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cat in order to give man the pleasure of petting the tiger."
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Greetings!
Whoa! Where did the year go? Welcome to the Fall issue of the Visible Soul and even we are in disbelief that Fall is already here. Maybe it's the fact that it is still 100 degrees outside that has us in this constant summertime bliss mentality. Either way, the year is flying by and we're about to kick things into high gear!
Read on to discover more information on our upcoming Client Education Seminar every cat owner should attend, our new Kitten Socialization Classes, Maine Coon Adoption Day here at the clinic and of course, our honorary featured feline.
We hope this email finds you well and thank you for reading The Visible Soul. Visit our Blog and Facebook page for more information on cat care and current hot topics.
Scottsdale Cat Clinic Blog SCC Facebook Page
Happy tails!
Dr. Judy Karnia, Scott, Ciela, Valerie, Katrina, Tracy, Bryan and Margie.
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Seminar: What do Exams and Testing Really Tell You?
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 In our upcoming
series of client education seminars we will be discussing Exams and Routine
Tests at the Vet. Join us
October 22nd @
6:00 pm at the Scottsdale Civic Center Library, Silver Room.
Have you ever
watched your vet squeeze and palpate your cat as she is examining him? Have you ever wondered what she is
actually accomplishing? You're not
alone. Find out what your vet can
uncover during a simple routine exam.
Cats age so much more quickly than
humans, not to mention they can't tell us when something is wrong. The exam is the best place to uncover
an ailment that might otherwise go undetected. Catching problems early will not only extend the life of
your cat but also help considerably in keeping costs down. Routine tests can also help detect
changes and illnesses that could go undetected until it is too late. Blood, urine and fecal tests can alert the doctor to underlying illness such as early renal disease,
diabetes, parasites and much more.
The sooner the ailment is uncovered and treated the better chance the
cat has for a full recovery and/or easier management of the illness. Not to mention less of a strain on your
pocket book.
Come join us for this great
informational seminar. Snacks and
refreshments will be served.
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Kitten Socialization Classes
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~ Kitten Crusades ~
Come
join us for the Scottsdale Cat Clinic's Kitten Classes for three consecutive
weeks on Saturdays only, October 10th through the 24th,
from 12:30pm - 1:30pm.
Together,
you and your kitten will learn the essentials on socialization, common feline
problems, vaccines and nutrition.
Each week we will focus on different topics that are intertwined with
educational handouts and hands on interaction. Since your kitten will be interacting with other kittens in
the class as part of the socialization process, it is important to remember
that we do require your kitten to have its first FVRCP vaccine, dewormer, and a
negative test for FIV and FeLV.
If you
are interested in attending please call us today to make
your reservation (480) 970-1175. Classes are $10.00 per class.
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Meet One Lucky Soul
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Big Boy 'Tux'
 On August 11th a
local teacher rushed in with a kitten that had been abandoned and was barely
alive. He was extremely lethargic,
pale, anemic and did we mention flea infested!? It was like the old fabled flea circus, we could see the
fleas jumping off and crawling all over him, as his body lay there limp. It
somewhat took us by surprise because we don't tend to see fleas very often in
the northeast valley. He was
immediately hospitalized here at the cat clinic and given a very long flea
bath. Fleas consume blood from animals, so the more fleas present, the more
blood that is lost. This was the case for this little guy who we appropriately
named Tux, since he has the distinguished markings of a 'tux'. There were so many fleas consuming his
blood that his little body could not replenish the blood quick enough therefore
making him anemic. Anemia is a physical state of inadequate red blood cells,
and when severe enough it is a life-threatening condition. Once the fleas were gone, Tux's
healing process slowly progressed and we hoped for a positive outcome but only
time would tell.
Lynn
Morris, an education teacher and now happy 
owner of Tux, found him near
her school covered in the
fleas. She graciously
took the responsibility of caring
for
little Tux, being up at all
hours of the night for feedings,
taking him to veterinary
doctors and emergency clinics.
Today
he is a healthy 6-week-old kitten, who in one
month's time gained 2.7
pounds, and turned out to be one
lucky soul!
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Fleas in drastic circumstances cause anemia, and
more often than not cause tapeworms. Tapeworms are internal intestinal
parasites that are transmitted by eating infected fleas. Felines ingest fleas
when grooming if they are present on the cat. So, not only did Tux become
anemic, he also had tapeworms.
If you suspect fleas on your loved one, please contact the Scottsdale Cat Clinic
for medical treatment.
