For surgical and dental procedures, anesthesia is required. While under anesthesia, your cat’s blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, body temperature, EKG, and oxygen level are continuously monitored by our dedicated anesthetist and our anesthetic monitors.  A veterinary assistant is solely dedicated to monitor anesthesia. She continuously monitoring the vital parameters of the patient, having no other responsibilities as distractions. Although this is not routine protocol in many veterinary clinics, we do not want our patients to be watched any less closely than we would our own cats or ourselves. Each component of our anesthetic protocol, the care and attention we give each patient, plays a key role in their safety and comfort.

We utilize aggressive heat support to assist in maintaining a constant body temperature during the procedure with a blanket that circulates warm air over them and booties on each paw to reduce heat loss through the paw pads. We give IV fluids through an IV catheter to all our patients under anesthesia because it provides fluid support, blood pressure support, and allows for quick IV access in the case of an emergency. Following surgery, kitties recover under the direct supervision of a surgical team member in a recovery cage.

Just Cats Hospital strictly follows state-of-the-art anesthesia protocols. By receiving regular training and consulting with board-certified veterinary anesthesiologists, we ensure our practice is always meeting the most current protocols and recommendations for anesthesia and pain management. We use only isoflurane gas anesthesia, which is considered among the safest anesthetics available in veterinary medicine.

At Just Cats Hospital, we take anesthesia safety very seriously.  We don’t cut any corners to care for your cat.

Cats are known for their charming and unique personalities. Even with the right training and lots of attention and love, your cat can develop bad habits or unwanted behaviors.

For more information click here: Behavioral Counseling

The team at Just Cats Hospital understands how difficult caring for your favorite feline’s teeth can be, and we’re here to help!

For more information click here: Dental Services

We provide ECG services and chest x-rays on-site as well as consultations with cardiology specialists. We also frequently send blood tests to the lab to monitor for heart muscle damage as a screening tool for cats with heart murmurs.  Heart muscle disease is a common disease of middle-aged cats, especially males. Maine Coons are at a higher risk for developing heart disease than domestic-breed cats.

For many cat owners, even thinking about their cat’s final days is difficult and emotional. Our cats are a part of our family. It is this strong bond, born from years of companionship, that makes this time particularly hard to bear. All of us at Just Cats Hospital will do our best to help you address these important issues with the compassion and sensitivity they require.  We also offer cremations through a crematory service. Your veterinarian can provide more information on these options.

We perform the following grooming services for cats:

• Nail trim Shave
• Matted furShave large areas of fur, such as the bellySanitary shave (shave fur around the rear to promote cleanliness)
• Lion cut
• “Buzz cut” of body
• Leave the head and mane and legs up to the wrists and ankles
• Option to leave full tail or leave a puff at the end
• Option to shave long fur in-between toes for some longhaired cats
• Nail trim at no additional charge

We only SHAVE. We do not have the equipment available for “faded” or other specialty cuts. We use primarily a #10 blade, which cuts the fur short but is less likely to cut the skin, reserving #40 blades that cut closer for shaving matted fur. All shaves are charged based on how long the procedure takes.

All grooming appointments must be dropped off in the morning and can be picked-up in the afternoon. Sanitary shaves, nail trims, or shaving a few mats can be scheduled as an outpatient appointment with the owner present. We recommend fasting all patients that are dropped off in case sedation is required (no food after midnight, water is okay).

All patients being dropped off must fill out a surgical consent form if sedation is needed. Groomings will be postponed or cancelled if an emergency takes place with another patient.

As a part of our efforts to provide you with the most comprehensive cat healthcare services, we also provide international health certificates that are required when traveling with your cat outside the United States.

Requirements depend on which country you are going to but at a minimum require an examination and certificate no more than 21 days before you travel, and your cat must be up-to-date on rabies vaccination.  Some countries, such as Japan and England, have more stringent requirements that take more than 6 months of planning to avoid long quarantine periods. Our doctors can assist you with international requirements for your destination.

Knowing how to properly care for a new kitten will help reduce any stress or concerns that may come with adding a member to your family. Just Cats Hospital shares your joy at welcoming this new family member into your life and is ready to support you with exceptional cat care and guidance.

The first year of care for your new little ball of fur is the most important. Like human infants, kittens require special attention for them to grow and develop well.

Through our partnership, we will create a custom health plan so your new companion receives the vaccinations, behavioral, and nutritional recommendations required to get the best start in life. We’ll also discuss ways to best care for your cat between visits to the veterinary hospital. Your kitten’s first year of care will include:

Physical Examinations:

Your kitten’s lifetime of wellness starts with their first comprehensive physical exam. Kittens should have three to four exams between the ages of 8–16 weeks. These visits are important because they provide our veterinarians with an opportunity to administer vaccines and assess your kitten’s overall health.

Vaccinations:

Due to their developing immune systems, kittens must receive a series of properly staged vaccines. Because every kitten is unique, we tailor our vaccination recommendations based on their lifestyle and according to the suggested medical guidelines.
Diagnostic Testing: All kittens should be tested for intestinal parasites and feline leukemia/FIV.
Additional Recommendations: Your veterinarian will also discuss and recommend other services, such as spaying, neutering and microchipping.

Of the six to eight million cats and dogs who find their way into shelters nationwide each year, less than 2 percent of cats are ever reunited with their owners. Dogs, who more commonly wear visible identification or are microchipped, are reunited with their worried owners 7.5 to 15 times more often.

To find how to protect yourself, click here: Microchipping

Today, a majority of cats are overweight or obese. Carrying around all that extra weight can be more than uncomfortable; it can also predispose cats to diabetes, fatty liver disease and arthritis. Obesity is the most common and most significant nutritional health problem in cats today.

For information on your cats nutritional needs click this link:

Nutrition