Posts by AllAboutCats
Tips for Bringing an Outdoor Cat Indoors for Winter
Keeping your cat indoors, especially in winter, provides shelter from the cold, rain, wind, snow, and lack of cover, as well as disease, accidents, or conflicts with other animals. Here are some suggestions to help with transitioning your cat indoors, and to keep both you and your kitty safe and happy. Winter Is the Perfect…
Read MoreNational Animal Shelter Appreciation Week
Each year during the first full week of November, the National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week recognizes the shelters that provide compassionate care to numerous pets, and help find loving homes for many abandoned and stray animals. This week, founded by the Humane Society of the United States, is also dedicated to the caring animal shelter…
Read MoreNational Veterinary Technician Week
Did you know that October 13-19, 2019, is National Veterinary Technician Week? We, at All About Cats Veterinary Hospital in the Kirkland area, would like to take this opportunity to recognize and honor the invaluable role veterinary technicians play in providing outstanding, compassionate care to our feline patients. To all the veterinary technicians who work…
Read MoreSigns Your Cat Is in Pain
Cats are masters at masking their pain. It can be extremely challenging to recognize symptoms that something is off with your kitty. While some cases are quite obvious such as limping or injuries, other signs of pain can be far more subtle. Following are some tips to help you recognize cat pain symptoms early on…
Read MoreTop Reasons to Visit a Cat-Friendly Practice
Due to their unique nature and needs, taking cats to the vet can be very stressful, both for the furry patients and for their owners. The American Association of Feline Practitioners established the Cat-Friendly Practice Program to help reduce the stress associated with veterinary visits and to improve the quality of care. It also aims…
Read MoreSenior Cat Care Tips
Pet parents love to give their furry feline companions the best of care. As cats age, they require special attention to maintain healthy, happy lives. Following are tips to help you care for your aging feline friend. Keep Your Senior Cat Indoors Make sure to keep your aging cat indoors. Cats kept exclusively indoors tend…
Read MoreTop Reasons to Spay or Neuter Your Cat
Whether you’re planning to adopt a cat or if you’ve already welcomed your furry companion into your home, make sure your new companion is spayed or neutered. Adopting cats through one of our local shelters is one way to guarantee that they are spayed or neutered. Spaying and neutering provide medical…
Read MoreDiabetes in Cats – Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Did you know that feline diabetes has been on the rise? Staying informed and recognizing the clinical signs of diabetes will ensure we can start treatment as soon as possible. If in doubt, please contact your caring team at All About Cats Veterinary Hospital. We will make sure to diagnose and treat any health condition…
Read MoreApril is National Pet First Aid Awareness Month
April is designated as National Pet First Aid Awareness Month by the American Red Cross, making it a perfect time to learn how to care for your precious feline friend in the event of an accident or an emergency. Following are some tips to ensure you are well prepared to handle any emergency. …
Read MoreFighting Feline Cancer
Hearing that your furry friend has cancer can be devastating news to loving pet parents. Although cancer doesn’t occur in cats as commonly as in dogs, it still affects many of our feline companions. Cats tend to mask illness, making it harder to detect that anything is off, often leading to later diagnosis and…
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