Blog: Pet Nutrition & Wellness

Obese cat walking on grass

All About Feline Obesity

Courtesy of the American Association of Feline Practitioners and Cat Friendly Practices Do you have an overweight cat? Are you sure? The iconic image of the fat cat made popular in comic strips and internet memes has made it so most people don’t even know what a cat with an...

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3 Reasons Blood Work is Important by Dr. Dummer

1.     Pre-anesthetic screening prior  to surgery At Killarney Cat Hospital, we strive to offer the best possible medical care for your beloved pet. This means it is routine to run pre-anesthetic lab work prior to surgery to assess organ function and how your cat might respond to the drugs we...

Cat eating food from a bowl and a dog watching

Cat Nutrition Seminars – Open to the Calgary Public!

Is your cat at an ideal weight? Not quite sure? July & August Killarney Cat Hospital is set to help your pet on a path to their healthiest! Our team members are excited to be hosting 3 Nutrition and Weight Management Seminars.   Join us: Monday, July 28 9:30am-12:30pm Thursday, July...

Cat scratching its leg

Feline Skin Allergies by Dr. Destinee Dummer

“My cat won’t stop scratching! She is obsessed with grooming herself, her hair is falling out and she has these small red bumps all over her skin!” … If parasites have been ruled out, sounds like this cat may be suffering from allergies. The most common cause for itchy skin...