Blog: Cat
Breed of the Month: Exotic Shorthair
The Exotic Shorthair was created in the 1950’s by crossbreeding Persians, American Shorthairs, Burmese and Russian Blues. Exotics have been nicknamed “The lazy man’s Persian” because they resemble a Persian, but their coat is shorter and easier to care for.
Breed of the Month: Persian Cat
The Persian cat has been around for centuries and while we do not know its exact origins, the breed has been rumored to originate from historical Persia and Turkey. There have been hieroglyphic references to a longhaired cat in those regions but we know for sure that the Persian breed…
My Cat with No Ears by RVT Pat
Hi my name is Pat and I am a tech at West Hill Animal Clinic. I would like to tell you about 1 of my 4 cats named No Ears, and how I acquired her. I got her from St. Clair College that my daughter was attending for the vet…
Pancreatitis by Dr. Kristin Joudrey
As veterinarians, we strive to be educators. However, not having gone to teachers’ college, our skills have only been picked up through our roles as students. This is sometimes reflected in the ways we address clients when we put on our teaching caps. The other day, one of our staff…
