- Vaccination
- Behavioral CounselingCan range from obvious and alarming, to subtle and hard to notice. Some of the more obvious changes in behavior include hiding, if they are typically social. Subtle signs can be as simple as sleeping in an odd location or deciding not to play with a toy that they usually love.
- Nutritional CounselingIn your cat are important in determining if there is something wrong. Changes like weight loss, abnormal gait, lack of luster to the coat, or even something as subtle as an unusual look in their eyes can be the first signs of an illness.
- Urinary Tract Infection TreatmentYoung cats usually don’t get urinary tract infections but can suffer from concentrated urine that produces stones or crystals that can wreak havoc inside their bladders. These stones or crystals have some genetic predisposition but can be prevented by feeding an appropriate diet.
- Diabetes Treatment
- Thyroid Disease TreatmentUnlike hyperthyroidism which is a relatively common acquired disease of older cats, primary hypothyroidism is congenital (meaning the cat is born with it) and rare. The thyroid gland does not form correctly. The thyroid gland produces a hormone that is responsible for metabolism and when it is either over active or under active can wreak havoc on the entire body system. Cats with hypothyroidism have trouble growing their bones and nervous system. They are usually dwarfed, cold intolerant, lethargic, mentally dull, constipated and have a thin coat. Domestic short hair cats and Abyssinians are more likely to be born with primary hypothyroidism than other types of cats. Secondary hypothyroidism can occur in adult cats, most likely as a result of over treatment of hyperthyroidism. Although very rarely, an adult cat can suffer from a case of spontaneous hypothyroidism which means there is no obvious cause.
- Kidney Disease TreatmentFound in many cleaning products including glass cleaners, carpet cleaners and spot removers. It has been linked to anemia, lung damage and kidney damage in people and pets.
- Veterinary SurgeryThe Cat Clinic of Plymouth, MA is dedicated to the loving and compassionate veterinary care of cats. Services include preventive care and complete medical, diagnostic, dental & surgical care. From wellness examinations to advanced diagnostics including ultrasound imaging, we pride ourselves on offering veterinary services specific to the needs of your feline family member. Our staff strives to provide a quiet, friendly animal hospital specifically with our feline patients and their families in mind.
- Laboratory ServicesCharlie met Dr. Kelley when he was presented for constipation. His little belly was round, distended and firm. He could not poop even though he was trying his hardest. Charlie was also very small for his age. His brothers and sisters were twice his size and had gone on to their forever homes. Charlie was small and underdeveloped. His bones had not grown. His growth plates were stunted, even his teeth were not maturing! After reviewing his case, Dr. Kelley decided to perform a simple blood test that confirmed that Charlie had an underactive thyroid gland.Hi
- X-Ray
- MicrochippingThe answer to this commonly asked question is no. People often mistake microchips for tracking devices for their pets. The thought is that if a pet gets lost, you can use the chip to find the exact location of your dog or cat. Unfortunately, the chip is not a GPS, but it can still provide the