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What’s the Big Secret? Overall Cat Wellness Leads to Happy Cats
September is Happy Cat Month! The brainchild of the Catalyst Council, this annual event seeks to raise awareness about the importance of cat health and happiness. There are many components of cat wellness, such as proper diet and disease prevention. Certainly, cats are healthier when these things are maintained, but do they make your pet happier? Absolutely!
Intentional Maintenance
For the first 7 years of a cat’s life, we recommend annual wellness exams. This allows us to stay on top of their general day-to-day health and helps key us into any age-related illnesses. We also love getting to know our patients over the years!
Vaccinations, parasite prevention, spaying/neutering, and microchipping are just a few of the early components of cat care. Continue…
What is a Veterinary Internist? How Can They Help Your Pet?
At Ten West Bird and Animal Hospital, we pride ourselves on providing the latest in diagnostics and treatment, as well as having a keen focus on personalized preventive care. Veterinary medicine is a rapidly growing field that encompasses new technologies and advancements that greatly improve the health and longevity of our precious pets.
While much of our work is focused on the preventive side of things, like annual exams and vaccinations, specialists are sometimes required for complex diseases. This is where a veterinary internist shines. Keep reading to learn more about why internal medicine is so important to your pet’s long term well-being.
Internal Medicine for Small Animals
You may be familiar with the term “internal medicine,” but what does it really mean? The study of internal medicine looks at the complex processes of diagnosing and managing diseases that affect the internal systems and organs.  Continue…
The Light Fantastic: Laser Therapy for Pets
Is your kitty slowing down or showing signs of their age? Has your agility dog suffered a performance injury? It’s possible that laser therapy could help them regain that spring in their step and even get back to doing the activities you both enjoy the most.
Not sure what laser therapy is? Your friends at Ten West Bird and Animal Hospital are here to share the basics with you!