If the kitten is with Mom, then we wouldn't necessarily recommend that until they're closer to about six to eight weeks—at the age of weaning....
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Punish just gives such a negative connotation, right? We like to say more redirect or appropriate discipline if needed....
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Often it can....
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Yes, I believe so. And in some ways, some people think that kittens or cats take less time than dogs or puppies....
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There are some over-the-counter medications out there, but we have to be extremely cautious because they can cause problems in our kitty friends....
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A couple of reasons. Most commonly, we do kitten lab work in preparation for their spay and neuter....
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You want to ensure that you're going to have a good relationship with the pet....
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We immediately scan it to make sure it's working....
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The lab work for our senior cats would be to ensure that they aren't developing a problem that can commonly occur as cats age.
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Our cats are very sensitive to pain medication. And so, we don't recommend it, especially if it's not an NSAID, as Tylenol can be deadly to them....
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Pilling a cat is a funny concept, but some cats really handle it well. So the best thing to do is kind of grab the top of their jaw....
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That's a great question. I think that most lab tests that we would choose to run, we would choose them because of their accuracy....
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CBD is a super hot topic right now, and there's a lot of research going into dosing schedules, how effective it is, and when to use it....
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I think one of the most important things to know is they are high energy. They require a lot of activity and stimulation, and so be prepared....
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Very similar to people. We use a needle, and we draw from whatever part in the kitty that is comfortable for them....
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You should observe them for some time afterward because they can hide it, spit it up, or spit it out if they didn't take it....
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Certainly doesn't seem to be. I've microchipped hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of cats, and it's a syringe with a needle on it....
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We try to make it as stress-free as possible, whether we are distracting by petting or using the catnip or treats if they're food motivated....
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Miss Thing here is not too keen about the food. She's not one to believe us that it's not going to have medication in it....
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I would not.
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