Author Archives: Rebecca Schmidt

Is it Safe to Have My Cat’s Teeth Cleaned?

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Rebecca Schmidt

A yearly dental cleaning is one of the more important parts of your companion’s health care. Sadly by age three the majority of cats have dental disease. If your kitty is in good health and your veterinarian has checked your … Continue reading →

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How Much Does A Cat Dental Cleaning Cost

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Rebecca Schmidt

Yearly dental cleanings for your cat are very important. By age 3 over seventy percent of cats have dental disease. Knowing what a dental procedure costs allows you to plan early and work this into your budget. A dental cleaning … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Dangers For Your Cat

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Rebecca Schmidt

Valentine’s Day is romantic and fun. Some of the things we enjoy on this holiday can be troublesome for our feline companions. Flowers We all think of roses on Valentine’s Day. Unfortunately they can cause gastrointestinal upset in our feline … Continue reading →

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Feline Heartworm Disease

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Rebecca Schmidt

Heartworm disease in your kitty is an unseen enemy. A lot of people don’t even know that cats can develop heartworm disease. Indoor felines as well as outdoor felines can develop this parasitic infection. Heartworm disease is carried by the … Continue reading →

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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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Feline Asthma

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Rebecca Schmidt

Does your kitty cough, gag, wheeze, or have difficulty breathing? Have you noticed weight loss or decreased appetite in your feline friend? These are all possible symptoms of feline asthma. Feline asthma is an inflammatory bronchial disease. This disease has … Continue reading →

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Holiday Hazards For Cats

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Rebecca Schmidt

1) Fatty Foods : Foods that your cat does not usually eat can cause gastrointestinal upset. Some foods like chocolate are toxic to the cat. Avoid feeding your cat table scraps. If they must have a bite of turkey, choose … Continue reading →

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