Snazzy and Hyperthyroidism The Diaz family brought their cat, Snazzy, to Longs Peak Animal Hospital for her yearly checkup recently, but noted when making the appointment that she has been acting strangely. The Check-In: As the technician got a weight for Snazzy and took her temperature, she …
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Tularemia – “Rabbit Fever”
Over the last few Colorado springs and summers, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has seen an increase in Tularemia, also known as “rabbit fever”. Tularemia is a bacterial infection (Francisella tularensis) which has the potential to infect dogs, cats and people. There are two main sources of …
The Importance of Routine Veterinary Care for Older Cats
Do you have a senior citizen kitty? By definition, a senior feline is any cat over the age of seven. While cats routinely go on to live well into their mid to late teens (or even their early twenties!), older cats are at higher risk for developing many diseases which may have only subtle …
