by Animal Medical Center of Wyoming | Jun 18, 2020 | Cat Care
June is National Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, and this time of year can see an increase of cats that enter animal shelters and rescues across the country. Are you adopting a new feline friend? If you already have a cat at home, follow these steps for introducing your...
by Animal Medical Center of Wyoming | Jun 12, 2020 | Cat Care, Dog Care
Pets can be quite curious, and that curiosity can get them more than they bargained for. If your furry friend meets the wrong end of a stinger from a bee, wasp, or hornet, here’s what you need to know. If your pet has been stung in the mouth or throat, been...
by Animal Medical Center of Wyoming | Apr 9, 2020 | Cat Care
The last Friday in April may not be as celebrated as Easter or Christmas, but that Friday is an important holiday for cat owners—Hairball Awareness Day. These wads of hair can accumulate in the digestive tract of any self-grooming animal, including rabbits, cattle—and...
by Animal Medical Center of Wyoming | Mar 12, 2020 | Cat Care, Dog Care, General Care
Although it’s still quite cold around here in Gilette, the winter chill will eventually have to give way to spring sun. Warmer temperatures mean a surge in parasites like ticks, fleas, and mosquitoes. Protect your pet from these bloodsuckers with the following...
by Animal Medical Center of Wyoming | Feb 17, 2020 | Cat Care
Many cats suffer from a dental condition called feline odontoclastic resorptive lesions (FORLs). Read on to learn more about what they are, the signs, and the treatment. FORLs appear at or near the tooth base. Although the exact cause is unknown, research has shown...
by Animal Medical Center of Wyoming | Feb 2, 2020 | Cat Care
Your feline friend is an obligate carnivore, meaning they must eat meat to survive. While you don’t have to throw your kitty a raw steak every night for dinner, meat products must make up the majority of their diet, whether dry kibble, canned food, or a combination....
