Cat Sense Feline Hospital and Boarding, Inc

06/14/2026

NATIONAL FLAG DAY 🇺🇸
commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777. Celebrate our Stars and Stripes!

06/13/2026

Know NOW who to call and where to take your cat in case of an emergency. 🏥

DOES YOUR CAT NEED EMERGENCY CARE?
Your cat may need emergency care because of severe trauma—caused by an accident or fall—or for choking, heatstroke, an insect sting, household poisoning or other life-threatening situation. Here are some signs:
•Pale gums
•Rapid breathing
•Weak or rapid pulse
•Change in body temperature
•Difficulty standing
•Apparent paralysis
•Loss of consciousness
•Seizures
•Excessive bleeding
•Vomiting
•Straining to urinate

06/13/2026

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06/12/2026

National RED ROSE DAY 🌹

06/12/2026

LILY OF THE VALLEY blooms locally and is very poisonous.
When ingested, cats or dogs show severe clinical signs, including vomiting, diarrhea, a drop in heart rate, severe cardiac arrhythmia, and possibly seizures.

06/12/2026

1. Keep the carrier in a common area.
2. Ask your veterinarian if administering anti-anxiety medication is appropriate.
3. Withhold food for several hours before the visit.
4. Bring their favorite toy or bedding to reduce stress.
5. Bring their favorite treats, which can act as a distraction.

Learn More 👉 catfriendly.com/veterinary-visits 🐈‍⬛

06/11/2026

KEEP YOUR CAT SAFE 😸
Most cats dislike traveling and resent being cooped up in their carriers, but a free-range cat in a moving vehicle can become a terrified, furry missile. An unconfined cat is distracting to the driver, and vulnerable to injury or escape. Place your cat in a carrier and buckle your cat’s carrier in place for a safe road trip or place the carrier on the floor behind the driver's seat.

06/11/2026

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06/10/2026

Thank you, Pam Johnson-Bennett,
Certified Cat Behavior Consultant-RET, for sharing this post.

06/10/2026

What is Your Cat Saying When He Hisses?
• Hissing is simply an expression of emotion; “I’m upset,” “I feel threatened,” “I’m uncomfortable,” or “I’m scared.”
• Whether your cat is hissing at veterinary staff or a newcomer to the household, your cat is feeling vulnerable, threatened, or insecure.
• If you try to “correct” or punish your cat for hissing, you will only make a bad or scary situation worse, and make your cat more upset.

Have you ever heard your cat hiss at someone who enters your home or does your cat run off and hide? While it might not make any sense to you, your cat is trying to communicate with you. When your cat hides, he is doing so to stay safe and warm, and when your cat hisses