Summer Street Cat Clinic

08/13/2026

‼️We’re making a few upgrades at Summer Street Cat Clinic all designed to make your visits easier and your cat’s care more seamless. We’re launching a new medical records system designed to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of our services, ensuring we continue to provide the highest level of care for your cats and easier communication with our team.
❣Things may take a little longer than usual as we navigate our new system and we ask that you please be patient with our team.
🐾To ensure a successful transition, we also ask that you please call ahead for your first diet/food prescription refill request placed after August 10th as we need to reacclimate your cat’s script into the new system. This will eliminate waiting when you come to pick up your cat’s prescription diet/food.
🐾Our online booking service will also be receiving an upgrade & will be briefly unavailable. We’ll let you know as soon as the improved system is back up and running.
😻We appreciate your patience and trust as we make this transition to deliver a smoother, more personalized care experience for you and your cat. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact us.

08/08/2026

Today is International Cat Day! 🐈️ Cats around the world are surrounded by fun folklore and interesting myths.

In Britain, especially Wales, it was believed that rain was likely if a cat busily washed its ears.

In Holland, cats could predict the wind by clawing at carpets and curtains.

If a cat licked its fur against the grain, it meant a hailstorm was coming; if it sneezed, rain was on the way; and if it was frisky, the wind would soon blow.

Some folks even believed cats could start storms through magic, so sailors always made sure cats were content. 🐈️ Learn more at Almanac.com/can-cats-predict-weather-changes

08/07/2026

‼️Buffalo location will be CLOSED on Monday, August 10, 2026 with no open business hours on Monday and will resume normal business hours 8am- 6pm on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
‼️Getzville location will be CLOSED from 8am -1pm only and reopen from 1pm-6pm on Monday, August 10, 2026, with resuming normal business hours (8am-6pm) as well on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

07/17/2026

Cat safety during poor air quality!

When there is an alert for poor air quality, such as from wildfire smoke, the pollution concentrations and particulate matter in the air can reach hazardous levels that are unhealthy for the general population, including our pets.

How might poor air quality or wildfire smoke impact my cat’s health?

The risks of poor air quality to pets are similar to those that pertain to people, and they mainly impact the heart and lungs. While people can wear masks that can minimize inhalation of small particulate matter, unfortunately, our pets cannot, which may put them at a greater risk.

What symptoms should I look for?

The most common signs of the irritation that smoke can cause to the throat, nose, and eyes are redness and watery discharge from the eyes, coughing, gagging, nasal discharge, a fast respiratory rate even when they are at rest, increased respiratory effort, difficulty breathing, weakness, and disorientation. Contact your veterinarian if you have concerns about your pet's exposure risk or if you observe any of these symptoms.

How should I minimize my cat’s exposure to poor air quality?

When the air quality is poor, the best way to protect your pet is to limit their exposure by staying indoors and keeping windows and doors closed. Consider using air purifiers or filters indoors, and pay careful attention to updates and evacuation warnings provided by local health and safety officials.

07/15/2026

Caution for people and pets (especially those pets with medical conditions, short noses, and senior pets)‼️Individuals in sensitive groups such as children, older adults, pregnant individuals, and those with respiratory and cardiovascular conditions should limit prolonged outdoor activities. If possible, keep windows closed, run air conditioning on recirculate, and reduce outdoor activities until air quality improves.

07/15/2026

Today (July 15th) is Feline Leukemia Day!

Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is one of the most common and important infectious diseases in cats, affecting between 2-3% of all cats in the United States and Canada. Fortunately, the prevalence of FeLV in cats has decreased significantly in the past 25 years since the development of an effective vaccine and accurate testing procedures.

In 1967 the Leukemia Studies Laboratory (later to be renamed the Feline Health Center) was constructed on Snyder Hill, from help from the National Cancer Institute, for Charles G. Rickard, Fernando Noronha, and John E. Post, to pursue investigation of cancer in cats. Dr. Rickard was a notable teacher and one of the Cornell’s leading researchers, focusing on feline infectious disease and cancer studies. In 1970 the Feline Leukemia Laboratory's transmissible strain of cat leukemia virus provided evidence that feline leukemia is a viral disease.

Click the link below to learn more about FeLV.
https://hubs.la/Q04mJgTl0

07/03/2026

🙀 Keep your cat safe and secure this summer!

🎆 Summer celebrations can be loud and stress your cat, so keep them indoors in a quiet, secure space. Close windows and shades, and consider soft background noise to help reduce stress.

⬇️ Download more Summer Safety Tips.

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07/03/2026

07/03/2026

Just a reminder: Both locations will be closed on July 4, 2026. ❤️🤍💙

06/30/2026

🙀 Disciplining cats with yelling, sq**rt bottles, or physical punishment can:

🚩 Increase fear and stress
🚩 Lead to more unwanted behaviors
🚩 Damage your bond with your cat
🚩 Make it harder for your cat to learn new habits

Instead of punishment, change your behavior and use positive reinforcement.

⬇️ Download the Addressing Unwanted Behavior Handout.

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