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Help find Sushi a Forever Home- Visit him at Cat Care Clinic
January 9, 2012
Sushi found his forever home on 1/12/2012!! What a great way to start the new year!! We know he will be loved and well cared for!
We want you for a Diabetic Study
December 1, 2011
Welcome Dr. Mark Koeppl and Dr. Jamie Donahue
November 8, 2011
We are happy to welcome Dr. Mark Koeppl and Dr. Jamie Donahue who will be helping serve our clients and patients over the next few months. They both provide excellent care and look forward to working with our clients and staff.
Royal Canin Urinary S/O announces new Moderate Formula
November 1, 2011
Royal Canin has released a new Moderate Calorie formula of the Urinary S/O.
For cats who need a weight loss plan but also have to be on a Lower urinary diet this is a great solution.
If you feel your cat would benefit from this, feel free to call us to schedule an appointment to discuss a diet change at 833-9750.
The new formula comes in canned and dry.
It is available now!!
NEW SIZES IN ROYAL CANIN PRESCRIPTION DIETS
October 4, 2011
Royal Canin will be updating their sizes of their Prescription food products over the next few months.
Recently, we have seen a change in Royal Canin Urinary S/O. The 5.5lb bag is now a 7.7lb bag and the 16lb bag is now a 17.6lb bag.
We just heard they will be changing the Royal Canin Calorie Control High Protein Diets as well.
Watch out for the new sizes and Let us know if you have any questions!!
Thanks,
The Staff at Cat Care Clinic
CAT REHOMED AFTER 5 YEARS OF BEING LOST- ALL THANKS TO A MICROCHIP!
September 14, 2011
This is a heartwarming story about a cat who had been lost for 5 years and because of a tiny, rice grain sized microchipped, was rehomed with her owners.
Approximately 8,000 animals are rehomed every MONTH because of Microchips. Even if your cat is and indoor only cat, you never know what may cause them to accidentally get outside. This story is a great example of that.
If your cat isn't microchipped yet, please call the clinic to set up an appointment!
Enjoy the article!
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/15/nyregion/willow-lost-cat-from-colorado-resurfaces-in-manhattan.html?hp
Camp Paw Print
June 15, 2011
Camp Pawprint is a series of week-long day camps held at Dane county Humane Society for kids ages 6-15 yrs old. They enjoy animal-related lessons and activities while having tons of fun.
We love to do Community Outreach and were asked to particate. Our practice manager Ann Bradley and our Client Services representative Kelsey Hilt visited on Tuesday to educate 6-8 year olds about cat's, their behavior's, how to increase the bond they have with their pet and to do some fun activities. The kids were able to grow their own cat grass to bring home!!
To see pictures of the event, go to our facebook site. Just enter catcareclinic to "like" us!! Or just click on the link to the left of this page.
We will be featured throughout the summer at Camp Pawprint! Hope to see some of your children there.
Does carrier type play a part in the level of stress during veterinary visits?
April 26, 2011
Did you know that a recent survey of over 1000 cat lovers indicated that 58% of cats hate to go to the vet? This can create tremendous stress for people too, and it means that many cats aren’t going to the vet for needed care. This is disturbing information because we know that preventive health care allows for the best quality and length of life for cats, and is less costly than the care of a sick kitty.
We want to know the challenges you face when it comes to getting your cat into a carrier and to the vet. Tell us your experience by filling out the short survey on our website:
http://www.catcareclinic.net/survey/ - and/or by uploading a picture or short video to our Facebook page. We will use what we learn from all of you to put together information that will best help you and your cat.
Read more about the survey.
Easter Lilies- WATCH OUT!!
April 22, 2011
We want to remind you that Easter Lilies are potentially deadly to cats (and dogs!). All parts of the plan are toxic and fatal poisoning can occur following ingestion of just one leaf. Signs may include vomiting, loss of appetite and depression. Avoid Eater Lilies in home with cats. If you suspect your cat may have ingested part of a plan, seek immediate veterinary care- do not wait!
We encourage you to share and distrubute this to friends, family and cat owners. If you need more information please contact us at 608-833-9750 or the Exceptional Care for Animals at 608-274-7772.
Enjoy the weekend!!
Wellness food Recall
March 1, 2011
Dear Pet Parents,
My name is Tim Callahan and I'm the CEO of WellPet, makers of Wellness® natural pet food. Over the years, we at WellPet have worked hard to earn the reputation of being a company that does everything possible for the pets that depend on us.
WellPet is committed to delivering the very best in pet food nutrition, as nothing is more important than the well-being of our dogs and cats. So when we found through product quality testing that specific product runs of our Wellness canned cat food might contain less than adequate levels of thiamine (also known as Vitamin B1), we decided to voluntarily recall them.
