Owning a cat or kitten can be a very rewarding experience. At Wild Blue, we have a lot of experience working with felines and we want to pass some of this valuable information on to you. Below you will find blog articles that deal with behavioral issues, feeding and caring for your cat. We also list for you our Veterinary Partners in case you are in need of a vet.
Have an emergency kitty situation? Please refer to our list of CO Springs area Emergency Pet Clinics.
If you’ve ever glanced down at your furry best friend and wondered how long this marvelous little creature will be a part of your world, you’re not alone! The bad news: it unfortunately won’t be forever. The good news: domestic cats boast a fairly long lifespan that has only increased in the past 20 years…
While you are sharing pics of your summer vacay, is your cat posting some “thoughts of their own” on your furniture and drapes? Cats use spraying to communicate. The Spray It to Say It blog has some tips to help you figure out what your cat is “saying”- and find a solution.
Why You Should Clip Your Cat’s Claws Clipping their claws is super easy to do, but I know the first few times you do it, it can seem scary. Why Not Just Declaw? For the health and well-being of your kitty, Wild Blue Cats! and most veterinarians recommend not declawing your kitty. In fact,…
Not all kitties are immediately trusting of their new surroundings and their new caretakers. Some of them need a little more coaxing to recognize that they are in a safe place with people who aren’t going to hurt them. When your kitty’s history is one of abuse, neglect, or abandonment, the process can take quite…
Declawing is Amputation Declawing is not just ‘trimming’ a cat’s nails, it’s a surgical procedure akin to removing the last joint on a human finger or the last joint of a human toe…except with a cat, it’s removing ends of all their toes on their front or back feet. Think about that for a moment,…
Nothing can irk a pet owner faster than destroying furniture. Here are some helpful hints to deter your cat from scratching your favorite spot. Trim Your Cat’s Nails Trimming your cat’s nails can be a very effective way to stop a cat scratching furniture. Purchase nail trimmers specifically for cats and hold your cat firmly…
SoCo Veterinary Internal Medicine (SCIVM)
(719) 272-4004
5520 N. Nevada Ave #110
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
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(719) 433-7671
6770 Foxtrot Lane, Suite B
Colorado Springs, CO, 80924
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Black Forest Veterinary Clinic
(719) 495-3666
12655 Black Forest Rd, Suite 118
Colorado Springs, CO, 80908
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Per Wild Blue’s most recent partnership with Maddie’s Fund (Innovation Grants) and in accordance to the good work being done at Shelter Animals Count, Wild Blue tracks the number of cats and kittens moving in and out of our care every month using a tool called the Basic Data Matrix.
Impacted lives 1486
95 of those are babies born at WB in 2021
Adopted 983 66% of intake number
Deceased 118 .08% of intake number
Euthanized 85 .005% of intake number
2020
Impacted lives 951
61 of those are babies born at WB in 2020
Adopted 810 85% of intake number
Deceased 102 11% of intake number
Euthanized 5 .006% of intake number
2019
Impacted lives 787
91 of those are babies born at WB in 2019
Adopted 697 88.5% of intake number
Deceased 97 12% of intake number
Euthanized 7 .009% of intake number
