The Cat Doctor

10/31/2026

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! We revisited several costumes from last year but added a few different "models" this time 😸 You may recognize clinic residents Addie, Betty and Vivian, but this year we included Velcro and Ash to the party! Everybody be safe tonight and have a great time!

10/30/2026

Squishy is rockin her short bus !! Let’s see those Halloween costumes!!

10/30/2026

These are some of our favorite Halloween costumes from last year! Pictured, we have clinic residents Addie, Vivian, Betty, former resident Purple, one of our frequent flyers, Grit, and one of the sweetest patients we've had, Marco, who has since crossed the Rainbow Bridge. He sure thought he was fancy in the witch outfit, and proudly pranced around in the cape for most of the day that he was wearing it 😸😸😸

10/29/2026

HAPPY NATIONAL CAT DAY 2026!

🐈💚🐈‍⬛💜🐈🩷🐈‍⬛
Happy National Cat Day, October 29, 2026

10/29/2026

Today is National Cat Day, a beautiful reminder that love doesn’t always need words to be felt. Sometimes, it comes in the form of tiny paws following you around, sleepy cuddles beside you, gentle purrs after a long day, and a little soul that simply chooses to stay by your side. 🐱❤️ They may not understand every word we say, but somehow, their presence makes even the loneliest days feel a little warmer and the hardest moments a little easier.

Never underestimate the happiness a little cat can bring into your life. They may be small, but the love they give can fill an entire home and leave paw prints on your heart forever.
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Today is National Cat Day, a beautiful reminder that love doesn’t always need words to be felt. Sometimes, it comes in the form of tiny paws following you around, sleepy cuddles beside you, gentle purrs after a long day, and a little soul that simply chooses to stay by your side. 🐱❤️ They may not understand every word we say, but somehow, their presence makes even the loneliest days feel a little warmer and the hardest moments a little easier.

Never underestimate the happiness a little cat can bring into your life. They may be small, but the love they give can fill an entire home and leave paw prints on your heart forever.

— Cyyyy

10/28/2026

Constipation or megacolon in cats? Here’s what every cat parent needs to know 🐱💩

Constipation or megacolon in cats? Here’s what every cat parent needs to know 🐱💩

10/28/2026

🚨 Pleural Effusion in Dogs & Cats — What Every Pet Owner Should Know
When fluid builds up around the lungs, it can make it hard for your dog or cat to breathe. This condition is an emergency and needs fast veterinary care.
Watch for these signs:
• Rapid or shallow breathing
• Open-mouth breathing
• Reluctance to lie down
• Weakness or collapse
• Blue or grey gums
Never try to drain fluid at home. Keep your pet calm, minimize handling, and get to an emergency vet right away.
Early recognition and treatment of the underlying cause (heart disease, infection, cancer, etc.) can make a big difference.
📘 Educational only — not a diagnosis or treatment plan. Always consult your veterinarian.

🚨 Pleural Effusion in Dogs & Cats — What Every Pet Owner Should Know
When fluid builds up around the lungs, it can make it hard for your dog or cat to breathe. This condition is an emergency and needs fast veterinary care.
Watch for these signs:
• Rapid or shallow breathing
• Open-mouth breathing
• Reluctance to lie down
• Weakness or collapse
• Blue or grey gums
Never try to drain fluid at home. Keep your pet calm, minimize handling, and get to an emergency vet right away.
Early recognition and treatment of the underlying cause (heart disease, infection, cancer, etc.) can make a big difference.
📘 Educational only — not a diagnosis or treatment plan. Always consult your veterinarian.

10/28/2026

Ever opened a can of cat food and thought, “Something seems off”? That little hesitation might be worth listening to. A strange smell is one red flag you shouldn’t ignore.

Ever opened a can of cat food and thought, “Something seems off”? That little hesitation might be worth listening to. A strange smell is one red flag you shouldn’t ignore. Would you toss it or take the risk?

10/27/2026

A first seizure is one of the most frightening things an owner can watch. 🧡
Keep your hands away from his mouth: cats cannot swallow their tongues, and a cat mid-seizure can bite hard without knowing. Note the time, clear the space around him and dim the room. A short phone video is the most useful thing you can bring the vet. Even one short seizure deserves a call to the vet that day.
Calm, clear, and timed. 💛

VCA Animal Hospitals and Cornell's Feline Health Center describe most seizures in cats as lasting from a few seconds to two minutes. A seizure longer than five minutes, or several in a row without full recovery between them, is an emergency (status epilepticus or cluster seizures). Do not put your hands near his mouth; cats cannot swallow their tongues, and you can be bitten. Move objects away, keep him from stairs or high furniture, and keep the room quiet and dim. After a seizure, many cats are confused, unsteady or temporarily blind for minutes to hours. Write down the time and length, film the episode if you can, and call your vet after any first seizure. Save this for the day you need it. 🐾

A first seizure is one of the most frightening things an owner can watch. 🧡

Keep your hands away from his mouth: cats cannot swallow their tongues, and a cat mid-seizure can bite hard without knowing. Note the time, clear the space around him and dim the room. A short phone video is the most useful thing you can bring the vet. Even one short seizure deserves a call to the vet that day.

Calm, clear, and timed. 💛

Save this for the day you need it. 🐾

10/27/2026

the danger may not be what your cat eats.

in fall, rodent poison can become a hidden threat, and cats can be exposed by eating bait or poisoned rodents.

and the next danger? it can look completely harmless.

the danger may not be what your cat eats.

in fall, rodent poison can become a hidden threat, and cats can be exposed by eating bait or poisoned rodents.

and the next danger? it can look completely harmless.