Does your cat ever wheeze, cough, or seem short of breath? These symptoms can be alarming and might point to feline asthma—a chronic respiratory condition that, if left untreated, can severely impact your cat's quality of life. At Town & Country Animal Hospital in Athens, Alabama, we specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of feline [...]
September is Happy Cat Month! It's the perfect time to celebrate the wonderful felines in our lives and focus on keeping them happy and healthy. This September, let's explore some key ways to keep those tails twitching and those purrs rumbling. Deciphering Your Cat's Unique Language Cats communicate their needs and feelings in subtle, often [...]
Respiratory infections are common and highly contagious feline diseases, with upper respiratory infections (URIs) being the most common. While URIs are generally self-limiting, they can progress to serious illness, so keep an eye out for signs that your cat is ill. To learn how to identify, manage, and prevent your cat from developing a respiratory [...]
As a cat owner, you've probably had periods of exasperation about your feline friend's scratching habits. It’s a common grievance, but it’s important to understand that your cat isn’t scratching your favorite armchair or the side of your bed out of spite. Scratching is a deeply ingrained, natural feline behavior essential to their physical and [...]
Cats are good at hiding pain, and although your feline friend may have arthritis, you likely don’t realize they have this painful condition. Arthritis Joint pain and decreased mobility can negatively impact your cat’s quality of life (QOL). To help you learn to recognize and manage your cat’s arthritis pain, our Town and Country Animal [...]
If you own a cat, you know they can be sweet, mysterious, rambunctious, mischievous, hysterical, and everything in between. They are also excellent at relieving your stress at the end of a hectic day. Our Town and Country Animal Hospital team shares some intriguing, and sometimes surprising, facts about cats that may have you reassessing [...]
Indoor cats typically live longer, healthier lives than those allowed outdoors. They are protected from dangers such as busy roads, predators, parasites, and infectious diseases, and also are less likely to go missing. However, indoor cats need the appropriate care, attention, and mental stimulation to prevent boredom and stress, and keeping them happy will improve [...]
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), about 25 percent of U.S. households have at least one cat. Considering the multitude of benefits they provide, it’s no wonder so many favor felines. From kittenhood to their grey whisker years, cats entertain you with their feisty antics, calm you with their gentle purring, and teach [...]
While cats are generally considered more low maintenance than dogs, they still require specialized care to ensure they remain happy and healthy. Here are five rules that will help your feline friend remain in tip-top shape. #1: Feed your cat a healthy diet More than half the United States pet population is overweight or obese, [...]
Your cat’s pancreas is a busy little organ. It produces valuable digestive enzymes and critical hormones like insulin. Unfortunately, it can become inflamed, which results in a condition known as cat pancreatitis. This inflammation can be sudden (acute) or ongoing (chronic). Acute pancreatitis comes on abruptly, but with rapid, often aggressive, treatment, acute pancreatitis can [...]
