GET THE LATEST SCOOP ON FLEAS AND TICKS! In early spring, warmer weather encourages us to spend more time outdoors. It is also when parasites come out to play with our furry felines. Fleas and ticks consider cats like an all-they-can-eat buffet. In our feline-focused segment on environmental parasites, Dr. Kelly St. Denis explores the problem of fleas and ticks in cats, as she explains common misconceptions, protection and prevention, as well as peak tick activity periods and flea-related...

GET THE LATEST SCOOP ON ENVIRONMENTAL ENRICHMENT! The majority of cats spend most or all of their time indoors, so it’s important to create an environment that provides entertainment, awakens their natural hunting instinct, and stimulates them mentally. In this month’s edition of the Kitty Insider, Dr. Kelly St. Denis offers practical advice and recommendations on how to keep cats active and happy by enriching their environment.

GET THE LATEST SCOOP ON FELINE DENTAL CARE! Dental disease is very common in cats. And, by two years of age, as many as 70% of cats may already experience periodontal disease. As dental examination is a key part of feline preventive health, Dr. Kelly St. Denis demonstrates some cat-friendly oral examinations tips and techniques in our feline-focused segment in honour of dental month.

Statistics show that 30 to 50% of cats in North America are obese. This is why diet, weight management, and obesity prevention should be top-of-mind when initiating conversations with cat owners during their favourite feline’s preventative care or senior biannual visit. In this month’s feline-focused segment, Dr. Kelly St. Denis offers her recommendations on obesity management in cats. Through monitoring body weight, body condition scoring, and calculating daily energy requirements, she...