tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88886762526083140142024-02-07T22:15:51.552-08:00City Cat Mobile Vet NewsNews and articles from City Cat Mobile Vet Service, an exclusively feline housecall practice that serves Seattle, Renton, and surrounding areas.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8888676252608314014.post-4833288774002412132013-11-20T17:26:00.000-08:002013-11-20T17:29:31.160-08:00What is the Best Probiotics for Cats
Sadly there are only two probiotics used in veterinary medicine that contain what they say they contain and use correct spelling on the packaging! See below:
Probiotic
Label organisms
Actual concentrationa (CFU/g)
% of claimb
Correct spelling
Adequate label
Adequate label and contents
A
Bifidobacterium animalis
2 × 109
920
Yes
Yes
Yes
B
Bacterial Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8888676252608314014.post-64067166252392744262013-03-25T10:14:00.002-07:002013-03-25T10:39:46.742-07:00Taking Blood Pressure in Cats
Taking blood pressure is important in cats when hypertension is suspected. We use the Parks's Doppler unit which is the most accurate doppler for cats. The Doppler method uses a piezoelectric crystal (within the probe) that emits ultrasound waves to detect an arterial pulse. Once the pulse has been detected an inflatable cuff (sphygmomanometer) is inflated proximal to the probe to Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8888676252608314014.post-38287943601519575782013-01-28T16:35:00.002-08:002013-01-28T16:38:17.589-08:00Calcitriol for Use in Cats with Kidney Issues
Calcitriol (Rocaltrol)
Background
Calcitriol is mostly used in the treatment of chronic kidney failure although it can also be used in
hypocalcemia (low blood calcium). The relationship between calcitriol (active Vitamin D) and
parathyroid hormone is somewhat complicated but it is not possible to understand the function of this
medication without some understanding of the Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8888676252608314014.post-44482295630233678212012-06-20T13:30:00.000-07:002012-06-20T13:33:56.282-07:00Perfect Litter BoxesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8888676252608314014.post-88074949120267758092012-06-14T23:30:00.005-07:002012-06-14T23:35:43.605-07:00
Help for Feline Aggression
Stop doing the things that trigger the cat. For example, for cats with petting aggression, don’t pet them. You can often recognize body signs that cats show when they start to become annoyed. Their eyes narrow, their ears swivel sideways, they look over their shoulder at the culprit, and their tails twitch.
Teach the cat to obey a commandUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8888676252608314014.post-7487265617173336462012-05-07T19:56:00.003-07:002012-05-07T19:56:47.497-07:00Cat Food
Domestic cats originated from the Middle East. They ate small prey such as birds, mice, rabbits, lizards, and bugs. They did not eat seafood or larger animals such as cattle or venison. Cats are obligate carnivores, meaning that they require a meat diet in order to sustain their nutritional needs. The ability to synthetically produce nutrients such as taurine has allowed the Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8888676252608314014.post-49505140904116009392011-09-27T12:50:00.000-07:002011-11-09T14:16:08.970-08:0010 Signs of Illness in Cats
1Inappropriate elimination A cat that urinates inappropri- ately could have any number of conditions associated with the behavior, including lower urinary tract disease, kidney disease, uri- nary tract infection, and diabetes mellitus. It can also be a sign of arthritis, which makes it difficult for cats to get into the litter box.2Changes in interaction Cats are social animals, so Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8888676252608314014.post-73375015019831763602011-09-27T12:45:00.000-07:002012-07-09T20:20:11.597-07:00Cat Life Stages
Kitten Birth to 6 months
Junior 7 months to 2 years
Prime/Adult 3 to 6 years
Mature 7 to 10 years
Senior &Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8888676252608314014.post-54195982215203430632011-07-29T10:35:00.000-07:002011-07-29T10:47:26.806-07:00Lucius Found After Jumping Out of Fourth Story WindowHe now only has eight lives left. He jumped out of a fourth story window of her Capitol Hill apartment while the owner was at work and was found 2 1/2 weeks later in the neighborhood. He is reportedly doing good, wasn't hurt, and is happy to be home.
Interesting facts regarding cats falling multiple stories:
There was a study done regarding reports of cats falling from buildings Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8888676252608314014.post-28059254252775058792011-07-18T11:56:00.000-07:002011-07-18T12:02:38.735-07:00Sophie's New Lion CutUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8888676252608314014.post-39091806421075838112011-04-28T23:00:00.000-07:002012-06-18T07:01:16.875-07:00Enticing Your Cat to Use the Litter Box
Inappropriate urinating is a common problem in cats and can be very frustrating. Here are some tips to entice your cat to the litter box:
Provide 1 + 1 litter box per cat in the household. If you have 2 cats, for example, you should provide 3 litter boxes.
Placement of the letterboxes are also important. Put them in different locations that are non-threatening to the cat. &Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8888676252608314014.post-12750746626235710492011-03-01T23:27:00.000-08:002011-03-01T23:27:48.533-08:00Wellness Cat Food RecallCertain lots of WellPet’s Wellness® canned cat food have voluntarily been recalled because they may contain less than adequate amounts of thiamine. Internal testing by the company found that most lots of the canned food contained sufficient amounts of the vitamin, but WellPet says it decided to recall certain lots “out of an abundance of caution.”
The affected lots are: Wellness Canned Cat Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8888676252608314014.post-58727776571016120422010-12-21T20:26:00.000-08:002010-12-21T20:26:50.817-08:00Pet Food Settlement Appeal DecidedAn appeals court that reviewed a $24-million class-action suit settlement over melamine-contaminated pet food has concluded that the deal is “fair, reasonable and adequate” except for one minor issue.
