CatTails Feline Health Center

09/13/2026

Bonded pairs of cats at an animal shelter must be adopted together. It can take 3 times as long for these cats to be adopted as a single cat.

If you visit an animal shelter to adopt a cat, you may find some pairs of cats designated as “bonded”. These cats must be adopted together and, if returned to the shelter, must be returned together. Statistics show that cats labeled as “bonded pairs” may take 3 times as long to be adopted as...

08/23/2026

Miso the cat was diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis when he was 3 years old. MEMO and the vomiting cat outlines our strategy to keep Miso from vomiting.

Miso, a 5 year old NM cat, was diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis when he was 3 years old. Pancreatitis presented as episodes of violent vomiting every 1-2 months. In addition to giving anti-emetics, managing these episodes involved fluid therapy and antibiotics, and the occasional ER visit. In cat...

06/06/2026

Ever wonder if your cat is just a cheap date, or if catnip is actually botanical magic? 🌿✨

Turns out, it's a little bit of science and a whole lot of "feline drama." Dive into why the green stuff makes them lose their cool!
And send us a pic or video of your cat on the "nip!"

Explore the fascinating reason why cats go crazy for catnip, and wh...

05/30/2026

Still Pinching Ourselves! ✨

We are beyond thrilled to share that CatTails Feline Health Center has been voted Gold Winner for Best Veterinarian in the Gazette’s 2026 Best of the Springs!

This is our very first time winning, and we are truly humbled. This award belongs to our dedicated staff who work tirelessly to provide the best care possible for our feline friends, and to our amazing clients who feel like family.

We are so happy and grateful for this honor. Thank you, Colorado Springs, for helping us make feline health a priority in the Springs!

05/10/2026

Multiple studies have shown that cats and dogs link specific words with actions or outcomes. Use these words - talk to your dog or cat and share information with them.

Dogs and cats can learn by association, just like people. The animal or person links two unrelated events or stimuli together. Learning language involves linking a word or sound with various stimuli. Multiple studies have shown that cats and dogs link specific words with actions or outcomes. talk t...

04/19/2026

Adopting a cat from a shelter? Transitioning from shelter cat to house cat is stressful for most cats. Here are some ways to help Kitty cope with the changes.

https://www.felinepurrspective.com/from-shelter-cat-to-house-cat/

03/22/2026

It’s handy to be able to feed your cats when you are not at home. A petsitter can come in once or twice a day but what about lunch? And bedtime snacks? Time for robot-feeding!

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It’s handy to be able to feed your cats while you are away. A petsitter can come in once or twice a day but about lunch? And bedtime snacks? Time for robot-...

03/01/2026

Dental Healthand Your Cat’s Happiness

Dental health and your cat's happiness are linked together. Lack of regular dental care causes pain, tooth loss, and increases the risk of systemic infections.

Dental health and your cat's happiness are linked together. Just like people, cats’ dental health is tied to their overall health. Lack of regular dental care causes pain and tooth loss, and increases the risk of severe systemic infections affecting the heart, liver, and kidneys.  By the time cat...

02/17/2026

Making Biscuits is a feel-good, calming behavior, a way for cats to relax. The cat kneading a blanket is not only reassured by the soft squishy sensations but also by their own familiar scent. Give your cat a squishy blanket; leave it out for daily practice. Put it in the dreaded carrier when traveling!

Watch a cat approach a squishy, fleece blanket. They often start to knead the soft surface, like a baker kneading bread dough. Some folks describe this activ...

02/08/2026

Blankets with a soft, squishy texture offer a way for cats to relax. Cats will knead the blanket like bread dough, a soothing behavior called "making biscuits”.

My family gave me several books this past Christmas, one of which was called The Blanket Cats (Reference 1). This collection of short stories centers around a pet shop that rents cats to people. The cat comes with a carrier, food, litter tray and their blanket. The shop owner stipulates that the bla...