- Dental Care2.) I heard that canned foods are the best for cats but that their dental health will decrease (aka their teeth will rot out)? Answer
- VaccinationIf you're not sure which vaccines your cat has had or still needs, simply bring in the most recent vet records you have for your cat and we'll come up with an up-to-date vaccination schedule. Keeping your cat updated on these vaccinations is key in protecting him or her against all kinds of illnesses and diseases.
- Nutritional CounselingOur state of the art veterinary clinic is fully-equipped and staffed with doctors onsite M-S and on-call on Sunday. Typically, boarding kennels don't have an on-staff veterinarian, so if your pet gets ill, they have to bring it to a vet or worse, subtle health cues (such as decreased appetite, weight loss or dehydration) may be missed. By choosing our cat hospital to board your pet, you can rest-assured that your cat will receive the highest quality of veterinary care and attention while boarding.
- Comprehensive ExaminationWhen your cats need advanced feline veterinary care that includes not only simple pet checkups, annual exams, boarding and behavior clinics but includes diagnostic testing, emergency feline medicine and surgery, we seek out cat hospitals. Meadows Cat Hospital was founded with this idealized vision of an advanced cat clinic in mind. Our cat hospital has technology, surgical offerings, advanced dentistry, feline urgent care, cat emergency services and surgical treatments some of which are not offered at other Issaquah cat clinics or other area veterinary clinics. Much of our broader offerings (as of February 2017), come from our seasoned Medical Director and Chief cat vet. who has substantial and broad feline veterinary training from her roots at a rural veterinary clinic where she honed her skills in the absence of a convenient emergency or referral practice. Like her mentors, Dr. George sought out the advanced veterinary training to confidently and safely perform these procedures out of necessity. This means we can offer feline emergency and feline internal medicine services at traditional cat clinic prices.
- Parasites Treatment and ControlFecal analyses (or fecals) are important for kittens and young cats and those adults that are or were at high risk. As many new kittens and young cats have intestinal parasites like roundworms, hookworms and coccidia, it is important to know if these parasites are present so they can be treated efficiently. Some of these parasites can be transmitted to your other pets and even you, so getting quick and targeted treatment is important. For kittens with "clean" fecals, we will often still recommend preventative dewormers as many parasites intermittently shed eggs.
- Behavioral Disorder TreatmentAll cats that enter our boarding facility are asked to be up-to-date on rabies and FVRCP/feline distemper vaccines. We ask that your kitty have passed a recent fecal/giardia test (within 60 days of boarding) and that your kitty is protected from fleas (with a prescription or OTC product) throughout the stay. If your kitty is in need of any of these treatments or tests, we can always do flea treatments or fecals when they board with us. Any needed exams must be done prior to the boarding stay and include annual care. This is to ensure your kitty is getting the most advanced and thorough veterinary care while in our boarding facility and foremost leaves the hospital healthier than they arrived. We as that you bring enough of your kitty's food for the stay to minimize intestinal issues due to abrupt food transitions. We gladly offer (for a small fee) a prescription intestinal diet for boarders in the case you do not bring food. This intestinal diet is designed to minimize stomach upset due to abrupt food transitions.
- Pain ManagementDue to the small size of most domestic cats, the importance of safe anesthesia becomes even greater. Our staff is fully trained and knowledgeable of the techniques that are necessary for safe surgery. Modern veterinarian anesthesia includes human-grade pre-anesthetics as well as gas-anesthesia. We believe that safety comes first with any procedure, especially those that require anesthesia. We monitor your pet throughout the entire process and administer fluids intravenously to ensure a safe and healthy recovery. Post-surgery we provide pain management via IV and oral methods and will transition them to a pain management protocol that can be provided to them at home.
