April 2024 Newsletter
Important Reminder!
CAC’s sister clinic, Urgent Animal Care of Arlington, is only roughly 1 mile from either of CAC’s locations, open every day of the week, and is a great alternative option if you need one! Just like us humans, sometimes our pets need to be seen for an urgent problem (ear infections, coughing, vomiting/diarrhea, etc.) outside their primary care provider’s hours but may not require a full emergency center visit.
UAC does utilize online booking - this allows owners to book their arrival time ahead and not have to wait in the lobby or their car until the team is ready for their pet. Check out their booking page here!
The Right Way to Talk to Your Dog…
Sure, we all talk to our pets - full conversations, scolding, training, telling them they are the best boy/girl in the world; and while we love to believe in our hearts that they’re able to grasp our language the truth is pet’s communicate and learn through their own habits and behaviors specific to their species. Take a look at this article for a breakdown of the ways dogs specifically, learn and how knowledge of these behaviors and habits can help us better understand and communicate with our dogs!
Design With Pets in Mind!
It may be a dog-eat-dog world but it’s definitely human-designed and centered! As the weather gets better and our pets want to start spending more time outdoors, take a look at this article on how to prep your yard and build a safe and enjoyable space for all family members, including pets!
DVM Blog Post Highlight: Coughing Cats
In this month’s DVM Blog Post, Dr. Fitzgerel dives into the topic of coughing cats! While cats definitely have some normal, if not strange noises - hairballs, sneezes, heaving sniffing, and of course purring - they can also experience coughing, though this is more often unnoticed. The most common way someone describes a cat cough without knowing it, is to say their cat is throwing up a lot of hairballs but, the hairballs are never found…so what causes a cat to cough?
Cats can cough for a few reasons, but most of the time, it is caused by lower airway disease, similar to asthma in people. So what do you do if you notice your cat coughing? The first step is to always set up a physical exam with a vet so they can take an in-depth listen and perform any additional diagnostics that may be needed!
Fear Free Tip of the Month
With cats being able to purr up to 54 decibels, it’s not surprising to learn they can have positive (and negative) reactions to music and vibrations! This article looks at an increasing number of studies researching the effects of music on cats that suggest they show physiological and behavioral responses to certain types of music. This helps look at how to utilize that music to create a calm and FEAR-FREE environment for your cat - at home, in the car, or at the vet! Bonus points if you’ve noticed CAC uses calming music in all its exam rooms for all patients!