As a veterinary hospital, we are dedicated to keeping your cats healthy during this difficult time. We are open for our normal business hours and seeing your cats as an essential business in our community! Please call us at 281-480-5500 if you need an appointment or have any questions.
We are continually committed to the safety and well-being of our employees, our clients, and their pets so we will continue curbside appointments until further notice. We appreciate your understanding and loyalty as we all traverse this unknown territory and do our best to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
The CDC and AVMA have not changed their recommendations for pets at this time. If you are showing symptoms, self quarantine and social distance from family members... which includes your pets.
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/newsroom/news/sa_by_date/sa-2020/ny-zoo-covid-19
https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/animal-health-and-welfare/covid-19/sars-cov-2-animals-including-pets
We continue #HappyHealthyCatMonth by providing symptoms and how to spot a possible ear infection in your cat. If you suspect your cat may have an ear infection, please schedule an appointment so we can ensure your cat is happy and healthy!
CATTIME.COM
Ear Infections In Cats: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments - CatTime
This week is Adopt-a-Less-Adoptable pet week! There are plenty of animals who are often looked over that are still looking for their forever homes. If you’ve been thinking about adopting a new pet this week, consider the ones who aren’t given an equal chance if you are able to. They too have a lot of love to offer!
After a VERY eventful 30 hours, we are finally back up and running! Thank you for your patience, understanding and willingness to make adjustments to help us care for your kitties.
Please see below for information about our normal methods of communication that will resume tomorrow. We will also be closing from 11:40am to 2:00pm Friday, September 18th for a staff appreciation lunch.
Appointments:
You can call us at 281-480-5500 for your appointment needs, but if you prefer a faster, easier way with zero hold time then try our online booking tool! http://vet.lc/2hmmo1
If you are in our parking lot to check in for your appointment or you have a pet medical emergency during normal business hours, please call us at 281-480-5500.
Medication refill requests:
Please call us at 281-480-5500 to request your cat's medication refills.
It seems as though 2020 is throwing us one curveball after another!
We apologize for the inconvenience, but we are experiencing ongoing technical difficulties. We have been without internet and phones since around 2pm earlier today. We do not have access to our normal phone number or emails, but we do have a single operational business cell phone at this time. Please see below if you need to contact us or use our online booking tool if you'd like to schedule a non-emergent appointment.
Appointments:
We are absolutely still seeing appointments! If you are needing a non-emergent appointment, please utilize our online booking tool!
If you are in our parking lot to check in for your appointment or you have a pet medical emergency, please call us at 713-819-1558.
We will be contacting you during your appointment from a "Private Number". Please answer this call so we can discuss your pet's medical care with you.
Medication refill requests:
Please text us at 713-819-1558 if you have a medication refill request- Please include the human name on your account, your cat's name, medication to be refilled, when you would like to pick it up and a good phone number to call you back on. If you do not hear back from us by 30 minutes prior to closing, please call us on the specified number.
We will send out another email once we have operational phones and internet again so please keep an eye out for that or see below for the link to our Facebook page where we will provide the most up to date info.
Updates on social media:
We will continue to provide the most up to date information on our Facebook page so please follow us and check in often.
Book an appointment online for your pet to be seen!
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The Feline Medical Center : Appointment Scheduling
PHONES AND INTERNET DOWN
We apologize for the inconvenience.
If you are arriving for an appointment or have a pet emergency, please call 713-819-1558.
Please only call this number if you are in our parking lot or your pet is experiencing a medical emergency.
Dogs aren’t the only animal that can learn new tricks! Easily train your cat to sit, high-five, and more!
CATTIME.COM
Top 5 Tricks You Can Teach Any Cat With Clicker Training [VIDEOS] - CatTime
*Warning, surgery photos below!*
We would like to introduce you to the affectionate and sweet Ms. Coco. She is a 9 year old kitty that was declawed on all 4 feet some years ago currently under the care of Texas Special Needs Rescue in our area and in need of a forever home.
Recently her foster mom noticed she has become more grumpy and was unable/unwilling to jump so she brought this sweet girl to see Dr. Moran for an evaluation.
Xrays of her feet showed very large bone fragments that were left behind when she was declawed. Those pieces of bone started to regrow nail under the skin causing discomfort when she walked or jumped. Friday she received the delicate and intensive surgery to remove those bone fragments, pieces of nail, and to replace the paw pads in the correct location. The entire procedure took 3 hours.
