The Cat's Meow Veterinary Hospital

08/20/2025

Have you heard of Buddies Place Cat Rescue? You may have seen some of their adoptable kitties in Fort Worth or Arlington pet stores. They were founded in 2009 and appreciate volunteers and financial support to save many kitty lives. Please consider contributing to their efforts.

08/18/2025

We talked about the vomeronasal organ yesterday. When cats sniff something intently (often the scent from another cat), they open their mouth the smell through both the nose and mouth. This is called the Flehmen Response.
Have you seen your cat do this?

08/17/2025

Soooo many kitties needing homes. Here's a cutie!

08/17/2025

Pop Quiz!
Cats have an organ, called a vomeronasal organ, in the roof of their mouth that allows them to do what?
A. Find their way home
B. Land feet first when they fall or jump
C. Judge you
D. Scent-tasting
(Answer in comments)

08/16/2025

Did you know that cats can get high blood pressure? Often they suddenly go blind. Sometimes they also get vocal and seem confused before that happens. This is common in senior cats (people often think they are developing dementia). At The Cat's Meow, we check the retinas for signs of bleeding or detachment as part of the physical exam. We recommend measuring BP to monitor for upward trends so we prevent blindness and organ damage.

08/15/2025

Do you suffer from cat allergies or know someone who does? Purina has a cat food that has been shown to reduce the allergens in cat hair and dander by an average of 47% starting in the third week of daily feeding. Read here for more information on this diet, called Live Clear:

08/13/2025

https://catfriendly.com/life-stages/grieving-the-loss-of-your-cat/

Our cats are part of our family, and losing them can be heartbreaking. You may even begin to grieve once you make the difficult decision to euthanize. Please talk with your veterinarian if you need assistance processing the grief. It is important to remember that grief is

08/11/2025

Do you like more in depth veterinary information on infectious diseases in cats? Here's a great resource:

The European Advisory Board on Cat Diseases is an independent panel of veterinary experts of feline infectious diseases. The go-to for vets !

08/10/2025

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FrhqVpXad/

They do it on purpose

08/09/2025

What is your cat's favorite toy (and where did you get it if you can remember)? Perhaps your experience can help another cat lover find the purrfect new toy for their kitty!

08/08/2025

Share a photo of your cat to celebrate!

08/07/2025

Quick ways to monitor your cat for health problems. More info: https://catfriendly.com/keep-your-cat-healthy/what-is-normal/