Response from Dr Jennifer Conrad: I am sure that you love your cat, and would never do anything to harm her, but I believe that your veterinarian and his patients might benefit from his rethinking his position on declawing. Here...
FIV - A Bad Case of Rumors - article from Best Friends Animal Sanctuary March 9, 2002 Weekly News from the sanctuary FIV - Catching a Bad Case of Rumors Despite what many people think, cats with this condition...
Forwarded message - for info, please visit http://www.ahimsatx.org/nnl/docs/22ReasonsCat.htm 22 Reasons To Keep Your Cat at Home 1) Your cat won't come home rabid. 2) Your cat won't come home with Feline AIDS. 3) Your cat won't be some coyote's lunch....
Forwarded message - for info, please visit http://tinyurl.com/3akat4 Pets: Avoid toxoplasmosis Thursday, April 19, 2007 Toxoplasmosis, which can lead to possible birth defects in pregnant women, is a rare disease in the U.S. and equally rare in humans, and it...
Forwarded message - for info, please contact anpeople@whidbey.com From: Kim Bartlett, Publisher, ANIMAL PEOPLE To: anpeople@whidbey.com Sent: Friday, November 01, 2002 3:24 PM Subject: Bad-mouthed cats may be harboring Bartonella bacteria BAD-MOUTHED CATS MAY HAVE BARTONELLA There has been a...
Set up the nursery as soon as possible. Let Kitty explore the room during this process. Consider placing a small battery-operated motion detector (sold at Radio Shack) in the crib to discourage him from claiming this cozy bed for his...
Bringing an Outside Cat In Most cats who are kept indoors from the start show no inclination to go outdoors. In fact, they may become frightened if they accidentally wander out the door. But what if your cat is already...
Forwarded message - for info, please visit http://www.geocities.com/Petsburgh/4114/catsafety.html Cat Safety This web page lists substances that are toxic to cats and other safety concerns. There are also a number of articles regarding cat safety. http://www.geocities.com/Petsburgh/4114/catsafety.html Substances Toxic to Cats Antifreeze...
Forwarded message - for info, please visit http://www.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=612800 Cats Help Shield Owners From Heart Attack Study finds 30% risk reduction when felines are in the home By E.J. Mundell HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Feb. 21 (HealthDay News) -- Whether it's a...
Forwarded message - for info, please visit http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/07/13/cats-purring-humans.html Cats Use Special Purr to Manipulate Humans Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News Hear Me Purr! | Discovery News Video July 13, 2009 -- Cat owners who think their cats control them now have...
Cats: Common Health Problems Be on the lookout for these common health problems in your cat: Fleas. Fleas can easily invade your home, particularly if you have a dog or if you let your cat outside. Fleas can cause such...
Forwarded message - for info, please visit http://www.marvistavet.com/html/cerebellar_hypoplasia.html Note: Please consult a veterinarian for all medical issues Cerebellar Hypoplasia in cats - caused by feline distemper virus The cat with cerebellar hypoplasia is abnormal from birth, though it may not...
Cloned Cat Sale Generates Ethics Debate PAUL ELIAS Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO - The first cloned-to-order pet sold in the United States is named Little Nicky, a 9-week-old kitten delivered to a Texas woman saddened by the loss of a...
Forwarded message - for info, please visit http://www.freshstep.com/cat_health/ Creating a Comfortable Home for your Indoor Cat: Stay in the know on all things cats with fresh features every month! This month Dr. Jacqui writes about Feline Friendly Decorating While a...
Dealing With Cat Litter Problems Hi SHARE Folks - Just for your information, here are some suggestions I give to people with litter box problems. First, when any cat stops using a litter box, a trip to the vet should...
Declawing - Onychectomy This info comes from Animal Radio Network newsletter - 3/22/03 The news has been chock-full recently about several counties condemning and possibly banning the declawing procedure Onychectomy. While we pride ourselves in unbiased reporting, we have always...
Forwarded message - for info, please visit http://www.declawing.com/htmls/declawing.htm Very thorough info about declawing with photos & diagrams This web site has extensive information about declawing, including excellent diagrams and photos that completely explain the procedure. http://www.declawing.com/htmls/declawing.htm The Cat’s Claws Unlike...
Detecting Illness in Your Cat - Cats can't tell us where or when it hurts. In fact, many animals will try to mask pain or illness. That's why it is extremely important that you get to know your cat's regular...
Feline Vaccine-Associated Sarcoma - Recent reports have indicated that a particularly nasty type of cancer may develop as a result of vaccination in cats, and that cancer is called a "vaccine-associated sarcoma." A tremendous effort is underway to determine why...
Financial Resources for Cat Care Forwarded message - for info, please visit https://www.alleycat.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=649&srctid=1&erid=3784162 Financial Resources for Cat Care Are you facing tough financial times and struggling to make ends meet for your entire family—including your pets and feral cat colony?...
Great idea on how to pill a cat. from the NYC Ferals group One of our ferals had an obvious urinary tract infection. I got 14 Clavimox pills from my vet for $11. No you can't shove a pill down...
Hand Rearing Kittens 2002, Sarah Hartwell Information presented here has been provided by human foster mothers, veterinary staff and cat shelter workers. Many hand-rearing articles are aimed at breeders or contain veterinary terms. My own eperience is related to cat...
Forwarded message - for info, please visit http://tinyurl.com/y6f5px Indoors or Outdoors? By Jean Hofve, DVM Are you thinking about allowing your cat to go outside? To make the right decision, you need to know the facts. The average lifespan of...