Please know, the vast majority of products tested had the appropriate levels of thiamine; however, with the number of recipes we offer, we did not want to make this more confusing. Therefore to avoid confusion and in an abundance of caution, we have decided to recall all canned cat products with the specific date codes noted below. Cats fed only product with inadequate levels of thiamine for several weeks may be at risk for developing a thiamine deficiency. If treated promptly, thiamine deficiency is typically reversible.
Though the chance of developing this deficiency is remote, withdrawing these products is the right thing to do and we are removing it from retailers' shelves.
The lots involved in this voluntary recall are:
Wellness Canned Cat (all flavors and sizes) with best by dates from 14APR 13 through 30SEP13;
Wellness Canned Cat Chicken & Herring (all sizes) with best by date of 10NOV13 and 17NOV13.
If you have cat food from these lots, you should stop feeding it to your cats. You may call WellPet at 1-877-227-9587 to arrange for return of the product and reimbursement.
No other Wellness products that your pets currently enjoy are impacted, so you can continue to feed your pets Wellness with full confidence. This is an isolated situation, as we have had only one reported issue. We are taking all the necessary steps to ensure it does not happen again.
Speaking on behalf of our entire Company, I apologize for any concerns this may have caused you. As a parent of a yellow lab named Hope, I understand the sense of responsibility we all share for our dogs and cats. Rest assured, product quality and safety will always be our top priority.
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From the CCC:
What are the symptoms of thiamine deficiency in cats?
Anorexia
Salivation
Dilated pupils
Ataxia (loss of coordination)
Cervical ventroflexion (necks flexed/rigid, which causes an inability to raise the head, the chin rests near the chest)
Seizures
Loss of righting reflexes
Bradycardia (slow heartbeat)
Aggression
Wisconsin Cat Tests Positive for H1N1
February 14, 2011
Negative stain of a transmission electron micrograph of the swine flu virus.
Source: Centers for Disease Control
A 6-year-old male domestic shorthair cat in Wisconsin has tested positive for the H1N1 influenza virus, the first confirmed case of H1N1 in a U.S. pet since January 2010, according to Idexx Reference Laboratories. The Westbrook, Maine-based company confirmed the test result with its Feline Upper Respiratory Disease RealPCR Panel. The American Veterinary Medical Association, which tracks all instances of H1N1 in animals, sent out a media alert today.
The cat had been presented to a veterinary emergency hospital due to respiratory distress. A second cat, a 10-year-old female domestic shorthair, from the same household was also taken in but tested negative for the virus. However, “given the strong-positive quantitative real-time PCR result in the first cat, the H1N1 influenza virus is still the presumptive cause of respiratory disease in the second cat,” Idexx reported. “The shedding period of influenza viruses is short, which may have been responsible for the negative PCR result.”
Both cats were euthanized after failing to respond to treatment.
The owner of the cats had been ill with flu-like symptoms prior to the cats’ illness and is believed to be the source of the infection, according to AVMA.
In addition to humans and cats, this strain of H1N1 influenza virus has also been found in pigs, birds, ferrets and a dog. There have been no confirmed cases of pets passing the virus back to people, the AVMA noted.
The clinical signs of H1N1 virus infection are likely to resemble those of other common respiratory infections, according to Idexx. However, more severe respiratory disease, including pneumonia, may be possible. Clinical signs may include:
• Coughing, sneezing and oculonasal discharge
• Fever, lethargy and loss of appetite
• Dyspnea, tachypnea and respiratory distress
The AVMA urges pet owners to monitor their pets’ health very closely, no matter what type of animal, and visit a veterinarian if there are any signs of illness.
Cat finds it way home after 5 years!!
January 1, 2011
This is a great story about why Microchips are so important for every pet. Even though your pet may be strictly indoors, you never know what may cause the to accidentally escape or get outside. Over 8,000 animals are rehomed every MONTH because of the Microchips. If you haven't had your cat microchipped yet, please contact us to set up an appointment!!
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/15/nyregion/willow-lost-cat-from-colorado-resurfaces-in-manhattan.html?hp
Congress Designates 2011 World Veterinary Year
January 1, 2011
In 2011, the veterinary profession will celebrate its 250th anniversary, and the whole world is celebrating, including Congress!
On December 8, H.R 1531, the resolution to designate 2011 as World Veterinary Year, was passed unanimously by the U.S. House of Representatives. The Senate passed the resolution in September. Because these are resolutions of support, they do not need to be signed by the President.
