It’s safe to assume that most, if not all, cats are susceptible to heartworms if they are not on a heartworm prevention program. If you own a Bombay or any breed of cat, please talk to your vet about heartworms and how to protect your cat. Heartworms are foot-long worms that are capable of invading the heart, lungs and blood vessels of your cat. The disease is transmitted through mosquitoes. Some cat owners believe regions of the U.S. are more prone to heartworms than others and may not see a reason to protect their cat. Heartworm disease; however, has been diagnosed in all 50 states. It should be assumed that the risk is present everywhere. Because of this, it is most often recommended that all cats be on a monthly heartworm prevention program. Learn more your veterinary clinic Crown Point, IN if your dog has a ... Read more »

It’s safe to assume that most, if not all, cats are susceptible to heartworms if they are not on a heartworm prevention program. If you own a Bombay or any breed of cat, please talk to your vet about heartworms and how to protect your cat. Heartworms are foot-long worms that are capable of invading the heart, lungs and blood vessels of your cat. The disease is transmitted through mosquitoes. Some cat owners believe regions of the U.S. are more prone to heartworms than others and may not see a reason to protect their cat. Heartworm disease; however, has been diagnosed in all 50 states. It should be assumed that the risk is present everywhere. Because of this, it is most often recommended that all cats be on a monthly heartworm prevention program. Learn more your veterinary clinic Crown Point, IN if your d ... Read more »

All canines, including Yorkies, should be on some type of protection against fleas. If you’re not sure about a topical ointment, a pill, or a flea collar then give your veterinarian a call. Flea collars are just one of many treatment options for preventing fleas. Most flea collars are simple to use and last anywhere between 3 to 8 months. Talk to your vet to find out if a flea collar is right for your Yorkie. Also ask your vet for suggestions on what brand, size, and type of flea collar to buy and whether or not a collar can be used in addition to a topical treatment. Flea collars release a defense mechanism on the neck and shoulder area of a dog. This drives the fleas to the tail where they die and fall off. Your vet Crown Point, IN can offer additional suggestions.

Did you know that a cat’s liver is responsible for producing chemicals needed for digestion and detoxification? If your Bombay has been diagnosed with fatty liver disease, then your cat’s liver has most likely been compromised and is unable to function properly. An infected cat may stop eating and become undernourished. When this happens his body naturally takes fat from reserves and transfers them to the liver in order to process it into energy. A Bombay’s liver is unable to process the fat. Symptoms of fatty liver disease include prolonged anorexia, rapid weight loss, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, muscle wasting, depression, downward flexion of the head and neck, yellowing of the eyes, drooling, and possible collapse in later stages. If your Bombay has any of thes ... Read more »