by Union Lake Veterinary Hospital | Mar 28, 2025 | Blog
Cats are clever and independent creatures who are hardwired to minimize signs of illness. This can make it difficult for us to know when they are dealing with a health problem. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) in cats is an irreversible condition that severely affects a...
by Union Lake Veterinary Hospital | Mar 14, 2025 | Blog
Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) is an easily spread retrovirus that is a common disease among the cat community. It can be spread through casual contact, sharing of food dishes, cross grooming, etc. Since it’s a retrovirus, it could exist silently inside a cat’s genome...
by Union Lake Veterinary Hospital | Feb 14, 2025 | Blog
While indoor cats are healthier overall than cats that spend time outside, you can still do certain things to make them even healthier. Cat grass for indoor cats is a treat that offers many benefits to our feline friends. You might want to consider adding this little...
by Union Lake Veterinary Hospital | Sep 12, 2024 | Blog
Why Do Cats Sleep So Much? If there’s one thing cats are experts at, it’s sleeping. Our feline friends can curl up in practically any spot (no matter the comfort level) and fall into a fast, deep sleep. There’s a reason they call an excellent sleep session a “cat...
by Union Lake Veterinary Hospital | Jul 12, 2024 | Blog
Ear Mites in Cats Ear mites in cats is a serious condition that requires veterinary intervention. Do you know how to spot it? Cats are notorious for hiding signs of weakness. This is a biological tool they use to protect themselves in the wild, but it makes it hard...