Over the coming weeks she will be on a pain management protocol and strict rest while she recovers. We will post updates on her recovery and if anyone has room in their home for this sweet girl please let us know! ❤
This week is Animal Welfare Week, along with October being National Pet Wellness Month and Emotional Wellness Month. The AVMA highlights the importance of our pet’s welfare, and how you can make a difference in the lives of companion animals.
AVMA.ORG
Animal welfare: Companion animals
Need a new carrier?? An easily dismantled carrier makes vet visits so much less stressful!
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Travel With Catit Carriers
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Another month means another cat tip! For October’s #NationalPetWellnessMonth, we share a few quick cat wellness tips for you and your furry friend!
CATTIME.COM
4 Awesome Cat Health Tips For National Pet Wellness Month - CatTime
Did you know that Halloween can be scary for our pets too? With Halloween a week away, we pulled some safety tips for your cat. Click the link below to find out how to keep them calm and safe during the scariest holiday of the year!
CATHEALTH.COM
Halloween Safety for Cats
Are you still searching for the perfect addition to your family? If so, for Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, we would greatly appreciate your warm hearts to consider looking at your local shelters. Shelters are a fantastic place to find your next pet, as there are countless loving animals waiting for their forever home.
With Halloween approaching, we ask the question: can cats eat chocolate? We have outlined the dangers and symptoms that you may see if your cat may have accidentally gotten their paws on some chocolate.
PETMD.COM
Can Cats Eat Chocolate?
It's National Veterinary Technician Week and we wanted to share our amazing team!
Without this lovely group of caring, skilled, cat-whispering people, we wouldn't be able to do what we do every day. If you have an appointment this week, please thank your tech and let them know how much you appreciate them.
Thank you Angela, Crystal, Jennifer and Catherine for all of your hard work and passionate dedication in caring for the many cool cats and kittens that come through our doors every day. You each mean more to us than you know!
SPECIAL HOLIDAY HOURS
As we approach the holidays, please make note of these hours in case of any refill requests or appointments that you need prior to our special holiday hours. We will observe normal business hours for any date not listed below.
November:
Wednesday, November 25th: 7:30am - 12pm (noon)
Thursday, November 26th: CLOSED
December:
Thursday, December 24th: 7:30am - 12pm (noon)
Friday, December 25th: CLOSED
Saturday, December 26th: CLOSED
Thursday, December 31st: 7:30am - 12pm (noon)
Friday, January 1st, 2021: CLOSED
Saturday, January 2nd, 2021: CLOSED
Did you know that November is also Pet Cancer Awareness Month? Read up on the connection between cats and lung cancer, including symptoms, types, and causes.
CATTIME.COM
November Is Pet Cancer Awareness Month: Cats And Lung Cancer - CatTime
Thanksgiving is next week! The holidays can be a great time for family to come together and enjoy each other’s company with some delicious food. While it is okay to share limited amounts of turkey with your four-legged friend, it is important to remember a few pet safety tips for the Thanksgiving holiday!
ASPCA.ORG
Thanksgiving Safety Tips
Take the below quiz to help you determine if your kitty may have arthritis. If so, call us for help in restoring some of their mobility!
281-480-5500
ZOETISPETCARE.COM
Feline Osteoarthritis Checklist
We can never care too much about our pets! Here are 10 great tips for you and your senior cat.
CATFRIENDLY.COM
Top 10 Tips for Your Senior Cat | The Cat Community
Do you have a room you want kitty to reach but not the dog? This may help!
THEDOORBUDDY.COM
Door Buddy - Lets Cats In and Keeps Dogs Out of Cat Food and Litter Box
Regular teeth cleanings and dental exams for your cat can provide a lot more health benefits for them other than fresh breath! Read up on how to prevent serious dental diseases.
QOO.LY
February Is National Pet Dental Health Month: Clean Those Teeth! - CatTime
The Feline Medical Center is now offering endoscopy! The VetOvation gastroscope provides a minimally invasive way to better diagnose many gastrointestinal conditions, remove a foreign object, or perform a biopsy. Contact us for additional information.
281-480-5500
Happy Pet Dental Health Month! This month we’re focusing on your pet’s pearly whites, and we want to make sure that they are nice and healthy! Schedule an appointment with us for your pet’s next dental exam today.
Have you recently opened your home to a new cat? Read up on a few general tips to brush up on your cat care!
ASPCA.ORG
General Cat Care
In honor of Change a Pet’s Life Day being earlier this week, we would love to give a special shout-out to all of those who have recently changed a pet’s life by graciously opening your home to them! Thank you for changing their lives fur-ever!
