LaLo is a handsome (and mischievous) young pup who came into the clinic with Dr. Green and her team after his family witnessed him gobble up cherry pits at home. Dr. Green began by performing a thorough physical exam of LaLo and, as expected, he was clinically very normal and bouncing around, happy to get some extra attention at his visit. Since LaLo had eaten the cherry pits within an hour of getting to the clinic, the decision was made to induce vomiting to try to get as many of the cherry pits out and hopefully avoid any further issues. LaLo was given an injection of a medication to make him vomit. Within minutes of receiving this medication, LaLo vomited up 18 cherry pits. Then, with one final heave and much to everyone’s surprise, he also vomited up a sock. Thanks to LaLo’s family looking out for him and getting him into the clinic as soon as they were able to, the team was able to help prevent LaLo from developing clinical signs such as vomiting, diarrhea, and potential intestinal obstruction. Although cherry pits themselves in CARROT AND CATNIP CAT TREATS CURIOUS PUPPY THROWS UP THE UNEXPECTED
SUBWAY’S Advice Alley
February is a month close to my heart (and health!) — National Cat Health Month. Did you know that when you bring us felines to the vet just once a year, it’s like humans visiting your doctor every 4-5 years? A lot can happen in that time! As much as we cats love our independence, we rely on you to monitor our health. Cats are experts at masking discomfort and illness, so yearly checkups are needed to catch underlying health issues. At the regular wellness visit, your friends at Petersen Pet Hospital will talk with you about any changes you’ve noticed in our behavior, litter box habits, and more. These conversations provide clues to small changes that may indicate more significant health issues. They’ll also give you pointers on flea and parasite prevention. It’s a common misconception that indoor cats are safe from these critters, but they can find their way to us through various means. Nutrition is another topic you’ll discuss. Our dietary needs change as we age — kitten food won’t cut it for a distinguished adult like me! The veterinarians here guide humans in choosing the best food for their cat’s age and health needs. A properly fed cat is a happy cat! In the physical exam, the doctors here check everything from the tip of our nose to the tip of our tails. They even do a teeth screening. Teeth diseases are among the leading diseases in cats that are entirely preventable. Good oral health adds an average of three years to our lives! Now, let’s address the elephant in the room — or the cat in the vet’s office. We cats hate going to the vet. It’s stressful for us. Thankfully, all the humans here understand that and use fear-free techniques. The veterinary CELEBRATING NATIONAL CAT HEALTH MONTH
team has a variety of strategies to calm our nerves, including medication if needed. Everything goes smoother if we are relaxed and cooperative. The doctors here ensure we’re healthy so we can focus on more important things like napping, bird watching, and cuddling with our humans. If you want to bring your cat in for a wellness check, call Petersen Pet Hospital, and they will ensure your cat lives a long and spoiled life just like me.
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