Faqs

Your cat received vaccinations today. All injections were given subcutaneously (under the skin). After receiving a vaccination, it is possible for your cat to experience mild side effects. Side [...]

Environmental enrichment for your indoor cat is important for their well-being. A happy cat is a healthy cat. There are many things you can do to make your cat’s indoor world a stimulating [...]

The average lifespan for cats has risen recently due to better care, diagnostics and keeping cats indoors. Indoor cats now average 15 years old, but we have treated cats that have lived into [...]

Generally, cats do not need to be bathed unless they get themselves dirty. Cats are fastidious groomers and tend to keep themselves very clean. They will need to have regular brushing and nail trims.

Every cat will have different needs. At The Cat Hospital of Media we will take a thorough nutritional history at each exam and our veterinarians and nutritional counselors will help you determine [...]

If it is your first time visiting our hospital, please bring any previous records you have for your cat. Also, bring a fresh (less than 24 hours) stool sample from the litter box so we can screen [...]

Healthy kittens will need to be seen 3-5 times during their first year of life to make sure they are growing, receive vaccinations, and monitor for infectious and contagious diseases. They should [...]

Giving your cat medication can be difficult. We are always available to help. First, discuss with your veterinarian whether you think giving pills, liquid, injections or compounded transdermal [...]