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 September, 2012 - Vol 3, Issue 9 

 

 

 
In This Issue
Why Adopt An Older Cat?
Dear Rocky,

TOP 10 STATES FOR

DOG BITE CLAIMS:

1. CALIFORNIA            527 claims

2. ILLINOIS                   309 claims

3. TEXAS                     219 claims

4. OHIO                        215 claims

5. PENNSYLVANIA      197 claims

6. MICHIGAN                181 claims

7. FLORIDA                  157 claims

8. INDIANA                   139 claims

9. NEW YORK              133 claims

10. MINNESOTA           117 claims

TOP 10  REASONS DOGS VISIT THE VET:

1. EAR INFECTION

2. SKIN ALLERGIES

3. SKIN INFECTION

4. NONCANCEROUS SKIN GROWTH

5. UPSET STOMACH

6. INTESTINAL UPSET / DIARRHEA

7. ARTHRITIS

8. BLADDER INFECTION

9. BRUISE OR CONTUSION

10. UNDERACTIVE THYROID

DID YOU KNOW?

Bats have caused Rabies in at least 35 humans in the United States during the past 16 years.

 

  

 

WHY ADOPT AN OLDER CAT?

 
 
Older cats are the first to be put down when the shelter is overcrowded.
 
1. SAVE THE LIFE OF AN OLDER CAT.   
  
2. OLDER CATS ARE AFFECTIONATE AND RELAXED.
 
3. OLDER CATS ARE LITTERBOX TRAINED.
 
4. OLDER CATS ARE ALREADY SPAYED OR NEUTERED.
 
5.  OLDER CATS HAVE SOLID SOCIAL SKILLS.
 
 

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TOP TEN REASONS TO BRING YOUR CAT TO THE VET:
 







 
 
 
1) Your cat suddenly stops using the litterbox or starts going outside it.
2) Your cat makes frequent trips to the litterbox.
3) There is an increase or decrease in the volume of the litterbox contents.
4) Your cat cries while going to the bathroom.
5) Your cat strains to pee or poop.
6) There is blood in the urine or stool.
7) There is any stool that is not formed like a cylinder or log.
8) There are changes in your cat's appetite or drinking habits.
9) There are changes in you cats activity level.
10) There are changes in your cat's behavior.
 

DEAR ROCKY,

Dear Rocky,
 
I live with a cat that vomits undigested food food shortly after eating his meal. He has been to the vet and is perfectly healthy.  The vet suggested that he may be eating his food too fast.  Well, I know he eats his food too fast!  What can my dad do to slow his eating down?
Sincerely,
Princess Pekingese in Peoria
 
Dear Princess,
Have your dad use a mini-muffin tin to slow down his eating.  A few pieces of kibble is placed in each individual muffin cup so he must move to each cup to eat, thereby slowing his eating down. I hope this helps!

 

Have a wonderful and safe September.
Thank you for trusting us to provide health care for your beloved, furry family members.