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Sep 05 2014

Environmental Enrichment for Cats

September is Happy Cat Month, and we want to dedicate this time to celebrating our cats, especially those that spend most or all of their time indoors. While they remain…
Aug 15 2014

National Check the Chip Day

August 15th is National Check the Chip Day! Did you know that 1 in 3 pets will become lost at some point during their life? According to a study published…
Jul 30 2014

25 Interesting Facts About Cats

For our fellow ailurophiles (a.k.a. cat lovers), a list of interesting facts about cats inspired by an article on facts.randomhistory.com. 1. Cats make about 100 different sounds while dogs only…
Jul 21 2014

Welcome, Dr. Barkley!

We are excited to announce that we are welcoming a new veterinarian to the Cat Care Professionals family, Dr. Melinda Barkley. She has over 15 years of experience in small…
Jul 01 2014

A Cat Owner’s Guide to Portland

Adopt A Cat Cat Adoption Team – CAT is one of Portland’s no-kill shelters that specializes in cats. They are having an Adopt-A-Thon July 1st – 6th, and all adult cat…
Jun 26 2014

How to Keep Your Cat Flea-Free

Fleas are all too common here in Oregon, and we see them on cats all the time here in the clinic, even on many indoor cats! If your cat has…
Jun 17 2014

Do Healthy Cats Still Need Annual Exams?

We know it’s not always a walk in the park to bring your cat to the vet, and that’s why we understand when people question whether or not they really…
Jun 13 2014

Superstitions About Black Cats

It’s Friday the 13th! In light of a day that most of us consider to be bad luck, we thought it would be the perfect time to talk about the…
Jun 09 2014

“Dear Kitten” – The New Video Everyone is Talking About

With all of the articles we’ve posted the last few weeks, we thought it was time for some fun… And what better way to do that than with the world’s…
Jun 06 2014

“Can My Cat Get Heartworms?”

The answer is YES. Along with the spring rains come mosquitoes, and for our pets that means heartworm as well. It’s important to know how to protect your cat against…