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A Meow messages the heart.
~ Stuart McMillan
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Greetings!
Welcome to the latest issue of The Visible Soul.
In this issue we take a look at upcoming events and seminars, dental health and our featured feline, Summitt and her medical journey.
The Scottsdale Cat Clinic has also had a fast paced 2008, thanks to all of you, and as we continue to grow we are pleased to announce three new members of our team. Help us welcome our veterinary technicians, Katrina Maika and Tracy Barna. They both come to us with years of experience and will gently work with your cat and provide them with the best medical care and lots of kisses too. Bryan Gordon, our Cat Concierge, will be welcoming you when you arrive. She also happens to be one of our loyal clients. You might see her behind the counter or meet her in the lobby with one of her five adorable kitties. All of us here at the clinic look forward to seeing you and your furry feline in the near future.
Dr. Judy Karnia, Scott, Valerie, Ciela, Katrina, Tracy, Bryan and Margie.
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Holiday Party and Weight Loss Challenge Winner Announced!
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Come join us for an open house Holiday Party on December 6th from 1:00 to 3:00pm. We will announce the proud first and second place winners of our Feline Weight Loss Challenge. We have had a great effort by many of our clients and are seeing good success with our weight loss program. We will have refreshments and door prizes.
All are welcome to bring a picture of your cat to create an ornament for our tree. Please come help us celebrate the great year we have had meeting so many wonderful clients and cats.
Grand Prize
* Artistic Portrait by Jamie Allen
www.jamiemarks.com
* Bodacious Bucket Pet Bed from Decadent Digs
www.decadentdigs.com
* Large bag or case of Purina OM
* One-year supply of Heartgard and Frontline
* Cat toys and treats
Runner-up
* Cat bed
* Six month of Advantage flea treatment
* Bag or case of favorite food
* Cat toys and treats
All cats that enter will receive a laser pointer pen and bag of diet treats.
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Senior Cat Care Seminar
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Thursday, Nov 13th, 6:00pm
We can begin seeing geriatric problems as early as seven years of age. Many times a cat's problems may be attributed to simply getting older. In most cases, however, there are underlying disease processes that can be treated which will improve the quality and length of their life. At the seminar, we will discuss changes that occur as cats age and tell you what symptoms to watch for that may indicate a problem. We will discuss common senior issues such as kidney failure, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, cancer, and arthritis. We will also discuss diet and environmental changes that can help all senior cats lead a better life.
Join us Thursday, November 13th @ 6:00 pm at the Scottsdale Civic Center Library, Silver Room. Refreshments will be served.
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Summitt's Journey
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Summitt
Summitt first came to the clinic in April due to a mass that was noticed on her underside. Since it was suspected to be a mammary tumor, we ran blood tests and did x-rays. These showed that Summitt's overall health was good and that there was no detectable spread of the tumor. We removed the mass and did a dental cleaning under anesthesia. A biopsy indicated that the tumor was an adenocarcinoma, an aggressive mammary tumor in cats. Consultation with a veterinary oncologist led to a recommendation for a unilateral radical mastectomy. On a cat this means removing all the mammary tissue on the cancerous side of the abdomen--a radical but necessary surgery.
After anesthetizing Summit and placing her on her back on the surgery table, she was shaved and prepped. An incision was made around the mammary tissues from chest to pelvis. Using our laser surgery instrument, Dr. Karnia removed all the tissue down to the muscle. The laser sealed the blood vessels and nerve endings with very little bleeding. Surgical staples closed the skin quickly and precisely. At the clinic Summitt was given injections to fight pain and sent home with oral medications. She recovered so well and so quickly that she was eating and active by the next day. She has done very well since.
"Summitt came through with flying colors and 67 staples! Her recovery was uneventful. We're thrilled with the outcome". ~ Pat Kelly
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Dental Health For Your Feline
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Dental disease is the most common disease in cats, and studies confirm a strong relationship between dental disease and poor health.
If you have brought your cat into the Scottsdale Cat Clinic, you have probably had at least one member of our staff, if not everyone, talk to you about your cat's dental health. That is because we know how important the health of your cat's teeth is to his or her overall health. We also know how hard it can be to look inside or treat your cat's mouth. Because cats are good at hiding any symptoms, it is very easy to miss dental disease. They rarely stop eating due to dental pain or infection.
Eighty percent of cats will develop periodontal disease by the time they are three years old. Food, bacteria, and saliva combine to form plaque on the teeth, which then hardens to form calculus. Plaque and calculus lead to inflammation of the gums, called gingivitis. This is painful for your cat and encourages bacterial toxins to form along the gums. Gingivitis is reversible, but can progress to periodontal disease if left untreated. This will cause oral pain, loose teeth, and more severe oral infection, leading to bacteria spreading to the organs and causing more severe disease.
Once plaque and gingivitis begin, a dental scaling and polishing under anesthesia is needed. More advanced periodontal disease may require extraction of teeth to remove painful or infected teeth. A recent exam and blood work depending on the age of your cat will need to be done before scheduling.
After the cleaning or for those lucky cats that do not have gingivitis yet, home care for the teeth is very important. Brushing the teeth, dental diets or chews, oral gels, and water additives are all options to slow plaque build-up and keep the gums healthy. Based on your home situation and the cooperation of your cat, we can discuss the best options for your cat. If you have had problems with a product we have prescribed or have any questions regarding a dental cleaning for your cat, please call the clinic. Together we can improve your cat's dental health, which will greatly improve the length and quality of your cat's life.
While there are a number of ways to help your cat's dental health it is:
� Good to provide them hygiene chews
� Better to use a hygiene rinse
� Best to use a hygiene toothbrush
We supply all of these products and information about them at our clinic.
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Run For The Cheetah
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Come One, Come All...Grab Your Favorite Running Shoes and Join Us!
The Scottsdale Cat Clinic is proud to announce our sponsorship of the Run for the Cheetah to be held at the Phoenix Zoo in April, 2009. The run is a fun event designed to raise awareness about the endangered cheetah and to raise funds to support the Cheetah Conservation Fund's programs. CCF's mission is "to secure habitats for the long-term survival of the cheetah and their ecosystem through multidiscipline and integrated programs of conservation, research and education." The race will include a 5K run/walk, 1 mile walk, and kids dash.
Dr. Karnia and other members of the staff will be running or walking and we invite you to join our team! Please contact the clinic to let us know if you would be interested in being part of our team.
Help us have some fun, running or walking, and enjoy the picturesque views the zoo has to offer all at the same time. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Ciao Cheetah
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Thanks for reading this newsletter. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Stay tuned to find out the exact date of the Run for the Cheetah. Whether running, jogging or walking briskly is more your speed we look forward to having you all there and doing what we can to support such a great cause. Strap those shoes on and enjoy the wonderful AZ weather!
Contact Information
phone: 480-970-1175
email: info@scottsdalecatclinic.com
www.ScottsdaleCatClinic.com
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