Forest Hills Cat Hospital Blogs

Unveiling Potential Risks: Common Diseases Transmissible from Pets to Humans Zoonotic diseases are illnesses that can be passed from pets to people and are more common than you may think. Your pet may appear to be perfectly healthy, but they can be carrying a...

The Ultimate Guide: How to Welcome a New Cat into Your Home In honor of Adopt a Shelter Cat Month—which should be every month, in our opinion—our team wants to smooth the way for bringing a new cat into your home. Cats are sensitive creatures, and it can be stressful...

Signs That Your Pet's Limp Requires Urgent Attention Your pet’s lameness can usually wait until the next business day for veterinary care. However, certain conditions, plus limping, mean you need to head to your nearest emergency veterinary hospital right away....

How To Help Your Arthritic CatUnless they have a less-than-full food bowl, cats rarely complain, which can make determining that they are suffering from arthritis pain difficult. However, if your cat has been diagnosed with arthritis or seems to have trouble getting...

As the days brighten and become warmer, pets spend more time outdoors, which increases your pet’s risk for potential hazards. Keep your four-legged friend safe by staying aware of common springtime pet emergencies.  Insect bites and stings Inquisitive pets love to...

3 Ways to Safely Treat Your Pet on Valentine’s Day Although you show your furry friend just how much you love them every day, Valentine’s Day gives you the opportunity to shower them with even more adoration. While your pet cannot have chocolate, there are many other...

3 Ways to Tell When Your Pet Needs Their First Dental Cleaning Every pet is different, and so is the time frame in which they need their teeth cleaned. However, here are three signs that mean your four-legged friend would benefit from a professional pet dental...

Six Simple Ways to Treat Your Pet’s Dry Winter Skin   Humidity levels within your home and outside decrease when the temperature drops. During the winter, a decrease in humidity can cause dry, itchy skin, which might make your pet uneasy. By relaxing your pet's...

Is My Pet Getting the Correct Amount of Daily Exercise They Need?   Every pet needs exercise, but the amount that each cat or dog needs differs. Create a broad exercise schedule using the instructions below, and then customize it based on the age, breed, and...

Aging Changes: Common Behavior Problems in Senior Pets Advancing age seems to bring with it a number of health issues for pets, including behavior problems. As your furry pal grows older, keep an eye out for common behavior issues that may pop up so you can get help...