by Union Lake Veterinary Hospital | Dec 6, 2023 | Blog
Christmas trees date all the way back to the Middle Ages, which means cats have been battling them since the 1400s. Something about the luscious branches, the sparkling lights, and the dangling ornaments make them truly irresistible to the felines in our lives. This...
by Union Lake Veterinary Hospital | Sep 18, 2023 | Blog
Urinary blockages in pets are potentially life-threatening conditions that require immediate veterinary attention. Both dogs and cats can suffer from this medical issue, and recognizing the signs of a problem early is the best way to find the necessary treatment. Keep...
by Union Lake Veterinary Hospital | Aug 29, 2023 | Blog
Cats are biologically wired to minimize signs of pain and illness. While this is helpful for them in the wild, it does mean that these hard-to-spot quiet diseases in cats can run rampant before we know anything is wrong. Regular veterinary visits can help spot these...
by Union Lake Veterinary Hospital | Jun 23, 2023 | Blog
Cats require certain, species-specific care. People who don’t have experience owning cats often make mistakes when trying to care for them. One of the most common mistakes is trying to treat cats like they’re small dogs. Cats are not small dogs, though, and this...
by Union Lake Veterinary Hospital | Mar 21, 2023 | Blog
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative disease that affects a lot of cats, especially as they reach their senior years. In fact, as many as 90 percent of felines over the age of 12 will deal with this progressive disease. Osteoarthritis in cats develops when joint...