Archive for the ‘ PET MAINTENANCE ’ Category
BOND WITH YOUR PET
Are you a worried owner wondering how to get your pet involved. Here is an excellent article to guide owners, which explains how to entice their pet and win over their attention.
I met doctor sarah from Philippines and had a heated conversation while i was pitching on the human part of pet care, she was [...]
Feeding your ferret
Feeding your ferret
Most people feed their ferrets high-quality dry cat food, such as Iams, Science Diet, or ProPlan, or a good ferret food such as Totally Ferret. High- quality food may cost a bit more, but your pet will be much healthier and eat a lot less, so it really isn’t more expensive. Soft cat food is not good for ferrets’ [...]
FELINE VACCINATION RECOMMENDATIONS
FELINE VACCINATION RECOMMENDATIONS
Why do our cats and kittens need vaccinations?
Vaccinating your cat or kitten will help protect them from many common infectious diseases which could cause serious illness or even death. These vaccines prepare the immune system for fighting off contagious viruses and bacteria. If you are thinking
about boarding your cat or kitten, most facilities require all [...]
Feline Urologic Syndrome
FUS is the clinical condition that occurs as a result of cysitis and/or urethritis (inflammation of the uretha). It is characterized by the frequent passing of often-times bloody urine, or partial to complete obstruction of the urinary tract.
Signs of Feline Urologic Syndrome
Because FUS is a very serious disease that can be fatal to a cat [...]
Feline Urologic Syndrome Treatment/Management
Treatment/Management
If your cat’s urinary tract is blocked, your veterinarian will immediately empty the urinary bladder. Then, your cat will be given a detailed examination to determine the appropriate therpay. Immediate treatment may include fluid therapy to relieve dehydration and rebalance the blood chemistry, removal of any mineral crystals obstructing urine flow, insertion of a urinary [...]
Feline Urologic Syndrome Home Management
Home Management
Once home, your pet needs attention and care. It is very important that you provide free access to fresh, clean water. You should also provide a clean litter box for each cat in your household.
Follow instructions carefully if your cat has a prescribed medication. (See: How to Medicate Your Cat.)
During and immediately following the [...]
Feline Urologic Syndrome
How to Collect and Test Urine
1. If your veterinarian asks you to collect a urine sample, replace your normal litter with an insert substance (styrofoam packing) or Nosorb, a polypropylene litter. Another alternative is to use aquariaum gravel in the litter pan. This gravel doesn’t absorb urine and can be washed between samples.
2. After your [...]
OVERVIEW OF FELINE TRANSFUSION MEDICINE
With the increased interest in feline medicine and surgery, transfusion therapy has become an integral part of the supportive management of critically ill and anemic cats. An Eastern US veterinary school has tripled its number of feline transfusions in the last decade and anemia is by far the most common medical indication for transfusion in the cat (75%).
Feline anemia may [...]
FELINE BLOOD DONOR
FELINE BLOOD DONOR
Many clinics have identified a few typed cats for their needs. Type A is by far the most common blood and thus common donors should have type A. Type B is more common among purebred cats. The ideal feline blood donor is a short haired but lean, young cat. Splenectomy is not recommended.
Cats may donate up to [...]
TRAINING YOUR PET TO TOLERATE TOE NAIL TRIMMING
Some dogs and cats resent having their paws held or their nails trimmed. This intolerance is partly instinctive in young animals, and may also be learned from an unpleasant experience during nail trimming. The living portion of the nail bed contains sensitive nerves and blood vessels. If toenails are cut too short, a dog or cat learns that [...]