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Hospice Care for your Cat
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"Flowers grow out of dark moments. Therefore, each moment is vital. It affects the whole. Life is a succession of such moments and to live each, is to succeed" ~ Corita Kent
 It's an unpleasant and somewhat 'taboo' subject no one wants to talk about, but ultimately many of us animal lovers will have to. It goes with territory of loving and sharing our lives with our beloved pets. We are talking about hospice care for our animals and the
question many of our clients have posed to us, "How will I know when it's
time?"
That is a brave question
and we understand it is such a hard time and an even more difficult decision to make. We realize our clients and friends are looking for guidance, someone to help walk
them through that dark time and most importantly make sure their beloved pet is
comfortable. It's the least
we can do to help their pet depart this world gracefully and content, to help
them move peacefully past the end of life.
Dr. Karnia is a
firm believer in hospice care and giving back to your cat what he or she gave
to you, unconditional love. We are
developing hospice related services that will benefit our clients and patients
as they encounter this issue. In
order to help gauge when pain and suffering outweigh the pleasures of life,
we've started to evaluate ill cats with the 'Quality of Life Scale' or the HHHHHMM Scale.
Using a scale of 0 to 10 (0 = Unacceptable, 10 = Excellent), patients
can be evaluated for their quality of life. Seven conditions are looked at and scored 0 - 10. Hurt, Hunger, Hydration, Hygiene,
Happiness, Mobility and More good days than bad are all rated and totaled. A total of more than 35 points suggests an acceptable quality of life for our beloved pets. This scale can help determine what kind of hospice care your
cat may or may not need and can be adjusted weekly or even daily.
Hospice care
doesn't aggressively treat terminally ill cats but can help them peacefully
transition from one world to the next.
Some cats can live for months or even years with the proper home
care.
Dr. Karnia says, "The goal is to palliate the
problems to restore an acceptable quality of life. Hospice care coupled with compassionate observation can
provide some peace during a very difficult time. We look to support the basic needs of a patient, including
nutrition, hydration, urination, defecation, and movement. This may be accomplished with pain
medications, appetite stimulants, fluid administration, bathing and grooming,
among other treatments. Each
patient and their condition is unique so we will work with each family to
determine each cat's and each family's needs."
"Dr.
Karnia and Staff, we wanted to thank you for going above and beyond anything
we've ever expected when we had to help our 21 year old cat, Cinder, move to
the next stage of life. It's rare
to find true care and kindness. We
are very lucky to have found you."
~ Mark and May L.
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Purr-fect feline Adoption Day!
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Are you a Maine Coon Cat Lover?
Once you see these gorgeous fluffy cats
you certainly will be!
Come join us for a Maine Coon cat
adoption with the
Arizona Maine Coon Cat Rescue
October 10th, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
AZMCCR will have many adorable cats of all
ages to choose from here in  our lobby.
These cats have all been rescued from different situations where they
were either given up or weren't being taken care of properly. They have been tested, vaccinated and
spayed/neutered and looking for a 2nd chance at happiness with you.
You will have the opportunity to
interact with all of the cats and speak with an AZMCCR representative to learn more about
their personalities.
Arizona Maine Coon Cat Rescue is a breed specific cat rescue group
offering years of experience with Maine Coon and Maine Coon mix cats. They are dedicated to rescuing, caring
for and finding loving homes for these most precious of felines. Bring your family and friends and be
ready to fall in love with one of these gentle cats.
How can you resist these fur faces?
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Clinic News
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The extensive on-line medical library, LifeLearn, is
here for you and your cat! Educate yourself with the click of a button and from
the comfort of your own home. You
can view and print hundreds of feline related medical articles and pictures. Visit the website today and start searching for any of the hundreds of topics you are interested in.
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If you've
called or visited the clinic y  ou've more than likely spoken to or met Valerie, our full-time
receptionist. Since starting with us over a year and
a half ago, she and her new husband have relocated to Cave Creek and are now
expecting their first child in the beginning of 2010! Sadly we will be
saying goodbye to her sometime near the end of the year.We wish her all the best in her new and exciting
journey in life!
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We remain dedicated to helping spay, neuter, test and heal stray cats for these noble organizations Safe Haven for Animals, Arizona Maine Coon Cat Rescue and Lost Our Home Pet Foundation. We hope you can join us in helping them.
Feedback is always welcome as it helps us continue to
provide you and your cat with exceptional
feline care.
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Contact Information
phone: 480-970-1175
email: info@scottsdalecatclinic.com
www.ScottsdaleCatClinic.com
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