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Choosing A Vet…

September 9th, 2008

CAT NIPS – Tuesday, September 9, 2008
“Stories, Facts & Tips on the World’s Most Popular Pet”
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Dear Fellow Ailurophile!

Good Afternoon,

Just in case you’re having a ‘bad day’ here’s a little
bit of humor to help lighten your load…and hope, brighten
your day. Enjoy!

Why You Should Suspect Your Cat Has Your
Email Password….

1. E-Mail flames from some guy named “Fluffy.”

2. Traces of kitty litter in your keyboard.

3. You find you’ve been subscribed to strange news-
groups like alt.recreational.catnip.

4. Your web browser has a new home page
<http://www.feline.com>.

5. Your mouse has teeth marks in it… and a strange
aroma of tuna.

6. Hate-mail messages to Apple Computer Corp. about
their release of “CyberDog.”

7. Your new ergonomic keyboard has a strange ter-
ritorial scent to it.

8. Little kitty carpal-tunnel braces near the scratch-
ing post.
Now on with today’s CatNips….
Cassie Cattails

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How Do I Choose A Veterinarian For My Cat

Your choice of a veterinarian is an extremely impor-
tant decision that could profoundly affect the quality
of care that your cat receives. So how does one go
about choosing a vet?

First, you should probably begin by defining your needs.
It may help you to compose a list of those things that
are a priority for you. For instance, do you need some-
one in close proximity to your home? If you depend on
public transportation or a friend driving you then dis-
tance is certainly a very important consideration. Do
you prefer an old-fashioned one-veterinarian office, or
a multi veterinarian practice with on staff specialists
and the latest in diagnostic equipment? Of course there
are many practices which fall somewhere in between
these extremes – just something to consider while nar-
rowing down your choices.

Does you cat have any special needs such as a history
of urinary blockages? Is he diabetic, or have a heart
disease? If so, then you need a veterinarian with as
much experience as possible in treating that particular
problem.

Do you think you want a hospital with all the latest
technology like laser surgery, CAT scans, and magnetic
imaging? Of course everyone wants the best diagnostic
tools, but these machines have to be paid for, and
once in a while that causes extra testing and costs
that perhaps could have been done without.

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How Do I Begin Looking For A Veterinarian?

If you have friends or family members with pets, ask
which clinic they use and what they like and dislike
about the clinic, the vets, and the staff. If you are
new to the area and don’t know anyone, you might want
to go through your phone book to look for possible
candidates. You might want to look for a feline
specialist if one is available, or a veterinarian in
an AAHA Hospital with feline accreditation.

If there isn’t a specialist in your area, don’t worry
- many general practice vets are extremely capable,
very concerned with continuing education and they make
it a real point to stay informed. Make a list of the 5
or so veterinarians you think are most likely to suit
you. Then call the offices and ask a few simple ques-
tions over the phone. The receptionist won’t have time
for an extended conversation, but should be able to
tell you their days and office hours, who handles the
emergencies after hours, how many vets they have on
staff, and whether clients are able to get in the same
day or typically have to wait for an appointment. This
conversation, besides giving you answers to important
questions, will give you a feel for the office. There
are not really any right or wrong answers at this
point- you’re just finding out how they sound over the
telephone. Mark off any that rub you the wrong way and
continue.

Next, drive by all of the locations and check out the
time it takes to get there making special note of
traffic issues, parking, and the general look of the
place. If getting there is easy, there is sufficient
parking, and the building seems well maintained, keep
them on your list. If not cross them off.

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– FROM THE “CAT SCRAPS” FILE:

The sound a cat makes is unique and is rendered ono-
matopoeically as “meow” or similar variants (”miaow”,
“miau” etc.) in most European languages as well as
Mandarin Chinese. Japanese has it as “nyaa” or “nyan”;
Korean as “yaong” or “nyaong”. In Arabic the sound is
transcribed as “mowa’a”.