You can also train your cat to the carrier – leaving it out year-round helps them get accustomed to it and find comfort there as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RGY5oSKVfo
Brush your cat daily. If tolerated, this practice will help decrease the amount of fur ingested (reducing hairballs) as well as providing an enjoyable bonding experience for you and kitty. For short haired cats, flea combs work well. Slicker brushes and metal combs are great for longer fur.
Provide a window perch for your cat allowing them to sunbathe and enjoy outdoor excitement from the safety of your home.
There are also outdoor enclosures for cats called “catios” that are commercially available, or learn how to build one yourself! http://buff.ly/2c4RE9T
Add a bird feeder just outside of a window to provide hours of cat entertainment.
Have your cat chase a laser pointer to help burn some energy – but remember to always reward them with a toy afterwards so they aren’t left frustrated!
Instead of treats, use a dental diet ! They are much lower in calories and larger kibbles, which makes for a tasty treats you can throw for them to chase. Make them work for it!
Food puzzles or hiding food throughout your home are great ideas that simulate a cat’s natural environment. They are used to always being on the hunt for prey, as cats in the wild catch around 10 mice a day! Hide small portions of food throughout your home instead of leaving food out in a bowl
Grow fresh cat grass for your cat to munch on. Many cats really like it and it is a natural laxative.
If your cat responds to catnip, it may trigger an intense play session, drooling and rolling around, or it could just make your cat feel calm and content. Find out if kitty prefers fresh or dried catnip.
If you’re into technology, look for interactive cat apps.
Provide tall cat trees for your cat to lounge on with vertical scratching areas
Looking for toys designed with cats in mind?? Stop by the clinic and browse our collection of cat wands, including ‘Da Bird’ from Go Cat. See it in action here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLd7WeqMlpE
We also have handmade catnip pillows and mice, and we are a retailer of Cleo’s organic catnip!
Due to covid-19, flu and cold viruses, we have implemented protocols to keep both our clients and staff safe. The veterinary profession has been under tremendous strain throughout the pandemic due to severe staff shortages, so we’ve taken extra precautions to ensure the safety of our hospital. Our staff is a very small group, some being immunocompromised and at a greater risk. If any of our staff did get sick, we would have to close our doors completely, and we would no longer be available for any sick cats or emergencies.
We are now inviting cat parents, with scheduled appointments, back into the hospital with your cat(s), with a maximum of 2 fur parents, please. We still require masks to be worn inside. Please call from your car in the parking lot, to let us know you have arrived and we will direct you accordingly.
Because of the small size of our hospital, we are remaining curbside for drop off and technician appointments. For technician and drop off appointments we ask that you bring the cat to the back door and ring the bell for a technician to assist you. Food and medication pickups are still curbside. If you have any cold, flu, or covid symptoms, we ask that you stay in your vehicle for the duration of the exam, in which case the veterinarian will communicate with you via telephone. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
Drop off exams are for urgent or emergency issues. Your cat would be dropped off in the morning and the veterinarian would examine your cat in between the appointments that are already fully booked. The veterinarian would then give you a call to make up a treatment plan with you and then perform the agreed diagnostics and treatments. You would pick up your cat once treatment is complete.
Even though mask mandates have ended, we are still requiring masks to be worn inside the hospital.
We ask that everyone please remain respectful to our staff, and our hospital policies. We have a zero tolerance for any disrespectful behavior.
We thank you for your understanding and kindness during these difficult times.
Our Hours are Monday - Friday 8 am - 5pm Saturday 9 am - 1 pm
