by Michael Lion cut – photo by moohaha (Flickr) Anesthetizing a cat is dangerous. The degree of risk depends on a number of facts two of which are the level of the vet’s skill and the amount of relevant equipment … Continue reading →
by Michael Vets justify declawing using a single argument; that it benefits cats on the basis that it stops cats being given up to shelters and therefore it helps create a better bond between cat and human. Whenever I have … Continue reading →
by Michael Periodontal disease – vet needs to clean under the gums hence general anesthetic – Photo by Eric__I_E We should know the risks associated with professional dental cleaning of our cat’s teeth. Whether we agree to having our cat’s … Continue reading →
by Donna Mankenta (Eagle Rock, CA) Kudos to the groups that brought pressure on the Los Angeles and Burbank City Councils to enact bans on declawing! It’s interesting to note the clinics in surrounding areas are “picking up the slack” … Continue reading →
by Maggie Sharp (Hobart, Tasmania, Australia) Photo by joeysplanting (Flickr – see base of page for link) Has anyone ever gone to the vet to do something basic and walked out with a giant bill? How annoying, unfair, and down-right … Continue reading →
by Michael Nice photo nice cat- by pantagrapher I am frightened to take my cat to the veterinarian. Why? Possibly the only difference between the majority of British veterinarians and the American veterinarians is how they make the extra pound … Continue reading →
by Michael (London, UK) Modified (of course!) photo by John on Flickr (Flickr name: mtsofan) The veterinarian’s oath is central to everything the vet does. It guides him or her. It is a reference point in decision making. It is … Continue reading →
by Michael (London, UK) Nala – declawed cat A vet tech who is painfully honest tells us that she can recognise the smell the blood of a declawed cat. She can recognizes the smell of a range of operations but … Continue reading →
by Michael (PoC Admin) We are the cat’s agent or guardian in the Vet/Cat/Us relationship. Veterinarians forget that the cat is the veterinarian’s client. Whenever, the word client is referred to by vets it is meant to mean the person … Continue reading →
by Susan (Ohio, USA) Arthritic Mushu. Declawing didn’t keep him in his 1st home & has caused significant urine damage in his 2nd. I’m so grateful for your education on this issue! I am 100% in favor of BANNING this … Continue reading →