The issue relates to the limit of purchase claims to a maximum of $250,000. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third District, in an opinion filed Thursday, sent the case back to U.S. District Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8888676252608314014.post-66852807344410369312010-11-17T16:44:00.000-08:002010-12-21T20:06:08.397-08:00Feline Inflammatory Bowel Disease in CatsTreatment for inflammatory bowel disease in cats:
1. Foods:
Avoid the following ingredients in foods:
Lamb
Beef
Seafood
Wheat
Corn
Soy
Do feed: Poultry and rabbit
Read the ingredients on foods carefully because they often contain mixtures of different meats.
Avoid dry foods.
2. Probiotics: Consider probiotics. We recommend Fortiflora which can be found online Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8888676252608314014.post-91880442559323428702010-11-04T17:58:00.000-07:002010-11-04T18:38:54.750-07:00City Cat Gets Excellent Reviews on Yelp!
Thanks to our super sweet clients for posting the nicest reviews!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8888676252608314014.post-62121905237996861132010-10-30T13:33:00.000-07:002010-11-03T20:19:59.603-07:00Introducing Smiley Dog.... They Have Food and Toys for Cats Too!We would like to introduce Smiley Dog which is a local online pet store that offers free delivery of healthy, natural pet food, pet toys, and pet supplies in the Seattle, WA area. This is particularly beneficial to clients who do not have cars such as people in the Capitol Hill area and downtown. The owner of the store is often able to order things that are not listed on his website Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8888676252608314014.post-44384725052413503772010-07-12T20:12:00.000-07:002010-07-12T20:14:43.071-07:00Rabies in Washington StateWe recommend vaccinating all cats, even indoor cats for rabies due to the prevalence of the disease in bats in Washington State. Even indoor cats can be exposed to bats that enter the house.
The following information is from Communicable Disease and Epidemiology News published Public Health of Seattle and King County.
Bats are the primary reservoir for rabies in Washington State. &Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8888676252608314014.post-39080035003402257512010-05-25T14:41:00.000-07:002010-05-25T15:58:22.293-07:00Photos From The Holbox Spay and Neuter ProgramOver 300 dogs were spayed on Isla Holbox, Mexico and surrounding areas from May 8th through the 12th, 2010.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8888676252608314014.post-48731172480041831592010-03-18T13:12:00.000-07:002010-03-18T13:12:49.925-07:00The Most Common Food Ingredients that Cause GI Inflammation in CatsAvoid the feeding the following foods to cats that have sensitive stomachs:
1. Beef
2. Lamb
3. Seafood
4. Wheat
5. Corn
6. SoyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8888676252608314014.post-81958728381488275662010-02-18T20:17:00.000-08:002010-03-07T22:52:48.972-08:00Cats that Dislike Kidney DietsAccording to studies, cats with chronic renal failure that are on kidney diets live significantly longer than cats that are not on kidney diets. The most recent thought is that this is due to the fact that kidney diets limit phosphorus. Unfortunately, however, many cats are not too excited about kidney diets. There are now other options available that have been shown to benefit picky eaters: Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8888676252608314014.post-42719623586020922342010-02-18T20:07:00.001-08:002010-03-09T18:12:21.342-08:00Staging Kidney Disease in CatsGrade 1 creatinine <1.6
Grade 2 creatinine 1.6 to 2.9 (Increased drinking and urination)
Grade 3 creatinine 2.9 to 5.0 (Systemic signs such as bone pain, gastritis, and anemia)
Grade 4 creatinine >5.0 (Increased severity of systemic signs and uremic crisis)
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8888676252608314014.post-75183260124198550182010-01-25T17:09:00.000-08:002010-03-07T22:48:18.700-08:00Little KittyLittle kitty is the most recent addition to my household. To my visitors she is just a blur and many don’t realize that I have a third cat. She usually hides when friends come over due to the fact that she was originally feral and not socialized to humans until later. During the spring of 2009, I worked at the Feral Cats Spay and Neuter Clinic up in Lynnwood quite a bit, spaying and neutering Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8888676252608314014.post-76210401919466574292010-01-21T19:31:00.000-08:002010-01-26T19:14:26.982-08:00Piney Creek Studios Going Out of BusinessDue to the fact that Rita Miller who owns Piney Creek Studios is going out of business, City Cat is now in search of a quality card maker. We are sad to see her go because she provided us with quality gift cards that meant a lot to our clients.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8888676252608314014.post-75033850024001044332010-01-21T19:23:00.000-08:002010-01-26T19:13:54.260-08:00Dr. Laura Monahan purchases Atlantic Veterinary Hospital Rainier ValleyCity Cat is now able to refer surgeries, x-rays, dentals, and other needed services to Dr. Laura Monahan who recently purchased Atlantic Veterinary Hospital. Dr. Monahan is very feline friendly and has worked at Cats Exclusive, The Cat Clinic of Seattle, and Island Cats. We initially met at Ohio State when they were in veterinary school.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8888676252608314014.post-35821247195233146702010-01-20T21:00:00.000-08:002010-01-21T00:21:50.954-08:00U.S. Veterinarians join coalition to help HaitiJanuary 20, 2010U.S. Veterinarians join coalition to help HaitiSchaumburg, IL— The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) have joined a coalition of other animal health and welfare groups to help address the ongoing humanitarian relief efforts in Haiti following the January 12 earthquake that devastated the country.The Animal Relief Unknownnoreply@blogger.com