This resolution recognizes and brings attention to the important role veterinarians play in the lives of Americans, from taking care of our beloved pets to ensuring the safety of the food we eat and working with our Armed Forces to help countries establish healthy productive agricultural systems, American veterinarians serve the American public.
Representative Kurt Schrader (D-Oregon) and Senator John Ensign (R-Nevada), currently the only veterinarians serving in Congress, introduced the resolution.
Events will be taking place around the world to commemorate this anniversary, with the official opening ceremony taking place in Versailles, France, on January 24, 2011.
The Birth of Veterinary Medicine
Claude Bourgelat was the son of a distinguished citizen of Lyon. In 1740, when he was 28 years old, he received his warrant as Grand Equerry of France and was made Director of the Lyon Academy of Horsemanship. The Academy at that time was a school where young noblement learnt the equestrian arts and swordsmanship, together with mathematics, music and 'elegant manners'.
Four years later, he published his first work : the 'Nouveau Newcastle ou Nouveau traité de Cavalerie', (A new Treatise on Horsemanship). This original, instructive publication which put forward a new approach to horsecraft quickly brought him considerable recognition, some even going so far as to call him from then on 'First Equerry of Europe'.
Vet's view: Animal hospitals aren't created equal when it comes to cats
September 3, 2010
Vet's view: Animal hospitals aren't created equal when it comes to cats
By Patty Khuly Special for USA TODAY
Did you know that not all veterinary hospitals are created equal when it comes to treating cats? Some approach felines with a mentality that suggests they're more like small dogs than a separate species with its own unique needs.
For example: Some hospitals will systematically handle cats roughly, their staff will blithely place cat-occupied carriers alongside caged barking dogs, or maybe they'll hospitalize them in full view of slathering canine predators.
Cats often leave hospitals like these completely rattled and traumatized. It's no wonder each subsequent vet visit seems to take more out of them than the time before. When some cats don't recover well after surgery or hospitalization, it's no stretch to suggest that sometimes it stems from a dearth of feline sensitivity.
Beyond the high-stakes stress, some hospitals simply fail to keep up with issues inherent to feline medicine (vaccine protocols, low-stress handling techniques, diabetes management, etc.). Yes, it's true: Cats often get short shrift when it comes to research dollars and veterinary care.
That's partly because studies show pet owners are more likely to spend their hard-earned dollars on dogs over cats — by about two to one. Some veterinarians argue it's hard to get deeply involved with a case when you know a client is likely to nix their cat's proposed treatment based on the fact that "it's just a cat."
But it's also because cats can be tougher to work with. It's my opinion that felines require a little more patience — as do their owners. After all, cat people can be a little quirky ... not that I mind, full of my own quirks as I am.
Moreover, some practices are just not set up to handle cats as well as they handle dogs. Barking, in particular, is a huge stressor for cats. And that can be rough for kitties whose vet visits take place across a thin wall from a room loaded with boarding dogs. Which is why cat-only hospitals exist.
Yes, some cats are better off going to a cat-only hospital instead of a combined affair. Not only are feline practitioners, on average, more likely to be up-to-date on issues like vaccine protocols and cat-specific approaches to medicine and handling, but the atmosphere is typically serene compared to canine/feline facilities.
Problem is, these practices are not always available. Nor should you assume that feline-exclusive veterinary practices are always the right choice.
For starters, it's tough to take your dog to one place and your cat to another. It's hard to build multiple relationships with professionals when finding a vet is already such a difficult prospect. And many times, dog-and-cat places do manage to offer an ecumenical approach to canine and feline medicine along with plenty of concessions to feline stress.
So let's get back to the issue of how many cat-only practices are available in any given municipality. In most major metropolitan inner cities there's often a wealth of opportunities to sample, and a variety of feline practitioners to select from, whereas in places like Miami (for instance), there are only a couple to choose from.
The chances that they're far from you is probably quite high — not exactly the best approach during a serious emergency or possible emergency.
Nonetheless, it might be worth your while to give your cat(s) the opportunity to experience one of these places. If your cat seems inordinately stressed at the vet's, or is acting out aggressively at your average cat-dog hospital, and especially if you're looking for a veterinarian with cat-specific skills, you might want to give this tack a try.
But that's not to say your own vet can't be persuaded to use another room (if the barking is louder in one than another), or that you shouldn't ask for an appointment at a low-traffic time. And, as I mentioned earlier, it's not even a given that every dog and cat hospital will be noisy and/or cat-phobic/cat-unfriendly.
Still, it's important that you investigate every opportunity to have your feline cared for in the manner you believe she deserves. If that means seeking out a cat hospital, vets like me agree: As much as we like treating cats and would mourn your loss as a client, we want your cat to get the best care possible for his/her needs.
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