CHICO HOSPITAL FOR CATS COMPASSIONATE HEALTHCARE EXCLUSIVELY FOR CATS 548 W. EAST AVENUE CHICO, CA 95926 530-892-2287

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  • Our Services
    • Annual Exams
    • Boarding
    • Dental
    • Diagnostic Testing
    • Grooming
    • Hyperthyroidism Treatment
    • Laser Therapy
    • Preventive Care Plans
    • Spays/Neuters
    • Phone App/Loyalty Program
    • Petly Pet Portal
  • Our Hospital
    • Contact Info
    • Our History
  • Our Team
    • Veterinarians
    • Technicians
    • Veterinary Assistants
    • Domino, Kitty Ambassador
  • Petly (Pet Portal)
    • Pet Portal (Petly)
  • Educational Resources
  • Blog
  • Hyperthyroidism Treatment
    • Hyperthyroidism Treatment-FAQ
    • Comparison Radioiodine vs Methimazole
    • Hyperthyroidism Information
    • Hyperthyroidism Therapy What to Expect
    • Hyperthyroidism Therapy Contact Form
    • Referral Form
  • Videos
  • Adoptions
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How to Make Your Cat Comfortable at home

12/12/2019

 
Podcast #23 Shownotes - In this episode, Samet & Jan share ways to ensure your cat is comfortable at home.
  • PROVIDE A SAFE PLACE
 Safety and predictability are two critical characteristics required for cats to feel safe enough to act out their normal behavior repertoire.

  • PROVIDE MULTIPLE & SEPARATED KEY ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES 
Every cat should have these 6 resources available individually to them:  food, water, toileting areas, scratching areas, play areas, and resting or sleeping areas.  Cats who are unrelated do not care much for sharing resources.  Most cats have preferences for eating and drinking.  They prefer different textures for scratching.  Cardboard, sisal posts, horizontal, vertical, anything but furniture hopefully.  Some cats like cave-like resting areas, high spots, and warm beds.  Owners can learn what their cats favor by observing their cats choices.

  • PROVIDE OPPORTUNITY FOR PLAN & PREDATORY BEHAVIOR 
Cats are solitary hunters and play is part of acting out that natural behavior to stalk and chase. This is a separate need from eating and one that can be very critical to quality of life.  Please check out the Chico Hospital for Cats episode #20 The Perfect Cat Toys for ideas.

  • PROVIDE POSITIVE, CONSISTENT & PREDICTABLE HUMAN-CAT SOCIAL INTERACTION 
Our beloved cats love us back. They bond with us very significantly which is a unique quality of these remarkable creatures. No other species of cats has formed the same bond with us and it must be protected. Punishment is always a bad idea. Unlike dogs, cats associate punishment with the “punisher” and not any act they may have engaged in.

  • PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT RESPECTS THE IMPORTANCE OF THE CAT'S SENSE OF SMELL 
Cats have a far more powerful sense of smell than we do and use in to communicate with each other. Harsh odors should be avoided and places to leave scent marks encouraged.

  • Cat owners can find reliable information on catfriendly.com

Why Even Indoor Only Cats Need the “Upper Respiratory” Vaccine?

1/13/2015

 
Bubba is a young male cat that shares his home with two other cats.  They are all indoor only and had been quite healthy until Bubba suddenly became lethargic and stopped eating.  About 24 hours later he was drooling, sneezing and had excessive tearing of his eyes.  When he came to see me he had 104 degree fever and ulcers on his tongue.  He had to be hospitalized for 36 hours with intravenous fluids, pain control, and antibiotics until he started eating on his own again.  It took 2 weeks for him to fully recover.

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10 Tips for Feline Wellness

1/5/2015

 
1. Make Yearly Vet Visits a Routine -- Almost twice as many cats than dogs never visit the veterinarian. Preventive care examinations or check-ups for all cats should occur a minimum of once yearly, and more frequently for senior cats and those with chronic conditions. During the physical examination, veterinarians assess your cats current health, and also can often detect conditions that may affect your cat’s health long before they become significant so they can be managed or cured before they become painful or more costly. Cats need routine veterinary check-ups to promote longer, happier, and healthier lives.

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Monday:           8:00 am to 6:00 pm
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Chico Hospital for Cats

548 W. East Avenue
Chico, CA 95926
We strive to provide the most feline-friendly environment possible. We are Chico's ONLY Feline-exclusive veterinary hospital. We are also the ONLY Gold designated AAFP Cat Friendly Practice in Northern California.
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