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• Happy Mew Year’s Day for Cats

  January 1, 2019

  

  Happy New Year! While most of us will be ringing in the new year today, some of our furry patients will be celebrating it tomorrow. January 2nd is Happy Mew Year’s Day for cats! A local Lafayette, LA vet discusses this special kitty holiday below. Resolutions If cats made resolutions, what do you think they would aim for? Fluffy may want to purrfect that complicated run/jump/meow combination, or work on her pouncing precision. She might … Read More »

• Thanksgiving With Kitties

  November 15, 2018

  

  Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Cats are definitely something for us to be thankful for. Fluffy has earned a special place in our hearts with her cute face, adorable quirks, and gentle purrs. Read on as a local Lafayette, LA vet offers some helpful tips on spending Thanksgiving with Fluffy. Preparation Before your guests arrive, thoroughly vacuum and dust your home to get rid of dead fur and dander. You may also want to … Read More »

• Fluffy’s Sleeping Obsession

  August 15, 2018

  

  Is your feline pal asleep right now? There’s a pretty good chance she is. Cats definitely are drowsy little furballs. But why is Fluffy so tired? Is looking cute really such hard work? A Lafayette, LA vet discusses kitties’ sleeping habits in this article. Snoozing Pets Cats sleep, on average, about 12 to 16 hours a day. However, some of our furry pals sleep even more than that. Kittens, for instance, snooze about 20 hours … Read More »

• Everything You Need to Know About Catnip

  July 15, 2018

  

  You’ve heard of catnip, and you may have even tried it out on your feline companion. It’s your cat’s favorite indulgence, but how much do you know about this fascinating plant? Learn more here from a vet in Lafayette, LA. What is Catnip, Exactly? Catnip is an herb. It’s actually classified in the same “plant family” as mint! The wild catnip plant can be found all over North America, and is a medium-height green-leafed plant … Read More »

• Kitty Communication

  April 15, 2018

  

  Does your feline buddy ‘speak’ to let you know that she wants dinner right meow? Does she hop onto your lap when she wants to cuddle, or purr when you pick her up? Cats can be quite clear about expressing themselves… at times. At other times, Fluffy can be a bit confusing. Read on as a local Lafayette, LA vet discusses kitty communication. Meows Just like people, cats can be pretty talkative. Some furballs like … Read More »

• Raising a Polite Cat

  March 15, 2018

  

  Have you recently adopted a kitten? Good for you! We’re guessing it won’t take your tiny furball long to have you completely wrapped around her little paws. However, while it’s great to pamper your kitten, you don’t want to spoil her. Teaching your pet good manners is very important! Read on as a Lafayette, LA vet discusses raising a polite cat. Toys Baby cats are full of energy, and are often extremely interested in figuring … Read More »

• Fluffy’s Holiday Plans

  November 15, 2017

  

  The holiday season has officially arrived! As you fill your to-do list with planning, cooking, decorating, and shopping tasks, your feline friend will be right there at your side, supervising you closely, or perhaps just sleeping. As it turns out, kitties may have their own agenda for the holidays! A Lafayette, LA vet lists some of Fluffy’s holiday plans in this article. Steal Chairs Kitties are always on the lookout for warm napping spots. If … Read More »

• Fluffy’s Cutest Quirks

  May 1, 2017

  

  Have you ever wondered what is behind some of your cat’s behavior? Our feline friends are full of adorable quirks! Read on as a local Lafayette, LA vet lists some cute things you may not know about your feline friend. Paws For Thought Did you know that cats can be either left pawed or right pawed? Male kitties tend to be lefties, while girls are usually right-pawed. There are also some kitties that are ambidextrous. … Read More »

• Signs of Sickness in Cats

  January 1, 2017

  

  As we all know, cats are full of adorable quirks. Their playful antics, cute meows, and loving snuggles are just a few of the things that make them such wonderful pets. Not all of Fluffy’s characteristics are quite that charming, however. In fact, one particular one can be quite dangerous! Kitties have a natural tendency to try to mask signs of illness. Your pet may not let on that anything is wrong until she’s quite … Read More »

• Has Your Cat Been Tearing Up the Furniture?

  August 15, 2015

  

  Your orange tabby Peaches has always had a short attention span. This feisty four-year-old cat loses interest in her toys after a few minutes. She’s only mildly engaged in brushing and ear scratches, fidgeting constantly while you attempt to pamper her. However, Peaches has recently become focused on an intensely fascinating project. For the past two days, she has been methodically destroying your living room furniture. She moves between the matching couch and loveseat, digging … Read More »