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Well, 2020 has been an incredibly eventful year, hasn’t it? Our daily lives have changed, but the mission of Cats on Broadway has remained the same: Providing the best care for your cats. While we haven’t sent out a newsletter for the past few months, we have been busily helping [...]

The summertime heat has been climbing in Missoula! Even during the hottest weather, some people choose to travel with their pets. This is not a problem unless you need to leave your car during your trip. You may already know this, but it’s worth repeating to everyone: DO NOT leave [...]

Hello, people and kitties! We wanted to take a moment on this last (and surprisingly cold) day in June to thank all of you for your patience during these trying times. Our curbside service has been a great success, but as with any change, it has taken time to adapt. [...]

With the weather warming up and quarantine restrictions relaxing, people are thinking about taking trips again. Around Missoula, you needn’t travel far to experience the beautiful scenery, hiking, bicycling, camping, and numerous other activities Montana has to offer. However, unless your cat is trained to accompany you on such excursions, [...]

We know you are probably tired of hearing about coronavirus updates from every business under the sun, so we will try to keep this newsletter brief but informative. You may have seen some articles about animals infected with COVID-19, including pet cats at home and tigers at the Bronx Zoo. [...]

As governments, schools, and businesses begin closing to inhibit the spread of this new strain of coronavirus (COVID-19), we also want to take a moment to address this issue. Since cats will still require medical attention during this time, Cats on Broadway will continue to remain open to serve you [...]

Why should I vaccinate my cat? Vaccines for cats were developed to protect your pets and your family from contagious, deadly diseases. This is especially true of the rabies virus, which can be transmitted to humans from cats, dogs, bats, and a few other mammals. What vaccines are recommended for [...]

We hope your New Year has been going great so far! We have a couple exciting announcements… First, Cats On Broadway has gone digital!  We have upgraded our X-ray to a digital X-ray system. Why digital? For starters, it’s much faster than traditional film systems. Rather than having to wait [...]

We just wanted to take a moment to wish you all a very happy holiday season. It’s been a privilege to work with you all, and we’re so glad to have met each of your feline family members. We greatly appreciate the love we’ve received from our cat community. With [...]

DIABETES: a dreaded diagnosis that no pet owner wants to hear. But, is it really all doom-and-gloom? The short answer is “NO.” Many cats can live full lives, especially if the disease is caught early. We have actually been seeing far fewer cases of diabetes as more owners are opting [...]

It’s that time of year again… The daylight hours are dwindling, and the nights are getting colder.  Snowy weather is just around the corner—that is, if it hasn’t already found you yet.  Despite the changing seasons, stray and feral cats always continue their hunt for food.  So, if one of [...]

It’s the back-to-school time of year, but what about your feline friend? Well, there’s educational opportunities for them, too! Many cats can learn tricks, and learning tricks can be both fun and rewarding. It gives your cat mental stimulation, and it can be good bonding time. Plus, it’s pretty cool [...]

Since we have been discussing external parasites, we can’t forget to discuss our “old friend,” the ear mite. While the last two newsletters were focused on parasites that, for the most part, have seasonal fluctuations, ear mites persist year-round. This is because they don’t actually survive off of the host [...]

Let’s face it, fleas are extremely yucky to find. And where there is one, there are typically hundreds--if not thousands--that are not seen. The most common flea affecting dogs and cats in the U.S. is the common cat flea. While fleas may be found anywhere in the country, they are [...]

Many people consider ticks to be just plain gross. (In fact, we decided to not include a picture of ticks in this article because of their grossness.) Certainly, finding a tick--or worse yet, multiple ticks--on yourself can be a bit alarming after venturing outdoors. But ticks can be more than [...]