This is William, a lovely 12-year-old DLH ( Domestic Long Hair cat ) presented to us as his owner had noticed a lump in his mouth on his lower jaw. After careful examination we found a large collection of hair encircling William’s lower right canine, removal of the hair revealed a large defect in…
Dental Disease in Cats
Most cats are affected by dental problems at some point in their life, especially as they get older. If left untreated then these issues will continue to progress and can be very painful for your cat. We can help you to identify early signs of dental disease, so you can get early treatment…
Healthcare for your cat- keeping it super simple (KISS)!
Healthcare For Your Cat – Keep It Super Simple with KISSCat Care Cats will often hide any early signs of being unwell. This can make it difficult for owners to detect these subtle signs. However, performing a simple health check at home is the perfect way to quickly pick up any early signs of illness…
Feline Weight Management With SimplyCats Vet Clinic
Prevention is better than cure… SimplyCats Vet Clinic advocate a proactive approach when maintaining feline health…we focus on preventative care to avoid major illness. With feline obesity on the rise, we wanted to advise our clients that in January we are offering a complimentary visit with one of our nurses so that they can give…
Morag’s Weight Journey
My partner and I rehomed Morag in October of 2020 and she had been living in a breeding home. Her days were spent with breeding queens and kittens and despite being an active bright cat she was a little rotund. After advice from one of the SimplyCats nurses, we examined her food intake; before rehoming,…
How To Weigh Your Cat. The Easy Options!
Without a doubt, the most important thing you can do to monitor the health of your cat is to WEIGH your cat or Kitten every month!! WEIGH YOUR CAT EVERY MONTH PLEASE, this is a foundational part of our KISSCatCare Method of looking after your cat with minimal input but maximum gain!! If your cat…
Christmas Dangers…
Christmas is a time of joy for many… full of time spent with family, parties (possibly not so much this year!), decorations and presents. It’s easy to get caught up in the holiday swirl without remembering that our feline companions may not find Christmas such a fun time! When celebrating this year keep these hazards…
The Importance of Healthcare Plans
We share an essential priority with you – to keep your cat/cats happy and healthy. When your cat is unwell, we are here to act promptly and effectively to treat them. However, we also sincerely believe that prevention is better than cure. Looking after their healthcare needs all year round prevents illness. We have…
MARMALADE’S STORY – GETTING TO THE ROOT OF THE PROBLEM
The oral health of our patients at the clinic has always been a priority as a lot of dental disease is picked up at routine health examinations without the owner being aware that anything was wrong. Cats being cats they do not like to let you know they are in any discomfort and a lot…
SimplyCats 2021 Cat Calendar..entries open now!
Entries are currently being taken for our 2021 cat calendar.. you can email kay.buchanan@simplycats.net with your pictures.. please send no more than 2 pictures per cat 😉 Take a look at some of the entries we’ve received so far… we would love some more seasonal pics, especially Easter time ones 😉 The closing date for…
Senior Care For Cats
Senior Care For Cats Many of our cats will live into their mid to late teens and some even into their twenties. Their ancestor the African Wild cat doesn’t have a supportive social structure, so cats are expert at hiding weakness or illness. This means that our cats will hide signs of illness despite pain…
Feline Obesity
What is feline obesity? The ancestors of our cuddly cats hunted day and night to feed themselves. No comfortable beds, food deliveries or treats for them! Our privileged pets are far less active, roaming and hunting less. As a result, 30-40% of pet cats in the UK are overweight. Cats are overweight when they are…
Covid-19 Updates from the Cats for the Cats..
COVID-19 UPDATES
The Team at SimplyCats Vet Clinic are doing all they can to safeguard their clients and others who visit the practice during this Coronavirus National Emergency. We will try to keep the document below updated as best we can. Information will also be on our Facebook Page PRACTICE UPDATE: As with everyone, our world has…
Keeping your cat safe this Christmas
How to make sure your cat has a happy Christmas Most of us look forward to the festive period; the food, the guests, the tree and decorations. However, for cats, Christmas may be a time of stress and risk of injury. As a species they enjoy routine and are sensitive to changes in their environment,…
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