Article from PetMD. By Dr. Ken Lambrecht My 15-year-old cat, Lance, sits next to me as I write this piece. He is special to me because he is the oldest of my four cats and we have shared quite a bit of time together. Caring for him helps me to cross-check the guidance...
It’s no secret: Most cats do not enjoy being taken from their comfortable environment, placed in a carrier, and hauled off to the veterinarian, where strangers poke and prod them, dogs want to sniff them (or chase them or eat them or play with them), and the smells of...
From our training in veterinary school, every veterinarian recognizes that all breeds have specific predilections towards certain illnesses. However, all breeds and species are susceptible to heat stroke. In the summertime, it’s easy for both humans and animals...
West Towne Veterinary Center is proud to be a Cat Friendly Practice! We have your back for all things feline, including any behavioral issues they may have. In this article, we will explore the different ways in which cats can be trained, yes – trained! How to...
By Dr. Ken Lambrecht for PetMD I’ve been a veterinarian for many years, but obesity is really something that all of us who love pets and want them to feel good and live long and healthy lives need to address. With pet obesity at epidemic levels (over 58 percent)...
By Dr. Ken Lambrecht for PetMD Traveling with your cat at some point is inevitable. Whether it is a trip to the vet, a move, or even a vacation, all of these will require safely transporting your cat in some sort of cat carrier. It is best to start that process when...