Forwarded message - for info, please visit http://www.siameserescue.org/educate/educate1.php Keeping Cats Indoors THIS IS ALL I HAVE LEFT OF HER . . . Charlotte. Our beautiful 3 year old lilac Siamese purr-monster. Alex's best buddy. Even though Alex was quite a...
Kittens are usually weaned at six to seven weeks, but may continue to suckle for comfort as their mother gradually leaves them for longer periods of time. Orphaned kittens, or those weaned too soon, are more likely to exhibit inappropriate...
Forwarded message - for info, please visit http://tinyurl.com/2uzvde Pets: Litter box lessons for new pet owners ROBERT E. KLEIN/Associated Press A number of cats are surrendered for behavioral issues that can be corrected with just a little thought and experimentation....
Maintaining Your Cat's Health - You can maintain your cat's overall health in two important ways:1) schedule an annual preventive visit (including shots and an examination) with your veterinarian as well as other visits as needed; and 2) perform daily...
Response from Dr Jennifer Conrad: There are many scientific studies that show the rates of immediate and long-term complications from declawing may be as high as 50% and 20% respectively. This means one out of two and one out of...
Response from Dr Patricia Simonet: Let me tease apart the behaviors and answer your questions separately. First, let me begin with behavioral changes and onset. If the onset of a behavior or suite of behaviors is rather sudden or unusual...
NMHP Forum - Litterbox issues! Question from Bruce: We have nine kitties. Noel is our "first born", we adopted her from a rescue on 1/5/02. She is a wonderful, alpha kitty who is apparently overwhelmed by us having 8 other...
Response from Dr Patricia Simonet: This behavior has the silly name of wool sucking. It is called this because the behavior you describe also tends to evolve into sucking on fabrics. This is usually exhibited in cats that have been...
Response from Dr Emily Weiss: Miranda - Boy, tough question. I want to begin by asking; how do you know that Zero is "crying for attention?" Is he vocal at particular times of the day? Does he have free access...
Response from Dr Jennifer Conrad: I think there are a few things that can be done to help persuade veterinarians not to offer declawing. Economic incentive will drive some veterinarians. Only bring your animals to veterinarians who don't declaw...
Medical Reasons If your cat's behavior changes suddenly, the first thing you should do is take her to your veterinarian for a thorough health examination. Cats often hide symptoms of illness until they're seriously ill; any change in behavior may...
Pregnancy peril from cats is exaggerated Felines were long thought to pose a high risk of transmitting toxoplasmosis, but that has been disproven. By Denise Flaim Newsday February 21, 2005 The woman called with a bittersweet announcement. The good news:...
Preventing Common Feline Diseases - Many diseases common to cats can be prevented in two ways: by keeping your cat indoors, and by having your cat vaccinated according to your veterinarian's advice. Common feline illnesses include the following: Upper respiratory...
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Forwarded message - for info, please visit http://www.wtop.com/?nid=773&sid=1541965 Recession-Proof Cat Toys Dec. 8, 2008 By LINDA LOMBARDI For The Associated Press (AP) - Brother, can you spare a twisty-tie? Hard economic times can mean fewer holiday gifts - for your...
Forwarded message - for info, please visit http://www.itchmo.com/remembering-the-recall-a-reading-list-4888 Remembering The Recall: A Reading List March 14, 2008 By Candace Schilling The pet food recall in March 2007 did more than change everything I believed about the “right” way to feed...
Forwarded message - please reply to FeralPlace@aol.com Resources: When Landlords Require Cat Declawing If any of your clients or adopters are dealing with a landlord that requires cat declawing, please pass along the resources listed below that can inspire and...
Forwarded message - for info, please visit http://www.itchmo.com/runaway-claw-regrowth-occurs-after-declawing-4845 Runaway Claw: Regrowth Occurs After Declawing By Candace Schilling March 5, 2008 The story of a claw resurfacing in the top of a declawed cat’s paw sounds like a myth. When we...
Teaching "Paws Off" to Cats Companion Lines: Counter Intelligence By Jacque Lynn Schultz, C.P.D.T. Every morning Martha, a stately Maine coon mix, sashayed across the breakfast table and made a beeline for her favorite windowsill, shedding cat hair into the...
The inside scoop on safe and responsible cat litters From No More Homeless Pets Forum - 3/8/05 Question from Jeff: Okay, you've piqued my curiosity! What is the most environmentally friendly cat litter? Can it ever be composted? And are...
Forwarded message - please reply to r.a.shields@att.net Tip for Cat Owners - easy way to get urine sample If your Vet ever asks you to bring in a urine sample from your cat, try this which just worked beautifully for...
Two Cats Are Better Than One Reprinted From Torre Argentina Cat Sanctuary and Doing Things for Animals. Two Are Better Than One * By having two or more cats, you are able to enjoy the true social nature of cats...
During the warmer months, we see approximately three to five cases a week at our animal hospital in New York City, says Louise Murray, DVM, director of medicine at the ASPCAs Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital. Pet owners need to know...
Fast Facts: Feline High-Rise Syndrome - Cats have excellent survival instincts, and they dont deliberately jump from high places that would be dangerous. Most cats fall accidentally from high-rise windows, terraces or fire escapes. - Cats have an incredible...
Forwarded message - for info, please visit http://tinyurl.com/5d2q8s What It Costs to Own a Cat By: Dr. John Williams The cost of owning a cat has gone up. Cost of Owning a Cat Skyrockets Penlights that double as lug wrenches,...
Your Cat's First-Aid Kit - Everyone who shares a home with a cat should have on hand a basic feline first-aid kit. A good pet first-aid book Phone Numbers: Veterinarian The nearest emergency veterinary clinic A poison-control center or hotline...
