Adult cats can hide things. So, that would be one reason to do a well check—to detect problems early and serve as a baseline.
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So cats are a little tricky because, as you can see, they're squirmy. So what can help is having a blanket here....
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Yeah, there are a few on the market. The vast majority are not going to be safe....
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Never. I know that sounds crazy, but punishment is never a good option....
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There are many different lab tests. We've talked about some of those....
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Well, good question. We use HomeAgain microchips. These sterile syringes come in little packages. Inside the syringe is a sterile microchip....
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Medications that are safe to give to your cat are ones we give them after a full history, physical exam, assessment, and perhaps even some diagnost...
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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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There are different types of medication and many different delivery mechanisms....
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It's about the same as a person. So your furry friend will feel a little prick in the area....
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It is a needle poke, so the cat reacts as they might to a vaccine....
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There are. There are some antihistamines that you can give to cats....
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Bonding comes through play. That's the best way I like to bond with my kids. Find what they love. Some cats will fetch....
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Often it can....
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I've never seen it. I've never seen a cat scratch it. I've never seen them be in pain from it....
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I don't know if that is possible entirely, but things to think about would be: is there something that you would not want them to be on or potentia...
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NSAIDs like the ones we humans use, such as Tylenol or Advil, can be very toxic to dogs and cats, especially if, as I said, we're not considering t...
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Kittens have a lot of energy, which isn't necessarily a bad thing....