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Anxiety in Cats

March 1, 2019

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Cats are very emotional little furballs. Fluffy can be quite affectionate, and often gets extremely attached to her humans. Our furry friends can also be adversely affected by stress. In this article from Arapahoe Animal Hospital, your Boulder, CO vet, serving Louisville and surrounding areas, a local vet discusses feline anxiety. Causes of Anxiety Kitties don’t have to concern themselves with finances, jobs, relationships, or many other things that people have to worry about. Instead, … Read More »

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New Year’s Resolutions Inspired By Cats

January 1, 2019

Happy New Year! As we bid farewell to 2018 and say hello to 2019, many of us are setting personal goals. As it turns out, our feline pals can be quite helpful with this! In this article from Arapahoe Animal Hospital, your Boulder, CO vet, serving Louisville and surrounding areas, a local veterinarian lists some great resolutions we can borrow from our feline friends. Get Lots of Rest It probably won’t be much of a … Read More »

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Things Your Cat is Thankful For

November 15, 2018

Thanksgiving is coming up fast! Our feline friends are pretty high on the list of things that we are grateful for. They offer us endless cuddles, purrs, and head-butts; love us unconditionally; and keep us amused with their silly antics. But if your cat could list the things she is thankful for, what would be on it? We all know that comfy beds, catnip, and tuna would make Fluffy’s list, but they aren’t the only … Read More »

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Hairball Awareness Day

April 15, 2018

Did you know that April 27th is Hairball Awareness Day? We’re guessing probably not. This definitely isn’t the cutest kitty holiday: that honor would go to Hug Your Cat Day or Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day. However, hairballs are more than a yucky nuisance. They can actually be quite dangerous! In this article from Arapahoe Animal Hospital, your Boulder, CO vet, serving Louisville and surrounding areas, a local vet discusses hairballs. How Hairballs Form As … Read More »

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The Rules of Petting Cats

March 15, 2018

Is your cat a bit finicky about when—and how—you are allowed to pet her? Some of our feline buddies are quite the little snugglebugs, and would love to be cuddled and petted 24/7. Others? Not so much. In this article from Arapahoe Animal Hospital, your Boulder, CO vet, serving Louisville and surrounding areas, a local vet lists some of the rules of petting cats. Fluffy Decides The first rule of petting cats is that it … Read More »

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Tips for Keeping Your Cat Out of the Tree

December 15, 2017

Are you putting up a tree this year? If so, your cat may be paying very close attention as you decorate it, and may even try to climb it. After all, according to the kitty rulebook, knocking a holiday tree over is a pretty impressive feat! In this article from Arapahoe Animal Hospital, your Boulder, CO vet serving Louisville and surrounding areas, a local vet offers tips on keeping Fluffy out of your tree. Location … Read More »

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5 Things That Annoy Cats

September 15, 2017

Is your kitty shy and quiet? Or do you have a bold, fearless feline? Just like people, cats all have their own unique purrsonalities. Some are cuddly and talkative, while others are more aloof. However, our feline friends do share some common opinions on certain things. In this article from Arapahoe Animal Hospital, your Boulder, CO vet clinic, serving Louisville and surrounding areas, a vet discusses Fluffy’s pet peeves. Water While there are a few … Read More »

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Taking Your Cat to the Vet

August 15, 2017

Did you know that August 22nd is Take Your Cat To The Vet Day? It’s also National Pecan Torte Day, but we’ll stick to our realm of expertise. Many of our feline patients don’t see us as often as they should. While Fluffy is a fairly independent pet, it is important to make sure that she is getting proper veterinary care. In this article from Arapahoe Animal Hospital, your Boulder, CO vet clinic, serving Louisville … Read More »

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Clever Ways to Hide a Litterbox

August 1, 2017

Cats have many wonderful qualities. They are not only super cute, they’re also chock-full of purrsonality! However, while our feline friends certainly help make our houses into homes, Fluffy’s litterbox probably won’t do much for your décor. In this article from Arapahoe Animal Hospital, your Boulder, CO vet serving Louisville and surrounding areas, a local vet discusses hiding litterboxes. End Table An end table with doors can make a very attractive litterbox closet. Cut a … Read More »

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How to Keep Your Cat Happy

March 15, 2017

Do you have a cat? If so, you’ve probably noticed that Fluffy’s contentment can be measured in some very adorable ways, like purrs, kitty kisses, and cuddles. But what does it take to earn these precious rewards? In this article from Arapahoe Animal Hospital, your Boulder, CO vet serving Louisville and surrounding areas, a local vet tells you how to keep your feline buddy happy. Entertainment We know, Fluffy loves sleeping, but even the drowsiest … Read More »

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Anxiety in Cats

New Year’s Resolutions Inspired By Cats

Things Your Cat is Thankful For

Hairball Awareness Day

The Rules of Petting Cats

Tips for Keeping Your Cat Out of the Tree

5 Things That Annoy Cats

Taking Your Cat to the Vet

Clever Ways to Hide a Litterbox

How to Keep Your Cat Happy

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