Monthly Archives: January 2013

Cat Friendly Veterinarian Certification

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Rebecca Schmidt

The American Association of Feline Practitioners has developed a certification for veterinary practices to become “feline friendly”. There are specific criteria that a certified Cat Friendly Practice must meet. Cat friendly veterinarians have met a standard of practice including the … Continue reading →

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How Do I Get My Cat To The Vet?

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Rebecca Schmidt

Obviously it’s important to bring your kitty to the veterinarian. Unfortunately most cats do not enjoy the trip. There are little things we can do as owners to make the visit to the vet more acceptable to our feline companions. … Continue reading →

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Do Indoor Cats Need Yearly Check Ups?

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Rebecca Schmidt

Cats are naturally programmed to hide illness. If a cat acts sick in the wild they become a target for larger prey. Cats who live inside the home still possess this instinct to mask symptoms of disease. This can make … Continue reading →

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Feline Diabetes

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Rebecca Schmidt

Feline diabetes (cat diabetes) is usually type 2 diabetes. Feline Diabetes normally occurs for 1 of 2 reasons. One, the cat does not make enough insulin, or two, the cat is insulin resistant or is resistant to the insulin it … Continue reading →

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