The Cat Clinic of Roswell

08/13/2026

I have bald kitties, so very interested in this!
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☀️ Cats can often be found relaxing in the warmth of the sunshine, but any cat can be at risk of sunburn. Cats with white, thin or no hair are at higher risk. Repeated sun exposure can lead to sore and damaged skin, which in turn could lead to skin cancer.

Here are our tips if you want to use sunscreen to protect your cat:

🐾 When applying sunscreen, use gentle Cat Friendly handling paired with positive reinforcement - don’t force your cat into the interaction.

🧴 Only use sunscreen that is specifically for pets. If you are using a new product, monitor your cat for any reactions.

🐱 Focus on applying it to their nose, tips of ears, belly and groin areas, along with anywhere that has thin or no fur.

🪶 After applying, distract your cat with a treat or play to allow the product to be absorbed without being licked and groomed away.

🏡 If you would prefer not to put anything on your cat, restricting their access outdoors during the hottest part of the day may be necessary.

🏥 Contact your vet team if your cat is showing any signs of sunburn or skin cancer, or if you would like advice on sun protection for your cat.

More advice on our website 👉 https://icatcare.org/articles/should-i-use-sunscreen-on-my-cat

08/13/2026

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August is National Immunization Awareness Month, which serves as a reminder to make sure your cat is up-to-date on their vaccines. Check out the infographic for more information about vaccines and cats.

08/08/2026

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Every August 8, the world celebrates International Cat Day, created in 2002 by the International Fund for Animal Welfare to celebrate cats while raising awareness about their welfare, protection, and care.

Cats have lived beside us for thousands of years, yet they have never completely lost their air of mystery. Independent, observant, affectionate, and sometimes wonderfully strange, they have also become inseparable from folklore, superstition, witches, and gothic imagination.

And few writers understood their mysterious charm better than Edgar Allan Poe. Poe adored cats and shared his home with Catterina, his beloved tortoiseshell cat. Accounts say she would sit on his shoulder while he wrote, quietly keeping him company as the pages filled with some of literature’s darkest visions.

08/05/2026

08/05/2026

🦟 Don’t Let Fleas Fool You! They’re More Than Just an Itchy Nuisance.

Fleas may be tiny, but they can cause BIG health problems for your cat.

🐈 Why are fleas so dangerous?
• Flea bites cause intense itching and discomfort.
• Some cats develop flea allergy dermatitis, where just one flea bite can trigger severe itching, scabs, and hair loss.
• Fleas can transmit tapeworms if your cat accidentally swallows an infected flea while grooming.
• They can also carry Bartonella (the bacteria associated with cat scratch disease) and other infectious organisms.
• Heavy flea infestations—especially in kittens, elderly cats, or sick cats—can cause flea anemia. Because fleas feed on blood, a large number of them can remove enough blood to become life-threatening.

🚫 How do you get rid of fleas?
Treating your cat is only part of the battle. Fleas spend much of their life cycle in the environment.

✔️ Use a veterinarian-recommended flea preventive on every dog and cat in the household.
✔️ Vacuum carpets, rugs, furniture, and baseboards frequently.
✔️ Wash pet bedding in hot water.
✔️ Continue prevention year-round—even after you stop seeing fleas. Eggs and pupae can survive in the environment and hatch weeks later.

🐾 Remember: If you see one flea, there are often many more hiding in your home.

The best treatment is prevention. Keeping your cat on monthly flea prevention protects them from itchy skin, dangerous parasites, flea anemia, and the diseases fleas can spread.

Have questions about which flea preventive is right for your cat? Give us a call—we’re happy to help!

08/05/2026

busy month

Here is a look at some of the important dates and themes coming up! We'll have more info and showcase additional days as we progress through the month. 🐱
August | National Immunization Awareness Month
August | Itchy Pet Awareness Month
August 6 | Fresh Breath Day
August 8 | International Cat Day
August 15 | National Check the Chip Day
August 17 | National Black Cat Appreciation Day
August 17 | International Non-Profit Day
August 22 | National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day
August 26 | Women’s Equality Day
August 28 | Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day