cats

Many people want to know an exact amount their dog or cat should weigh. The question really should be, “What is the ideal body condition score (BCS) for my pet”.   What we are looking for is a BCS of 5 out of 9. When viewed from above, you should see an hour glass figure

When you’ve been with your feline friend for as long as you can remember, it’s easy to forget that she may now be a senior. Yes, you read that right. Your cat is no longer the sprightly little furball she once was. In fact, she is aging. Once upon time cats were considered geriatrics at

A cat’s digestive tract can host a number of intestinal parasites. All cats will have acquired intestinal worms at some point. In fact, it is more unusual to have a cat that hasn’t been exposed to worms at all. How do cats get worms? Cats get worms by coming into contact with eggs or infected

Did You Know that Cats Can Get the Flu Too? Influenza (Flu) is not just about people. Your cat may also get this viral infection. Although most cats recover completely from influenza(Cat Flu), it can be particularly difficult in young, older or immune-deficient cats. Causes of Cat Flu The symptoms of influenza are often caused

As a responsible cat owner in Naples, it is important to have an idea of what cat diseases may affect your pet. Cats can be affected by many common diseases—infectious and non-infectious. Although there are certain cat diseases that cannot be prevented, most common diseases in cats can be prevented by vaccination, proper nutrition, regular