- Vomiting Treatment
- Diarrhea Treatment
- Skin Condition and Allergy Treatment
- Feline Retro Virus TreatmentFor all adoptees, our cat clinic recommends two core vaccines including the FVRCP (respiratory/distemper) and rabies vaccines. For kittens or young cats, FVRCP vaccines are a series of 3 vaccines given at 8, 12 and 16 weeks of age and then after 1 year of age are boosted for up to 3 years of coverage. Rabies vaccines are given after 16 weeks of age and after one year can be boosted to up to 3 years of protection. For indoor/outdoor, outdoor or households with an FeLV-positive cat, we recommend feline leukemia virus (FeLV) vaccines which are boosted 3-4 weeks after an initial vaccine for one year coverage.
- Bacterial and Viral Infection TreatmentDogs and cats with gum pockets will need a special deep dental cleaning to removes plaque, tartar, and bacteria above and below the gum line. Antibiotics may also be needed to treat bacterial infections. Although your veterinarian will do everything possible to save your pet's teeth, sometimes extraction (removal) is the only option if periodontal disease is severe.
- Arthritis TreatmentSupplements. Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate, the same supplements people use, to ease arthritis pain may also be helpful for pets. Be sure to ask your pet's veterinarian about the proper dosage of any supplements.
- Hip Dysplasia TreatmentSome breeds are more likely to develop arthritis or conditions that increase the risk of arthritis than others. According to ASPCA Pet Insurance, arthritis often occurs in large breeds, like German Shepherds, Rottweilers, Great Danes, and Doberman Pinschers. International Cat Care reports that Abyssinian and Devon Rex cats are prone to kneecap dislocations, while hip dysplasia is a problem in Persians, Maine Coon and Siamese cats.
- Obesity TreatmentDo you throw handfuls of food in your pet's dish instead of following the feeding recommendations on the package? Your pet is more likely to develop a weight problem if too much food is available. As many as 56 million American cats are overweight or obese, according to estimates from the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention. Gaining too much weight increases your cat's risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, urinary tract disease, joint issues, high blood pressure and arthritis.
- Diabetes Treatment
- Thyroid Disease TreatmentIf your beloved fur-baby has been diagnosed with feline hyperthyroidism, the good news is we have a number of treatments we can offer including medications and potentially curative radioactive iodine treatment (offered offsite ). The medication of choice for treating feline hyperthyroidism is methimazole or felimazole, which can be administered orally or transdermally (a gel that absorbs through the ears/skin). Once we start treatment with methimazole, after 2-3 weeks we will give your cat a recheck exam in our cat hospital to look for the signs and symptoms of residual hyperthyroid damage and check the thyroid hormone levels to ensure the right dosage of methimazole. If all is well, we recommend 6 month rechecks with bloodwork. This bloodwork is important not only to check thyroid levels but to also check liver and kidney function which may be affected by the medication in 10-15% of cats.
- Heart Disease TreatmentIn the years between seven and eleven, your cat may develop conditions like diabetes, thyroid issues, liver disease, heart disease, kidney disease, cancer, and arthritis. Their immune response, mental health, sensory functions, organ health, and overall physical health may start to gradually dwindle.
- Kidney Disease Treatment- This is a tricky question and there are two schools of thought. One school of thought is that by limiting dietary protein you can limit the kidney byproducts that build up and thus slow kidney disease. The second school of thought is that if you deprive a cat of protein they will (like most predators) get the protein from their muscle which leads to muscle wasting and the "Skeletor" look of chronic kidney disease cats. Our feline veterinarians believe that these muscle break-down products are much more nephrotoxic (kidney toxic) than dietary protein. At Meadows Cat Hospital, our school of thought is that high quality (of protein source) canned diets available in a diversity of flavors and that are moderate in protein (not low protein) are appropriate for chronic kidney disease cats. Along with the high quality canned diet, we recommend a phosphate binder like Epakitin to decrease phosphate buildup and head off further kidney damage and resultant nausea. We recommend that cats with chronic kidney disease be allowed to eat whatever type of high quality canned diet they will eat (kidney disease can lead to nausea and anorexia so the limited flavor availability of kidney diets can be a major issue) and that these cats stand to gain the most from increased fluid intake (from canned foods or fluids) and palliative care for nausea (medications) lead to the best success.
- Periodontal Disease TreatmentIf your pet has periodontal disease, its gums may begin to pull away from the teeth, forming deep pockets around the teeth. Debris and bacteria collect in the pockets, which only worsens your pet's breath.
