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[LAKEWOOD, CO; BRIDGEWATER, NJ; March 2, 2021] Two of the world s leading veterinary organizations are proud to announce updated recommendations in the 2021 AAHA/AAFP Feline Life Stage Guidelines. The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) and the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) convened a Task Force of experts in feline medicine to define distinct feline life stages and provide a framework for individualized healthcare plans.
Understanding a cat s life stage and lifestyle greatly impacts healthcare strategies. Veterinary professionals have a responsibility to stress the need for ongoing care for feline patients at every stage of their lives. The updated Guidelines detail the evolution of feline biology and lifestyle over time, requiring different approaches to healthcare for kittens and senior cats.
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If you love cats but can’t stop sneezing when you’re around them, don’t despair! These breeds may be the answer to your problems.
More people are allergic to cats than to any other animal. In fact, an estimated one in five people worldwide experiences allergy symptoms ranging from sneezing and itchy eyes to coughing, wheezing, and hives when exposed to cats. Many people mistakenly believe that their allergic response depends on how much fur the cat has. But studies have found that the amount of fur is irrelevant and that some of the most hypoallergenic cats actually have lush, long hair. These are the most friendly cat breeds.
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I was talking to one of my stepmother s friends recently, and she mentioned that her dog had been diagnosed with a heart murmur. You should take him to a veterinary cardiologist, I said. I didn t know they had cardiologists for dogs, she replied. They have every kind of specialist for pets that they do for people, I told her. I should know. Over the years, my seven dogs, past and present, have been to a number of them.
Veterinarians with a string of letters behind their name and DVM or VMD title are board-certified. They ve put in long hours and years of study to earn the designation of diplomate and membership in the specialty organization, after passing tough certification exams (boards). For instance, an internal medicine specialist s designation is DACVIM, Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. If you were to see the letters DECVIM, it means the veterinarian was certified through a European internal medicine organization.
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Veterinary professionals encourage routine care for all cats to ensure a happy, healthy life
(TIPP CITY, Ohio) NEWS: Tipp City Veterinary Hospital is proud to announce it has been recognized as an official Cat Friendly Practice® (CFP). The Cat Friendly Practice® program helps veterinary teams stay ahead of best practices in feline medicine.
As a Cat Friendly Practice, the Hospital reached specific criteria to demonstrate the unique ability to treat and handle cats, resulting in less stressful visits for cats and their caregivers.
Tailoring medical care to cats’ specific needs, Tipp City Veterinary Hospital created a more comfortable environment for all pets. Staff members worked tirelessly to become a CFP and implemented changes to make the hospital more “cat friendly.