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Playing With a Senior Cat

October 15, 2020

Is your kitty aged nine or older? If so, you have a furry little senior on your hands. One thing that will be very beneficial to your pet as she … Read More »

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Tips for Brushing Your Cat

September 15, 2020

Did you know that cats spend as much as a third of the time they’re actually awake grooming themselves? Kitties are quite diligent about keeping up on their grooming needs. … Read More »

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Caring for a Hairless Cat

May 15, 2020

Kitties come in all sorts of colors and patterns. Fluffy is certainly very proud of her pretty coat. However, a few of our feline friends are running around naked. The … Read More »

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Having Multiple Cats

April 15, 2020

Do you have more than one kitty? It’s good for our feline friends to have buddies and playmates that speak their language. However, cats aren’t always thrilled to find themselves … Read More »

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Respect Your Cat Day

March 15, 2020

There’s a very important kitty holiday coming up. In fact, as far as Fluffy is concerned, March 28th is one of the most important days of the year. It’s Respect … Read More »

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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 »

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Fluffy’s New Year’s Resolutions

January 1, 2020

Happy New Year! Are you ringing in 2020 with a kitty by your side or on your lap? Your furball won’t purrticularly care what the calendar says, but that doesn’t … Read More »

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Happy Healthy Cat Month

September 15, 2019

September is Happy, Healthy Cat Month! Kitties deserve to be happy and healthy all the time, and we’ve dedicated ourselves to this purrfect cause. Read on as a Roanoke, VA … Read More »

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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 »

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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 »

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Have you been thinking about getting a second dog? There are definite benefits to having two pooches. Many of our canine pals love having a buddy to play with! However, … Read More »
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Harris Animal Hospital 2020 Holiday Hours

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Harris Animal Hospital 2020 Holiday Hours Christmas Week Monday-Wednesday 12/21-12/23: Regular hours Thursday 12/24: Closed Friday 12/25: Closed New Years Week Monday-Wednesday 12/28-12/30: Regular hours Thursday: 8:00 am – 12:00 … Read More »