The ear mite (Otodectes cynotis) is a surface mite that is usually found in the ear canal but it can also live on the skin surface. Ear mites are highly contagious & pets become infested by direct contact with other pets. The mite is barely visible to the naked eye & may be seen as [...]
Cat Princess needed help with her Tooth ! Her gums were RED & BLEEDING & her BREATH was BAD Unfortunately black cat often SUFFER in SILENCE with FELINE TOOTH RESORPTION ! Tooth Resorption occurs when odontoclasts destroy the tooth root surfaces by causing the enamel to be resorbed. As the disease progresses, the different layers [...]
Indoor cats appear to have relatively clear-cut needs—food, water, shelter, and a litter box. But behind their sedentary behavior and contemplative gaze, indoor cats are complex creatures who have instinctive desires, innate habits, and socialization requirements. Satisfying your cat’s unexpressed needs is important, and can drastically improve their physical and behavioral health. Our Boca Midtowne [...]
Clock for a SNEAK PEEK inside our DIGITA CYTOLOGY machine ! What’s DIGITAL CYTOLOGY? =Immediate Cellular Analysis By Pathologist We have all come to expect FAST TURNAROUND times for PET TESTS because WAITING = STRESSFUL & DELAYS the APPROPRIATE CARE Thankfully the revolution in Dog VET Stethoscope MED Cat TECHNOLOGY = AMAZING One of the [...]
Urinary conditions are the number one reason why cat owners seek veterinary care—and with good reason. Changes in a cat’s litter box routine can put an inordinate amount of stress on the cat-owner relationship—and a strong smell on your carpet. Unfortunately, feline urinary issues are often influenced by a variety of factors, making them challenging [...]
SURGERY in a SENIOR cat can be SCARY … Dr. Boazman shares Tallulah’s Story about the BLOODY LUMP in her mouth What are the BENEFITS of HIGH POWER LASER SURGERY ? Allows for faster cutting, shorter anesthesia time, less tissue trauma, less pain, & a quicker recovery ! What is SuperPulse Laser Magic ? It [...]
Roxanne came for a “weepy eye" & despite being very young she had BIG PROBLEMS Roxanne had bad breath & her gums were red, swollen, infected, & painful ! Both Feline Stomatitis & Tooth Resorption were suspected , these conditions are painful & require a professional anesthetic dental . Stomatitis = common, painful & life [...]
Bloody urine (HEMATURIA) is a common reason cat parents seek Lab coat vet help It’s upsetting crying to see blood in a litter box, on bedding, or on the floor 2 common causes of hematuria in a cat are cystitis & feline lower urinary tract disorder flutd A urinalysis is used to help determine if [...]
Feline Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex (EGC) = common skin disease in cat. This refers to 3 diseases: indolent ulcer, feline eosinophilic plaque, & feline eosinophilic granuloma. While each has a unique appearance, they share a characteristic Microscope appearance, as they are made up of eosinophils. EGC happens in all Black Cat breeds, all ages, & both [...]
Joplin came in with a VERY SWOLLEN EAR An EAR HEMATOMA (aka AURAL hematoma) is a blood filled pouch in the ear flap Ear hematomas are much more common in cats than in dogs It is usually the result of damage to the ear flap, frequently caused by an injury or excessive scratching or head [...]
