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How to Keep Your Cat Happy and Healthy

June 17, 2021 9:24 pm Published by Comments Off on How to Keep Your Cat Happy and Healthy

You’ll be glad to know that it’s actually pretty easy to help your cat live a long and healthy life. Of course it’s important to provide your cat with a proper diet and exercise—however, you should also be giving them plenty of love and attention as well. Read on to learn more ways of giving your cat the best life possible, courtesy of the experts at our cat care clinic in Alexandria County, VA: Watch out for fleas and ticks: Parasites are a major problem when it comes to all sorts of pets. These tiny pests are a serious annoyance,... View Article


Ways to Keep Your Cat Safe This Summer

June 3, 2021 9:24 pm Published by Comments Off on Ways to Keep Your Cat Safe This Summer

Extreme heat isn’t good for anyone, including your cat. During the summer months, cats can experience heatstroke, dehydration and a variety of other issues. To prevent these problems, it’s important to make sure your pet has plenty of water and shade options. They should also have a proper grooming session from time to time. It’ll be easy to keep your pet safe this summer as long as you follow the safety tips below from our cat clinic in Alexandria, VA. Keep their hair trimmed Proper grooming is especially important for long-haired cat breeds. Cats with thick fur will have a... View Article


Is Cat Dental Care Necessary?

May 20, 2021 1:29 pm Published by Comments Off on Is Cat Dental Care Necessary?

You do everything you can to keep your cat in perfect health. One area you can’t forget is their mouth! Cat dental care in Alexandria, VA is essential in preventing gingivitis and periodontal disease that can affect the overall wellbeing of your feline. This post will cover everything you need to know about proper cat dental care. What does cat dental care entail? Feline dental care goes beyond simply bringing your cat to the vet for a check-up. Here are a few of the items all cat owners need to be aware of: Good nutrition: Proper dental health starts with... View Article


Why Should I Get My Senior Cat’s Blood and Urine Tested Every Year?

April 21, 2021 2:44 pm Published by Comments Off on Why Should I Get My Senior Cat’s Blood and Urine Tested Every Year?

Cats are independent animals—sometimes so much so that they can project a sense that they don’t even need us. But we know that’s not true, especially when they curl up next to us and start purring loudly when we pet them. Perhaps because of that independence, it is difficult to tell if there’s something wrong health-wise with a cat. They do not always let us know if they’re feeling bad, and it can be tough to know if there’s a bigger problem going on inside their body. If left untreated, some problems can become much worse as time goes on,... View Article


What Is Preventative Care in Cats?

April 7, 2021 2:44 pm Published by Comments Off on What Is Preventative Care in Cats?

Many pet owners consider their animals as more than just companions. For many of us, pets are a part of the family. And as all cat owners know, cats are one of the most independent-minded family members one can have. But despite their independence, they still depend on us to keep them healthy (whether they know it or not). As we would do for any member of the family, we do our best to make sure they’re always feeling well and in top health. Part of taking care of a cat is making sure to keep on top of scheduling... View Article


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