Cats like the Bombay are pretty good at prowling quietly around the house and can even slip out an open door or window without anyone noticing. It’s scary when you can’t find your feline friend. Some of the best ways to prepare for the possibility of a lost cat is to put a plan into place. For instance, begin your search immediately. If you saw your cat escape, start your search in the direction in which she ran away. If you didn’t see her escape, check your own house first then the surrounding area. Alert animal control, police departments, veterinarians, and animal shelters within a 20 mile radius. If your Bombay has a microchip, contact the microchip company. When you head out to search make sure you have treats, a leash, and water. Begin your search within a one to two mile radius of the last sighting. Post flyers in public places including at the veterinarian Rochester, NY office. Read more for additional information.< ... Read more »

Did you know that part of your Aegean cat’s routine wellness exam with your local vet should include a test for heartworm disease? Heartworm disease is a serious disease that can be fatal if not treated properly. The disease itself is caused by a foot-long worm or heartworm that can invade the heart, lungs and blood vessels of your cat. Unlike dogs, your Aegean may only have one to three worms present in her body. If cats do have heartworms they are most likely to have no adult worms. However, the worms can still cause damage to your cat’s health by causing a heartworm associated respiratory disease also known as HARD. Medication used to treat heartworms in dogs is not effective in cats. Because of this, prevention is the only method of protecting your Aegean and keeping her healthy. For more information, call your veterinarian Rochester, NY.

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Showing your British Longhair in an official cat show can be very exciting. Always make sure you complete all registration requirements with the Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA) or other associations required for the particular show before attending. Your vet may be able to help you find out what you’ll need to do in order to register. Once you’re registered and you have attended a local show or have taken part in a practice show, you will need to sign up and register for the official show. The CFA recommends obtaining a copy of the CFA show rules and the show standard for your breed in order to determine which classes to sign up for. Make sure you are showing in your breed’s division. For instance, you will not be able to show a British Longhair in the American Bobtail division. If you have any questions or you want additional information about your cat’s breed, give your veterinary clinic Rochester, NY a call.< ... Read more »