Signs Your Cat Has Anxiety and How to Treat It
Cats can be mysterious, so it can be difficult to spot changes in their behavior. Cat anxiety takes many forms, and can stem from a variety of triggers and situations. At the same time, it’s important to rule out physical illness when a new behavior presents. The qualified veterinary staff at West Park Animal Hospital […]
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Is My Cat Fat? Reasons You Should Be Worried About Weight
When people have a feline pet in the home, it’s only natural to think of them as a beloved member of the family. Of course, it’s common for people to want to express the love they have for their cat in the form of extra treats and a food bowl that’s always filled with their […]
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Male Cat Urinary Blockage: Everything You Need to Know and How to Prevent the Condition
Any cat parent with a male cat can tell you that a urinary blockage is a serious thing that should be dealt with immediately. But how can you tell when a blockage occurs? There are certain symptoms and signs that might indicate your male cat is experiencing this condition. Whether you need treatment or want […]
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Weed Killers and Pets: How to Safely Manage Your Lawn
Herbicides and weed killers are great for ridding your yard of nuisance plants. However, pet owners must consider the risks of using these products. Some herbicides can be extremely harmful to your precious pup and may even become deadly if used incorrectly. Here, West Park Animal Hospital walks you through some of the weed killers […]
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What to Do When Your Pet Has an Emergency
From allergic reactions to sudden injuries, you just never know when your faithful companion may need urgent care. While pet owners hope an emergency never arises, it’s always best to be prepared just in case. At West Park Animal Hospital, we provide critical care to dogs and cats. Here, we’ll detail some of the things […]
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The Dangers of Ignoring Your Pet’s Pain
For many pet owners, it can be difficult to spot when a pet is in pain at first and realize that their quality of life has deteriorated. Fortunately for concerned pet owners, West Park Animal Hospital, serving Cleveland, Ohio, specializes in understanding pet behaviors that may indicate problems. Here, we discuss some indicators to help […]
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Grain-Free diets and possible life-threatening complications
Choosing the right diet for your pet is a hard decision since there are so many choices, but it is key to their short and long term health. We want to assist pet owners with choosing a diet as best we can by educating them with current research and so, we advise that you […]
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Guilt is all consuming
by Karin Baltzell, Ph.d I have a major dilemma that is weighing very heavy on my heart and I am looking for guidance and hopefully forgiveness. First, please know, I would never do anything to intentionally harm an animal. I am an animal lover – through and through. So much so, that I say […]
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Snork, Honk, Wheeze: Is Reverse Sneezing in Pets Normal?
Our pets do so many adorable and endearing things, it would take forever to list them all. Occasionally, however, they surprise or even frighten us with a behavior that comes from seemingly nowhere. One such phenomenon is the honking, gagging, wheezing sound, known as “reverse sneezing,” which is surprisingly common among dogs and cats (to […]
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Sneezy, Wheezy, and Snorey: Feline Asthma and Other Cat Breathing Noises
If your cat is suddenly making noise while breathing that you aren’t used to hearing, you may be understandably concerned. While the occasional kitty sneeze or sniffle can be adorable, many times changes in breathing noises can indicate a problem. So how is a pet owner to know whether a cat-sized wheeze is just a […]