-in-cats/

Heartworm prevention in cats.

03/03/2026

Quick poll while you wait for tonight’s very important post 👇
Did you know cats can get heartworm disease too?
❤️ = Yes, I knew!
☹️= Wait… really?!