- Cancer TreatmentYour pet may need surgery if a tumor is the reason for the bad breath. Tumors can benign (non-cancerous) or cancerous. If your pet has a cancerous tumor, radiation or chemotherapy may also be recommended, depending on the type and stage of the cancer.
- Wound and Fracture Care
- Ophthalmic SurgeryCat Surgical Care - In addition to spay and neuter surgery, our veterinarians can perform surgical procedures such as maxillofacial surgery, tumor & mass removal, abdominal & intestinal surgery and biopsy, ear & eye surgery, exploratory surgeries, urinary & bladder surgeries and more.
- Veterinary SurgeryCommon pet emergency services that we provide include bone and muscle injury treatment, stabilization and splinting, laceration and abscess repair, blocked cat (including catheterization, cystotomy and/or perineal urethrostomy or "PU" surgical intervention), bowel impactions (including radiography, exploratory surgery, sampling and/or pathology and foreign body removals), comprehensive sick pet work-ups (including diagnostics, hospitalization, feeding-tube placement, intravenous drug and fluid delivery), and eye injuries (including cherry eye surgical repair and medical intervention).
- Spaying and NeuteringIf you are seeking veterinary care for your pet or they require one of the common feline surgeries such as spaying and neutering, please visit the Meadows Cat Hospital located in Issaquah. We serve the East Seattle area including Bellevue and Sammamish. Our state-of-the-art vet center is a full-service clinic that provides professional and compassionate care to your pet before, during and after surgery. We utilize advanced techniques and medications to ensure the health and safety of your pet during the procedure and provide comprehensive care to ensure a full and speedy recovery. With over 12 years of experience performing feline surgeries, Dr. George is sure to provide exceptional care to you and your pet.
- Laboratory ServicesDiagnostic laboratory testing is critical in the maintenance of your cat's health. Meadows Cat Hospital has a complete in-house laboratory with state-of-the-art equipment. In a matter of minutes, our veterinarians can obtain information regarding your cat's internal health via complete blood cell counts (CBC), blood chemistries, thyroid levels, and urinalysis. For more complex testing we can send out samples for expert review, advanced diagnostics and pathology. Convenient access to our in-house automated laboratory means we don't have to wait days or even hours to get valuable labs done on your sick or ailing kitty. In addition to these labs, we offer full microscopy and diagnostics including cytology, urinalyses, and basic pathology (often which can be done in house) so we can analyze skin, blood or tissue samples for infection, cancer, mites, etc.
- X-RayOur highly-trained feline veterinarians offer comprehensive cat urgent care and veterinary emergency services. Meadows Cat Hospital has made substantial investments in comprehensive in-house blood tests and state-of-the-art diagnostics as well as on-site rapid digital radiography which are vital tools for quick diagnosis and treatment. Our highly experienced medical director, a feline veterinarian with over 12 years of diverse internal medicine and emergency experience means we can provide many cat urgent care services, some only offered by specialty practices. We welcome drop-offs and can often "work in" most feline emergencies or urgent care cases. We know that no one cat clinic can cover every single veterinary need, but when our clients need us we will always try to prioritize those kitties that are in the most medical need. Rest assured that when or if your kitty gets sick, we will do our best to provide your kitty with expert and expedited veterinary care while they are in our hospital. While we are not a 24-hour care facility, we can often arrange in-house hospitalization when needed with trained staff minutes away and 24-hour video and equipment monitoring when needed.
- MicrochippingHave you been thinking about microchipping your dog or cat, but aren't sure if it's really necessary? Implanting a tiny identification chip under your pet's skin offers several important benefits.
- BoardingAre you an existing client looking for medical care and boarding or lodging for your cat? If you are traveling and don't want the hassle of finding a pet sitter or a relative to look after your cat or if your cat has unique medical needs, our cats-only boarding center may be the answer. Here at Meadows Cat Hospital, we not only offer the best in veterinary care, we also offer cat boarding services so you can rest assured when leaving your feline companion.
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