Hello everyone!
It’s that time of year! Our May Day Newsletter has been released!
Flash is encouraging you to sit back and take a look at the May Day 2017 HSCC Newsletter!
Hello everyone!
It’s that time of year! Our May Day Newsletter has been released!
Flash is encouraging you to sit back and take a look at the May Day 2017 HSCC Newsletter!
It’s been a while since we shared some freebies here on the blog. So I gathered up some links to share with you all. Enjoy!
Free safety pack from the ASPCA
Free Stand for Wildlife sticker from WCS.org.
Free treat sample from California Carrots.
Free sample of flushable doggy poop bags.
Free Rachel Ray Nutrish pet food sample.
See you next time!
Meet Cody!
Tabby – Grey • Adult • Male • Large
Cody is a lover. He is very laid back and doesn’t demand immediate attention but spend some time in the cat room and next thing you know he will be at your feet asking for some loving. He is a very special guy. His owner died and asked that we care for him. We all loved his owner and want to do the best for Cody.
The Muskogee Phoenix has issued a warning article to residents in the area:
Dr. Larry Hamilton of Honor Heights Veterinary Clinic, 4011 W. Okmulgee Ave., said he normally had seen one or two cases a year. “This past month, I diagnosed 12,” he said.
The disease is a parasite, feline cytauxzoonosis, carried by ticks that have fed on wild bobcats, which are known reservoirs for the disease.
The parasite does not affect humans, dogs, or other animals other than cats, veterinarians say.
Cats with the parasite develop a high fever and become lethargic or anorectic, Hamilton said.
“They do not want to eat,” he said. “Very few survive the disease.”
Hamilton said it takes an hour or two for the tick to infect a cat.
via Muskogee Phoenix
Prevention is key to keeping cats safe. Use Flea/Tick medications for ALL your pets.
“If your cat likes to stay in the yard, try to keep your grass mowed down so it’s not tall,” she said. “The ticks tend to like the taller grasses. Keep the shrubbery trimmed short and remove debris around your house. Do daily tick checks on the cats and remember to look between their toes. If your cat lives with a dog, make sure you are using some type of tick control on the dog as it can bring ticks into your house, which can then feed on your cat.”
via Science Daily
via Science Daily
According to the Companion Animal Council, the disease is most often observed “between March and September, when the tick vectors are active.”
Where is Cytauxzoon felis found?
The lone star tick, Amblyomma americanum, is considered to be the main vector ofcytauxzoon felis. The disease has been found in the states of:
- Texas
- Arkansas
- Louisiana
- Virginia
- Kansas
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Oklahoma
- Missouri
- Louisiana
- Mississippi
- Georgia
- Arkansas
- Florida
- Tennessee
Symptoms of Cytauxzoon felis
While bobcats, the natural hosts, are typically asymptomatic, domestic cats are not so lucky. After being bitten by a tick carrying this protozoan parasite, domestic cats typically show signs within 5-14 days.Infected cats often present with:
- Depression
- Lethargy
- Anorexia
- Fever
- Dehydration
Unfortunately, the disease progresses quickly and affected cats can die within 2-3 days without treatment.
Siamese • Adult • Female • Medium
Missy is love in a fur coat. And speaking of Missy’s fur coat, isn’t it beautiful? She’s a sweetheart and is eager to find her forever home.
Rescues are spayed/neutered and current on their shots, which means they are ready for their new home!
Mammy is a gorgeous sleek lady with stunning eyes.
American Shorthair • Adult • Female • Medium
She’s calm and somewhat talkative with a soft meow.. She enjoys interacting with people at Petsense where you can meet her. Mammy has passed all vet tests, is de-wormed and is current on flea preventative.
Meet Taco!
Domestic Short Hair
Adult
Female
Large
Taco is a good gal and is living in a foster home, so she is ready for her own home any time. Felines have age-appropriate shots, standard vet tests done, and are spayed/neutered.