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174 days ago by Luna123 | 73 views | 0 meows

Im a vet tech with my own blog

My personal blog is is on cat health, disease and treatments.

It is for educational purposes.

I have been working with cats on a veterinary basis for a long time and like to spread information on them to help those out there who have questions. I have 3 of my own cats that were rescues.

 

I think when a cat acts different than the norm they are trying to tell us something and its important to pay attention to their body language and habits.

http://www.cathealthnurse.blogspot.com/


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176 days ago by Luna123 | 66 views | 0 meows

I am new here :)

Hi everyone!

   This site is so cute. Its seems real new.

I am a vet tech of 13 years and own a cat sitting business.

I mostly take care of cats that need insulin for diabetics or fluids for kidney disease.

I have 3 cats that are rescues and I do some TNR in my area. I have 3 ferals I feed and trap and get vet care if they need.

I have a blog that is all about cat diseases and treatments.

Look forward to meeting more great folks here! Oh yeah and all the cats too :)

 

 


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178 days ago by Luna123 | 70 views | 0 meows

Dont use dog flea meds on cats!


Dog flea treatments killing cats
08 November 2007


Hundreds of cats are dying needlessly after being accidentally treated with commonly used dog flea treatments, says a study produced by the Veterinary Poisons Information Service (VPIS), part of Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust.


Following their recent joint study, the VPIS has joined forces with cat welfare charity Feline Advisory Bureau (FAB) to warn owners of the dangers of using dog flea preparations on cats.
The study found one in 10 cats reported to the VPIS died, after being exposed to spot-on dog treatments containing the chemical permethrin.


Permethrin is so poisonous to cats they can become seriously ill even if they come into close contact with treated dogs, such as by sharing bedding.
Pemethrin is of low toxicity to most mammals, but because of metabolic deficiency, it is highly toxic to cats.

Click here for full article and the dangers of Hartz flea meds!

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178 days ago by Luna123 | 70 views | 0 meows

Trimming a cats nails

 
Notice the pink tissue (the quick) on the inside of the claw.
Avoid the quick when you trim the claw; cutting into it will
cause pain and bleeding Remove the sharp tip below the
quick (away from the toe), clipping about halfway between
the end of the quick and the tip of claw.





Most cats are capable of' keeping their claws the proper length, either by scratching an object (preferably a scratch post rather than the leg of' your couch) or by chewing off the claw's outer layer (the usual technique for the rear claws). Only rarely (toes a cat-perhaps an old or debilitated cat, or one with extra toes-need human intervention to keep the claws from growing so long that they arc into the pad. Claw trimming 'is a matter less of length than of sharpness. The obvious advantage of keeping your cat's claws blunt is that any scratching will cause less damage.


If possible start training your cat to have her claws trimmed as a kitten. Gently stroke your cat's paws often, getting her used to having her paws held before you attempt trimming. Be sure to reward your cat with a special food treat-one that she receives only during claw trimming or some other grooming procedure-during or immediately after trimming. The best time to trim your cat's claws is when she is relaxed or sleepy. Never try to give a pedicure right after a stressful experience or an energetic round of play.

Your cat should be resting comfortably on your lap, the floor, or a table. Hold a paw in one hand and press a toe pad gently to extend the claw. Notice the pink tissue (the quick) on the inside of the claw. Avoid the quick when you trim the claw; cutting into it will cause pain and bleeding Remove the sharp tip below the quick (away from the toe), clipping about halfway between the end of the quick and the tip of claw. If your cat becomes impatient, take a break and try again later. Even if you can clip only a claw or two a day, eventually you'll complete the task. (Because cats do little damage with their rear claws and do a good job of keeping them trim themselves-by chewing them-many cat owners never clip the rear claws. Others trim their cats' rear claws three or four times a year or have them done by their veterinarian or a professional groomer.)

If you accidentally clip into the quick, don't panic. The claw may bleed for a moment, but it Will usually stop very quickly. Soothe your cat by speaking softly to tier and stroking her head. If the bleeding hasn't stopped after a minute or so, touch a styptic pencil to the claw end or pat on styptic powder to help staunch the bleeding.
How often you need to clip your cat's claws depends somewhat on how much of the tip you remove, but usually a clipping every ten to fourteen days will suffice. If' your cat absolutely refuses to allow you to clip tier claws, get help from your veterinarian or a professional groomer.

For more information please click here:
http://maxshouse.com/Claw%20Trimming.htm



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