When we think of spring time we think of flowers, rain, warm weather, and puppies and kitties! Our team loves spring time for just this reason because baby pets start to make their way through the clinic doors. Although cute, fur babies are a lot of work and we compiled a list for things to consider to be better prepared for the new addition! 1.) Have a place in the household where the new furbaby … Read More
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Why your Vet Recommends a Urinalysis
Pets cannot tell us when something doesn’t feel right. This is why your Veterinarian may recommend a urinalysis (along with bloodwork, x-rays, etc.) These tests tell your Veterinarian the story of how your pet is doing on the inside. We know it can be confusing when your Veterinarian wants to run a urinalysis on your pet, even though your pet is not displaying any symptoms of troubles with their bladder. We want to go over … Read More
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Top 5 Weird Things Cats Like to Eat
Over the years, we have seen our fair share of pets eating the weirdest of objects, and unfortunately in some cases needing surgery to remove the object obstructing normal gut movement. Usually when we think of a pet eating something it should not, we picture a dog; we are here to tell you that cats are just as likely to get into trouble as their canine counterparts! We want to go over the top 5 … Read More
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To the Beat of my Heart
February is not only the month where we celebrate a day of confessing our love to those we care about, but it is also Heart Health Month! Sometimes it can be hard as an owner to recognize the signs of heart disease in our pets, and this blog is to highlight heart issues in our pets and how we at Cypress View Vet can help you help your pet manage heart disease to live a … Read More
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Meow…OW!
Most cats in the household like to make up their own agenda; choosing when they would like to be pet, when they would like to be played with, and when they would like to eat. When your cat does not want your affection, they have no problem showing you they want none of it (through their claws and teeth!). So, it isn’t a surprise that most cat owners don’t get a very good look into … Read More
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The Trials and Tribulations of an Outdoor Cat
I saw recently on a Medicine Hat Facebook group, a post about a cat who goes outdoors and came back to the owner with a beebee bullet imbedded into its skin; pure cruelty on the person who did this to the animal – but this incidence of a cat coming back to their owner wounded from a night out prowling is not the first. Most times when a Veterinary Clinic has a feline patient that … Read More
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A Blog for Sleepless Cat Owners
Adopting a new kitten can be an exciting event for the whole family. But there is something that others won’t tell you when you bring little Fluffy home…Kittens/young cats become little night terrors as soon as everyone is in bed at night! Cats sleep most of the day away, so this means they become fearless night hunters and early morning risers. We have come up with some tips on how to manage your night prowling … Read More
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National Take your Cat to the Vet Day!
August 22 is National “Take your cat to the Vet” day! Studies have shown that dogs are seen more often by their Veterinarian than cats are; even though there are statistically more pet cats than dogs. Why Is this? Is it because dogs are more notorious for getting into trouble? Is the stress of bringing your cat to the vet worse than a yearly check-up is worth? According to Purina, the first two years of … Read More
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Being Prepared for the Unexpected
Us humans usually have some sort of “first aid” kit or drawer, for those unfortunate events to ourselves and kids. But what about our pets? Sometimes our fur babies get into their own trouble, and having a pet first aid kit readily available is essential to do an emergency fix up before getting them into the car for a trip to the Vet. Here are some things we recommend be in your pet first aid … Read More
