Did you know September is officially Happy Cat Month? Although our Twin Maples Veterinary Hospital team prefers to celebrate this cause year-round, this month is the perfect time to focus on your feline friend’s well-being.  Happiness and health: The feline mind-body connection Happiness isn’t merely about creating contentment—happiness directly impacts your cat’s health and longevity. [...]

Feline arthritis commonly affects cats—studies suggest that more than 90% of cats older than age 12 show arthritis signs in at least one joint. This chronic, progressive disease is characterized by the gradual loss of cartilage, which is the smooth tissue in joints that acts as a cushion between bones. Over time, this degradation leads [...]

The last time we talked, it was four months ago… ridiculous, right? I got to talk to you guys about the best gifts to get us feline’sfurr Christmas and reminded you of the ones you shouldn’t get us. I hope Santa came to visit your kitties at home, because he came to visit us here [...]

Pesky fleas!Hank again, I know you have all missed me! I’ve been hanging out with the staff here at Twin Maples, making them cater to my every need ;)... ya know, typical day in the life of Hank Maples! I’m going to talk to you all about something that EVERYONE hates dealing with, and that’s [...]

If you have ever tried to convey a message across a barrier—whether language, distance, or a glass wall—you know the experience can be frustrating. We may try anything to be understood—exaggerated gestures, raising our voices—and raise more than a few eyebrows from those around us. Twin Maples Veterinary Hospital wants you to consider this analogy when [...]

Cats do all sorts of weird things, leaving their owners completely confused about their antics. Most of the time, your cat is simply being a cat, but they can occasionally be displaying signs of an underlying problem, such as inappropriate elimination or excessive hunger, that requires treatment. To help you determine if your cat is [...]

Contrary to popular belief, cats are not small dogs—and their behaviors speak for themselves. While most of us come to appreciate our feline friends’ curious behaviors, we may not always understand why they occur. But, by recognizing the reason for your cat’s conduct, you can gain insight into your beloved pet’s inner workings, allowing you [...]

You have a special relationship with your cat, Max. Many of your friends’ cats are aloof, requiring only food and a minute of attention from their human, and alone time for the rest of the day. Not Max. You and Max have been together for three wonderful years. You were on your way home from [...]

Hank Maples This month all of us house cats wanted to write a blog together in honor of Hank. If you hadn’t already heard, we lost the king of Twin Maples recently. Hank had been at Twin Maples fur so many years and we had the greatest privilege of living here with him. It was [...]

Although cats seem to require little more than love, food, and shelter, keeping a feline feeling fine requires more. Jane Brunt, DVM, executive director of the CATalyst Council, says the key to keeping cats healthy is keeping them happy. But, many cats don’t get the regular veterinary care they need and deserve. According to the American Pet [...]