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Nov 20 2014

“Does My Cat Really Need an Annual Exam?”

Time for a flu shot? It may be time to bring your cat in for their annual exam and vaccinations as well. We know how tempting it can be to…
Oct 14 2014

National Animal Safety and Protection Month

For all of us here at Cat Care Professionals, our cats aren’t just pets. They’re part of our families, and ensuring their safety is one of our main responsibilities as…
Sep 29 2014

Cat Tales – Buddy

September is coming to an end, but before it does, we would like to share one more Happy Cat Month story. At the clinic, all of our patients are a…
Sep 05 2014

Environmental Enrichment for Cats

While indoor cats remain protected from dangers such as cars, weather, and predators (indoor cats live an average of 15 years longer than outdoor cats!), their instincts still tell them…
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…