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Published by The Cat Practice, Birmingham, Michigan. Open 7 days a week and evenings. |
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This issue: November is Senior Pet Month November 2011 |
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In this issue: |
· Keep kitty safe at Thanksgiving |
News and Events FREE Nail Trim November is Senior Pet Month.
Schedule a senior exam with blood screening during November 2011 and get a
FREE nail trim. You will have through end of January 2012 to return for the
free nail trim! ----------------------------- 200 Cats Up for Adoption The Cat Practice is once again supporting a 200-cat adoption event at Pet Supplies Plus in Bloomfield Hills, December 9-11. See flyer at: thecatpracticepc.com. ----------------------------- Does Your
Have a talented feline? We’re looking for kitties to star in our new video series! Contact tabitha@thecatpracticepc.com ----------------------------- Follow us: ----------------------------- Save on Wellness Exams for Senior Cats!
Save 10% off all senior wellness exams and get free blood pressure checks, free nail trims and more! AARC is open to cats 15 years and older. thecatpracticepc.com/aarc.htm ----------------------------- Kitty Camp Cats staying in our
Kitty Camp enjoy frequent
attention and plenty of play and exercise in our Kitty Playroom. Boarding
your cat is a great ----------------------------- Looking for Homes / See the adoptable cats and kittens in our lobby and on our Facebook page. Also, we are now an official adoption outreach center of Oakland Pet Adoption Center in Auburn Hills so we are getting new kitties as often as we can adopt them out! ----------------------------- Follow Us in the News! Check our website regularly for updates on our recent news coverage. thecatpracticepc.com/press.htm. ----------------------------- Are You Getting The Scoop? To sign up, send us an email at meowmail@thecatpracticepc.com or call 248.540.3390 ----------------------------- Contact Us: If you have story ideas for The ScooP or would like more information, please contact Tabitha at Tabitha@thecatpracticepc.com. ----------------------------- Our Hours: Monday
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Senior Cats Need More Frequent Health Screening November is Senior Pet Month
• Dental problems • Kidney disease • Diabetes • Hyperthyroidism • Hypertension • Arthritis
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Feline Diabetes is On the Rise November is American Diabetes Month More humans -- and cats -- are being diagnosed with diabetes. Diabetes is a complex but common disease in which a cat's body doesn't produce or doesn't properly use insulin. While diabetes can be fatal if left untreated, treatment is easy and, with medication and the right nutrition, most diabetic cats live a normal life. How can you tell if your cat might have diabetes? Look for these warning signs: 1. Excessive drinking 2. Increased urination –volume or frequency 3. Increased appetite 4. Weight loss 5. Vomiting and/or diarrhea If you spot any ONE of these warning signs in your cat, schedule an examination with your vet. |
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Keep Pets Away From the Vet This Thanksgiving Thanksgiving feasts provide all kinds of temptations for pets. Avoid a trip to the emergency vet this holiday by clearing away leftover foods and following some simple precautions. •
• Make sure that turkey fed to kitty is free of bones which, if ingested, can cause intestinal obstructions and severe internal damage. • Put grapes and raisins out of reach. They are toxic to cats (and dogs), and can cause kidney problems. • Store away onions and garlic which, if ingested, can cause anemia. • Limit or avoid holiday decorations such as candles (never leave unattended!), and ribbon or string which, if consumed, can become entangled in your feline’s intestines. |
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Havana
The Havana comes in rich mahogany red-brown and pinkish grey or lilac, with matching whiskers. Both colors provide a stunning background for the Havana’s brilliant green eyes. The Havana is a curious, playful, people-oriented breed that favaors lots of attention and returns it with great affection. The richly colored Havana is an ideal companion if you're looking for an affectionate cat who wants be part of everything you do. The breed is also known to be healthy and robust. |
Cat Trivia Purring doesn't always mean happiness or contentment; it can also mean a cat is frightened or in pain. – True or False? Be the FIRST to email us with the RIGHT answer at Tabitha@thecatpracticepc.com and win a free bag of organic catnip! See next month’s issue for the answer! Last month’s trivia answer: False! Cats can see color. Studies have shown that cats can distinguish between red and green, red and blue, red and gray, green and blue, green and gray, blue and gray, yellow and blue, and yellow and gray. Congrats to Harriet Shakir and Starsky! Harriet was the first to email with the correct answer, and claim her free bag of organic catnip! |
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Cat's Meow Tip: Easier Way to Administer Pills The next time your kitty has medication to take, consider this way to make it more palatable. Place the pill inside a soft treat – or this could be a piece of cheese, chicken, turkey or other meat that your kitty loves. You’ll save money on more expensive “pill pockets” and kitty will love you for the extra treat! Contributed by Bonnie Josephson. |
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What’s Cool for Cats this Holiday?
Six-piece Christmas cat stocking made by PetStuf. $5.98 Includes toys with and without catnip. Already made up and ready to hang on mantle or tree. FroliCat Automatic Laser Light made by Lucky Litter LLC. $17.98 Set the timer for 15 minutes and let your cats chase the laser light that automatically moves all over the floor. Great fun and exercise! Cat Dancer made in USA by Cat Dancer Products. $2.98 An old favorite that cats absolutely love! Catnip Spin made by Pet Links System. $4.98 Compressed catnip ball made of 100% organic catnip. Felidae TidNips made by Canidae. $3.78 Soft chicken and rice treats with cranberries, supplemented with Vitamin E and Omega 3 fatty acids. A great stocking stuffer that's good for your cat! Items available at Bloomfield Hills and White Lake stores. Go to www.Petsuppliesplus.com for locations. |
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The Cat Practice commitment to cats and their people: o Spot health conditions early to avoid more costly care later. o Treat the whole patient looking out for physical and emotional wellbeing. o Respect each cat as an individual with his/her own distinct personality and heredity. o Avoid surgery at all cost. (The exception: all cats should be spayed or neutered!) o Provide alternatives for care whenever possible. o Partner with cat families through knowledge sharing. o Make oral hygiene and preventive dental care a priority. |
"With their qualities of cleanliness, discretion,
affection, patience, dignity, and courage, how many of us, I ask you, would
be capable of becoming cats?" |
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Wellness/early detection Chronic conditions Medical/surgical care Geriatrics/hospice Kitty camp boarding |
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