Cat Blog
Introducing 3-Year DHPP & FVRCP Vaccines: Great News for You and Your Pet!
Exciting news for pet owners! Stonebrook Family Pet Clinic now offers 3-year DHPP and FVRCP vaccines, reducing the need for annual shots while ensuring full protection for your pet. Learn how this AAHA-accredited switch benefits your pet's health with the same trusted vaccines and a manufacturer’s treatment guarantee.
Why Boarding Your Cat While You’re on Vacation is a No-Brainer
Planning a vacation? Don't leave your cat home alone! Boarding your feline friend at a veterinary-supervised facility like Stonebrook Family Pet Clinic ensures they receive the care and attention they need. Cats can easily become stressed when left alone, and this can lead to serious health issues like fatty liver disease if they stop eating. With our cozy accommodations, expert supervision, and even discounted rates through our loyalty membership, your cat will enjoy a safe, comfortable stay while you're away!
Why Indoor Cats Need Vaccines, Too!
Think your indoor cat doesn’t need vaccines? Think again! Even the most pampered house cats are at risk for serious diseases. At Stonebrook Family Pet Clinic, we believe in keeping all our feline friends safe and healthy. Learn why vaccines like the Rabies, FVRCP, and FeLV are essential for indoor cats and how preventative care can keep your kitty purring happily for years to come. Protect your cat with the right vaccines and regular check-ups—because even indoor explorers need a safety net!
Pet Hydration Awareness
Ensure your pets stay hydrated this summer to prevent severe health issues like dehydration. Provide constant access to fresh water, cool shaded areas, and consider hydrating treats and wet food to boost their water intake.
Food Allergies
Itchy skin in the small animal is often more than just a minor annoyance. Red, oozing bald patches; rashes; and large expanses of hair loss are unfortunate markers of very real discomfort for which a cause should be sought and dealt with.
Feeding Your Cat
One of your most important responsibilities as a cat owner is to provide your cat with the necessary nutrients required for its growth and maintenance.
Destructive Behavior in Cats
Many owners complain that their cats scratch furniture and carpets, chew on fabric, or munch on houseplants.
Dealing with Feline Aggression
Aggression in cats can be a complicated and upsetting problem for owners to solve.
How to Pill Your Cat
Many cat owners are apprehensive about giving their pet tablet medications. It can be done, and it really is not as hard as you think.
Spaying or Neutering Your Cat
A spay (ovariohysterectomy) is an operation to remove the ovaries and uterus from a female dog or cat. This is a permanent form of birth control for female pets.
Environmental Enrichment for Cats
When considering the natural behavior of most felines, it is obvious that the average housecat receives very low levels of environmental stimulation.
Bringing Home a New Kitten
Kittens begin learning and developing behaviors long before you bring them home. They continue to learn every day, and their interactions with you, other animals, and the environment will shape their behavior.
Kitten Diseases
Here’s a list of the most common diseases we find in kittens, and signs you should look for.