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Many new kitten owners are surprised to learn that kittens have “baby” teeth, just like we do. These teeth are properly called deciduous teeth, and they are not present at birth.

The Siberian is an ancient breed and is now believed to be ancestral to all modern long-haired cats. It is the national cat of Russia and is native to Siberia.

Feline hyperthyroidism is a commonly diagnosed condition in elderly kitties. About 10% of all cats older than 10 years develop hyperthyroidism. 

Indoor cats need enrichment and mental stimulation. Enrichment can increase activity and prevent many behavioural issues related to low mental stimulation.

If you’ve been following the Killarney Cat Hospital Facebook page you’ve likely heard us extolling the virtues of feeding puzzles for cats.

Whether it be an outdoor enclosure, a walk around the block, or just a nap by the window, the great outdoors can provide a ton of mental stimulation for your cat.

Enrichment can come in a variety of forms; from food puzzles to scratching posts. Over the next few weeks we will give you ideas for how to use items you have at home,

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is typically thought to be a Doppler reading of 160mmHg or higher.

In honour of all the baby cats that we see, Brand new ones called Kitten One, Two and Three, Dedicated to the AARCS kittens we foster too, I share my favourite poem with you!

Prior to the use of DNA studies in cats, it was difficult to trace the Felidae family history, because feline fossils are rare, and difficult to tell apart.

We keep getting questions from clients about essential oils in cats, and we have done a few Facebook posts about them, but it’s time to put ‘pen’ to paper!

Bengal Cats were created by crossing Asian Leopard cats with domestic house cats until after 4 generations a more docile temperament was achieved.