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"I love cats because I love my home and after a while they become its visible soul." ~Jean Cocteau
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Greetings!
The Scottsdale Cat Clinic has been open now for over six months. Thank you for contributing to our success. We have enjoyed meeting each of you and getting to know your feline families.
Since we opened, we've built our staff from two to three people, gone from two computers to four, acquired two pets, lost one mail key, and treated over 500 different cats. We can't wait to see what the next six months bring.
Dr. Judy Karnia, Jaime, Cathy, Scott, Ciela, Jasper and Margie.
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Memorial Service
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Thursday, November 8th, 6:30pm
The Scottsdale Cat Clinic will be having a Memorial Service to honor all of the cats that we have lost from our lives. We wish to remember our patients who have passed on in our first several months of the clinic opening. However, we also welcome all cat lovers who wish to remember any of their dear departed cat family. During the service there will be an opportunity for each person to relate a short story or feature about their cat. Please bring a picture of your cat if you wish to add to our collage of honored cats.
The service will be 6:30pm, Thursday, November 8th at the Scottsdale Cat Clinic. Light refreshments will be offered after the service.
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Dental Health Client Seminar
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Thursday, November 29th, 6:30pm
 If you are like most owners, you probably haven't given much thought to your cat's teeth. But like us, their teeth need care and regular check-ups.
Good oral health care can increase your cat's life. Gingivitis and dental lesions can, of course, cause pain and discomfort for your cat, but it's not just your cat's teeth that are at risk. Inflammation and infection of the gums can lead to heart, kidney, and liver problems as bacteria and toxins travel through the bloodstream and to your cat's organs. 70% of cats have gum disease by the time they are three years old.
Come learn how you can improve your cat's life through proper dental health at the next Scottsdale Cat Clinic seminar. We will explain the procedure used for a proper professional cleaning, from x-rays to scaling and polishing of the teeth to application of a sealant. We will also discuss the procedures used to ensure your cat's safety while under anesthesia, including blood work, intravenous fluids, constant monitoring, and pain relief administration.
Finally, we'll discuss what you can do at home to keep your cat's teeth healthy. Home care is vital to maintaining your cat's oral and overall health. You will learn about the various methods and products available to keeping your cat's teeth clean on a daily basis.
The seminar will be held at the Scottsdale Cat Clinic on Thursday, November 29th,6:30pm Please bring along any friends or family who are interested. Light refreshments will be served.
This is the first of a quarterly series of client seminars at the Scottsdale Cat Clinic. Our seminars are a chance for you to learn more about the health care options for your cat as well as to meet the Scottsdale Cat Clinic staff on a more informal basis. We hope to see you soon.
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Sierra and Scratch
 When Tracey first brought Sweet P into the Scottsdale Cat Clinic, she had been in kidney failure but was doing fairly well. She was a tiny cat, with soft white and grey fur. She was a gentle cat who purred through her exam. Although she was thin, she had a good appetite and was still doing all her usual cat things. We did some bloodwork and found that her kidney values were increasing slowly. A month later, however, Sweet P had stopped eating and become lethargic. Tracey knew that the time she had been dreading had come but she brought Sweet P into the clinic to see if anything could be done. Sweet P was dehydrated and had lost so much weight that there was barely anything left to her. Tracey took her home to spend one last night with her to say goodbye. The next morning, she held Sweet P in her arms as Dr. Karnia gave her an injection to end her suffering.
A month later, Cathy, one of our technicians at Scottsdale Cat Clinic, was helping Alyssa from Arizona Maine Coon Cat Rescue with a mom cat and her three kittens they had rescued from the pound. One of the kittens had soft white and grey fur. Cathy told Alyssa about Tracey and suggested they name the kitten Sweet P. Alyssa agreed enthusiastically. As Dr. Karnia was finishing examining and testing the kittens, Jaime, our other technician, opened the exam room door saying, "you have to see these kittens." Just behind her stood Tracey. She had stopped by to donate some food she had left over from Sweet P. She saw the kittens, fell in love and knew she would adopt the grey and white kitten along with her black and white brother.
Tracey didn't keep the name, but Sierra and Scratch, now three months old, are the joy of Tracey's life. She has a big smile on her face when she comes into the clinic now and tells us how happy she is that she took them into her home.
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HomeAgain Microchip
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Did You Know?
2 million cats are euthanized each year at shelters.
Less than 2% of cats in shelters are returned to their owners.
Only 7% of cats have a microchip implanted.
Only 50% of cats with a microchip are registered.
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94% of lost pets that had been implanted with the HomeAgain microchip have been reunited with their owners.
Identification of your cat is vital if he or she should be lost. Many cats are found by neighbors or wind up at a shelter, safe but unable to be reunited with their families. The HomeAgain microchip can ensure that this will not be the case should your cat become lost. You might be thinking that your cat doesn't need a microchip because he or she always stays indoors. The risk may be low, but it only takes one door left open for a few minutes to lead to tragedy.
In the unfortunate event that your cat becomes lost, the extensive HomeAgain network goes to work. When you phone HomeAgain, their Recovery Specialists take down vital information and issue a lost pet alert to us at the clinic as well as to other local vets, shelters and Pet Rescuers. You can also create your own Lost Pet Poster on the HomeAgain website to help your search.
When your pet is found, any shelter or veterinarian can scan the pet to check for a chip number. Each microchip transmits a unique alphanumeric code. This code represents your pet's identification - it is the number used by HomeAgain to determine your address and phone number, enabling your pet to return home, safely and quickly.
The HomeAgain microchip has no batteries or internal energy source so it will last the life of your pet. And you don't have to worry about radio waves continually emanating from your cat. After implantation, the microchip remains inactive until it is read with a scanner - the low radio frequency emitted by the scanner provides the microchip with the power necessary to transmit its unique code and positively identify the animal.
If your cat does have a microchip, ensure that your information is registered with the microchip company and that your information is kept up to date. 15% of people move every year; if you were one of them, be certain that you've updated your information. If you do not know what type of microchip is implanted in your cat, bring him or her into the Scottsdale Cat Clinic. We can scan it and give you the number and manufacturer.
One last statistic: Currently, only 11% of our patients at the Scottsdale Cat Clinic have a microchip.
Call us at the Scottsdale Cat Clinic if you have any questions or want to arrange an appointment for your cat to get microchipped.
For more information, visit the HomeAgain website at www.homeagain.com
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Semi-Annual Exams
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Cats are very good at hiding symptoms of their illness until it becomes advanced. There may also be signs that you fail to notice or do not realize the importance. Some symptoms may be simply attributed to "getting older." An occasional "accident" outside of the litter box or a reduced ability to jump is easily overlooked in our busy lives.
This is why it is so important for your cats to have regular physical exams and screening tests. Cats age much more quickly than people and can begin to show age-related changes at seven or eight years old. And at any age, they can undergo significant change in less than six months. Therefore, we recommend that all cats have a semi-annual physical exam. Young and old cats may have subtle behavioral and medical changes that you can discuss with our staff. Usually, diagnosing a problem early makes treatment easier and less expensive.
If your cat hasn't seen a vet in six months or more, please give us a call and make an appointment. Or request an appointment online at www.ScottsdaleCatClinic.com. Keep your cat healthy and happy.
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Thanks so much for reading our first newsletter. We hope to put these out on a regular basis to keep you informed about various health options for your cat.
Contact Information
phone: 480-970-1175
email: info@scottsdalecatclinic.com
www.ScottsdaleCatClinic.com
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