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Cattitude

February 1, 2020

Kitties are very interesting—and perplexing—little furballs. Fluffy is quite small, but she has a big personality. Some of our feline friends are super cuddly and lovable. Others? Not so much. … Read More »

Posted in Behavior, Cat Care Tagged cat anxiety, cat behavior, cat behaviors, cat care tips, cat handling, cat health, cat health issues, cat noises, cat play, cat vocalizations, feline anxiety, feline behavior, feline behaviors, owning a cat, petting a cat, petting your cat, rough play in cats, veterinarian Roanoke VA, veterinarian Salem VA
Caring for a Nervous Cat

November 1, 2019

Do you have a scaredy-cat on your hands? Kitties all have their own purrsonalities. While some are bold and fearless, others are very anxious, and will bolt for their favorite … Read More »

Posted in Behavior, Cat Care, General Care Tagged anxiety in cats, anxious cat, anxious cats, cat anxiety medication, cat behavior, cat behaviors, cat play, cat shy, feline behavior, feline behaviors, medication for anxiety in cats, nervous cat, nervous cat care, playing with your cat, shy cat, vet clinic Roanoke VA, vet clinic Salem VA
Soothing an Anxious Cat

August 15, 2019

Do you have a scaredy-cat for a pet? Cats all have their own unique purrsonalities. While some are bold and fearless, others are very timid and shy. If your feline … Read More »

Posted in Behavior, Cat Care, General Care Tagged anxiety in cats, calming anxious cat, calming down cat, cat anxiety, cat behavior, cat behaviors, cat care, cat care tips, cat socialization, cat toys, feline anxiety, feline behavior, pet clinic Roanoke VA, pet clinic Salem VA, soothing an anxious cat, soothing cat, soothing your cat, veterinary care for cat
Cute Ways Cats Demand Your Attention

July 15, 2019

Cats have a special way of making us smile with their quirks and silly antics. One area where our feline friends really ham it up is when they want our … Read More »

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Tips For A Successful Litterbox Setup

June 1, 2019

Cats are very clean, which is one of the many reasons we love them so much. You won’t have to rush home to take Fluffy for a walk, as she … Read More »

Posted in Cat Care, General Care Tagged cat behavior, cat care, cat care tips, cat health, cat litter box tips, litter box placement, litter box setup, litter box tips, litter boxes for multiple cats, litter choice for cat, litter preference, litterbox setup, types of litters, veterinarian Roanoke VA, veterinarian Salem VA, where to place litter box, where to put litter box
All About Catnip

May 1, 2018

It’s your feline friend’s favorite indulgence—you’ve probably heard of catnip, but how much do you know about this fascinating aspect of our cats’ lives? Here, your Salem, VA veterinarian answers … Read More »

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Signs of Illness in Cats

February 15, 2018

Kitties are very charismatic and personable, and have a way of wrapping their human pals around their paws. Fluffy will definitely let you know if she is hungry, or wants … Read More »

Posted in Cat Care, General Health, Illness & Disease Tagged cat behavior, cat care, cat care tips, cat health symptoms, cat hiding, cat illness, cat vomiting, how to tell if cat is sick, loss of appetite in cats, poor grooming in cats, signs of a sick cat, signs of illness in cats, signs of sickness in cats, veterinarians Roanoke VA, veterinarians Salem VA

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Walk Your Dog Day

Feb 15

Did you know that February 22nd is officially Walk Your Dog Day? We know, Fido would probably insist that every day should be Walk Your Dog Day … and he … Read More »
Cattitude

Feb 01

Kitties are very interesting—and perplexing—little furballs. Fluffy is quite small, but she has a big personality. Some of our feline friends are super cuddly and lovable. Others? Not so much. … Read More »
Tips for Playing With Your Dog

Jan 15

Does your dog sometimes run up to you holding his favorite toy? According to the doggy rulebook, this is the proper way for Fido to officially request playtime. Indulge these … Read More »