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| Dental Health and FORLS It is very important to get your pet’s teeth cleaned each year. Brushing your pet’s teeth is also important to maintain healthy gums and teeth. It sounds harder than it is—I find the finger toothbrushes easiest to use on my cats. Make sure to avoid any pet toothpaste containing fluoride as my vet says that is bad for kitties! Cat owners need to know about feline odontoclastic resorptive lesions (FORLs) too. FORLs have affected three of my kitties so far. The only recommended treatment to date is to remove the affected tooth and root. I recommend using OraVet plaque prevention dental gel to reduce dental problems in cats. Links about FORLS: |
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| Cat Urine & Stains Using a solution of white vinegar and water, dampen the affected area and soak up with white paper or cloth towels. Repeat until area is free of smells. Let dry. Repeat if necessary until odors are gone. Be careful not to drench carpeting! Contact City Kitty for a copy of the cleaning solutions tips! Do you have a cat that does not’t use its litter pan consistently, preferring to soil your carpet or other furnishings? Of a cat that scratches your sofa and chairs? What about a cat that sprays & marks certain areas of your home? If you have any of these problems you may find that Farnam’s Feliway Comfort Zone products will reduce and eliminate these inappropriate behaviors in your feline. Ask City Kitty about Feliway products and how they can resolve your cat’s behavior problem. If your cat is spraying or urinating inappropriately have him/her checked out by your family vet. It could be a medical problem, not just a behavioral problem. |
| Does Your Pet Scoot? The Truth about Anal Sacs. My older cat Boo will periodically scoot his rear on the carpet similar to that action taken by my now deceased Spice cat. It is not worms or parasites or a hot spot but anal sacs that need to be expressed. If you observe your pet scooting its rear on the carpet keep a record of when this occurs and talk to your vet. To learn more about Anal Sacs please read The Whole Truth about Anal Sacs at vetmedicine.com. |
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Cat Elimination Issue? Don't get rid of your cat before having it
checked by a vet! Have your cat evaluated by your vet to rule out
medical causes of inappropriate elimination problems. Vets tell me that
cats who urinate out of the cat box should have a thorough diagnostic exam
first before deciding the problem is behavioral in nature.
checked by a vet! Have your cat evaluated by your vet to rule out
medical causes of inappropriate elimination problems. Vets tell me that
cats who urinate out of the cat box should have a thorough diagnostic exam
first before deciding the problem is behavioral in nature.
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| A Better Cat Litter Pan If your cat is not using its cat litter pan appropriately you may have better luck with a plastic tub! Yes a plastic tub like Rubbermaid’s Latchable 58 qt. or Sterilite’s 58 qt. plastic tub. I recently switched from covered cat pans to the 58 qt. plastic tub and have been thrilled with the results. More room for the larger cat to do its business. Less litter kicked out of the tub. No more peeing or pooping outside the tub. Easier clean up due to tub’s slick surfacing. Best yet is the cost of the tub compared to traditional cat litter pans: $5—$7 per tub versus $20—$100 for cat litter pans. Try a plastic tub and let me know if your cat litter problems go away! |
Pilling a Cat Hint: Pilling a cat can be either an adventure, a challenge or easy. Use Pill Pockets to give your cat
oral medicines - easy to use and your cat will think of them as a treat!
oral medicines - easy to use and your cat will think of them as a treat!
Is Cat Coat Color Linked to Temperament? Do you wonder if cat coat color matters? Check out:
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| CONTACT US Sarah A. Grim, MSPH, CHE Certified Professional Pet-Sitter City Kitty Pet-sitting Service LLC 1205 Club Meadows Drive Columbia, MO 65203 573-268-8004 citykittypets@aol.com |
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