The diagnostic imaging itself is not painful. If you've ever had an x-ray or even an ultrasound, you know that that in itself is not painful....
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When I think about baseline, I think about "normal." So if we have baseline radiographs or x-rays, we know what your cat's "normal" is....
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Most of your clients are in those rooms for only about 30 minutes, maybe a handful of times per year. That means you have a limited amount of face-to-face time to create an experience that clients will remember as valuable, engaging, and beneficial. In this article, we’ll look at the teamwork strategies that will make new clients feel welcome and keep your exam rooms filling with appointments....
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The big thing is trying to keep the cat groomed, keeping them combed out, keeping them from getting matted, and then looking for lumps and bumps....
Are there things I can do at home to help my cat avoid skin issues? - Animal Hospital of Statesville
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There are. One of the big things is keeping your cat nice and lean. How about that? Most people didn't think this was going to be a fat talk....
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A big thing I find with cats, especially indoor cats, is proper nutrition and portion control....
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As we just mentioned, you're normally going to see a lump or a bump. Sometimes they can get oozy and inflamed, scalier, crusty, or loose hair....
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Yes. The allergies issue in cats is honestly not as bad as it is in dogs. We do see allergies and cats....
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Just like you or me, minor abrasion or cut irritation that we may clean up will heal on it. We don't have to see a doctor for that....
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And skin cancer in cats is not a death sentence....
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Cats get very similar skin cancers to what you and I can get....
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We commonly see parasites in cats. Fleas are always a concern with cats. We also sometimes even will see ticks with cats....
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Of course, it's optional, but we would say that it's very necessary....
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Some of the breeds, like a Siamese, are more prone. Breeds like the sphynx cat that doesn't have hair, obviously, are more prone....
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It can....
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If you see some swelling or an abscess....
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With some of these, honestly, very little, but sun exposure in cats and people can lead to types of skin cancer....