The fleas are coming, are you ready?

Buy 1 6pk adult Revolution and receive 2 free doses (normally 1) Buy 1 9pk adult Revolution and receive 3 free doses (normally 2) Don't have time to come into the hospital? That's okay we will ship it to your home so you can spend more time in the cool a/c then the hot car. Revolution doesn't just protect against those pesky flea's it also protects against heartworms, hookworms, roundworms and ear mites. Please see previous blog/Facebook postings to learn more about Heartworms, hookworms and roundworms or call us at 972-745-2287 with any questions or concerns.

Are you really saving with Online Pharmacies?

Did you know that online pharmacies shouldn't be selling Revolution? We have become accustom to seeing our flea and heartworm preventions in Costco, Sam's Club, Walmart, Target and numerous online pharmacies but did you know that the company that sells Revolution does not sell their product to them? Attached is a letter from Pfizer the company that makes and produces Revolution the flea and heartworm medication. It basically states that they DO NOT sell their prescription medication to outlets, pet supply stores, internet sites or any other distribution facility where a veterinary-client-patient relationship does not exit- nor do they support in any way secondary supply to these businesses. In addition should you elect to purchase your medications from a online pharmacy or any other vendor and your pet develops a condition ( like heart worms, fleas...etc) or a reaction Pfizer will not offer any payment for reimbursement because they cannot verify how their products are reaching these businesses so they cannot ensure proper handling, or if the product is legitimate or counterfeit. We encourage you to learn about the counterfeit market for animal healthy proucts by accessing the FDA website at http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/ResourcesforYou/AnimalHealthLiteracy/ucm203000.htm Please call for any questions or concerns

Now offering Coppell city registration

**NOW OFFERING**

Due to the recent increase in fines for unregistered pets in the city of Coppell we are now offering licensing here at the Cat Hospital of Coppell for 1 year city tags. This will keep your travel time significantly and we have the tags in clinic so registration will not have to be done in the City of Coppell's main office. We are working to also offer registration for Irving residents but please stay tuned for this as we do not have their tags available at this time.

Please call with any questions and please remember if you live in Irving and Coppell that it is required to register all indoor and outdoor pets.

Altered Feline Cost: 11.00 for 1 year registration
Senior citizen discount: 6.00 for 1 year registration

Unaltered Feline Cost: 21.00 for 1 year registration
Senior citizen discount: 21.00 for 1 year registration.

Please call with any questions or concerns.

Fecal Parasites in Indoor only cats

This information is being quoted directly from the Winn Feline Foundation and the Center of Disease Control.

As we all know we have heard that " indoor only cat" reason for not performing fecal exams on an annual basis but this just might change your mind. Fecal samples from 1,322 cats that were presented for gastric upset from homes surrounding the DFW area were processed for parasite detection over a 3.5 year period. All samples were processed by both zinc sulfate and sugar double centrifugal flotation (standard testing methods) In slightly over half of the samples (50.9%), at least one parasite was detected upon microscope examination. At least 18 different parasites ranging from 0.2% to 21% in prevalence was recorded. The two most prevalent parasites in this study were Coccidia (Cystoisopora) and Roundworms (Toxocara cati)each having a prevalence of 21%. The next most prevalent was Giardia species cyst at 8.9%, followed by the cat Lungworm (Aelurostrongylus abstrusus) at 6.2%.

This study results indicate prevalence determination based solely on fecal examination is like to underestimate the true prevalence of infection in the population. Many of the parasites detected in the study are acquired by predation, which is even possible in owned cats that do not have outdoor access. Indoor cats that were affected has the potential for visits from mice, roaches, voles and other transport hosts (fleas, etc.)

These findings would support the recommendations that all pets, even those under routine veterinary care, should have at least one fecal examination and should be placed on year-round prevention for internal and external parasites.

Please call the Cat Hospital of Coppell today to schedule your annual routine exam to discuss the potential risks your feline friend may be exposed to.

Related Articles:
Queen EV, Marks SL and Farver TB. Prevalence of selected bacterial and parasitic agents in feces from diarrheic and healthy control cats from Northern California. J Vet Intern Med. 2012; 26: 54-60.

Pet's Appetite for Oddities Adds Up To Millons in Treatment Costs

Veterinary Pet Insurance Co. policyholders spent nearly $5.2 million treating pets that ingested foreign objects from January through November 2011, VPI reported. The Brea, Calif., pet insurance company received more than 6,500 foreign-object ingestion claims during that period. Surgery to remove foreign objects cost an average of $1,472, and surgery to remove foreign objects from the intestine cost an average of $1,910. Top 20 items that deserve recognition:

- Box of razor blades
- Entire tube of dog toothpaste
- Artificial finger nails
- Two plastic baggies and a bottle cap
- 62 vitamin D soft gels
- G.I. Joe action figure
- Glass ornament
- 5 inch skewer
- Fish hook and line
- Jellyfish
- Marijuana cookie
- Hemorrhoid suppositories
- Burrito wrapped in foil
- The corner of a bed
- Rat (swallowed whole)
- The head of stuffed animal, a long leather lace and multiple hard plastic pieces
- Two plastic eyeballs and a bunch of broccoli stems
- Deer antlers
- Dental floss
- Sweatshirt

Please call the Cat Hospital of Coppell for a list of recommended insurance companies.

Does your cat have anxiety? Travel poorly? Cat Hospital to the rescue!!

Does your kitty have trouble traveling to the Veterinarian? Do you wish you could take away their anxiety without sedating them? Do you have a kitty that just wont take a pill or liquid?



The Cat Hospital of Coppell is proud to announce the product Elavil Transdermal Gel. We here at the Cat Hospital have asked many clients what prevents them or their cats from having a pleasant and easy experience and the answer is almost always how their pet behaves in the car or in the Veterinarians office. Elavil transdermal gel is a anxiety medication that allows the medication to be absorbed into the bloodstream through the skin of your cat's ear. Elavil is best used in patients who do not travel well, show aggressive behavior at the Veterinarian's office, storm anxiety and many others. Please contact the Cat Hospital of Coppell today to discuss if this would meet your feline's needs.

Foods Your Cat Should Never Eat

As we all know there are some very common household items that are toxic if not lethal to your furry friends. Here are some updated lists and how they may ingest them:

1. ONIONS, GARLIC, CHIVES: Onion in all forms-- powdered, raw, cooked, or dehydrated can break down a cat's red blood cells, leading to anemia. That is even true for onion powder that's found in some baby foods. An occasional small dose probably won't hurt but eating a large quantity once or eating smaller amounts regularly can cause onion poisoning. Along with onions, garlic, and chives can cause gastrointestinal upset.

2. CAFFEINE: Caffeine in large enough quantities can be fatal for a cat, and there is no antidote. Symptoms of caffeine poisoning include restlessness, rapid breathing, heart palpitations, muscle tremors, and fits. In addition to tea and coffee (Including beans and grounds)caffeine can be found in cocoa, chocolate, colas, and stimulant drinks such as Red Bull, Monster etc. It is also in some cold medicines and painkillers.

3. ALCOHOL: Beer, liquor, wine, foods containing alcohol are all very toxic for your cat. This is caused due to the alcohol has the same effect on a cat's liver and brain that it has on humans but takes far less to do its damage. Just two teaspoons of whiskey can cause a coma in a 5 pound cat and one more teaspoon could kill it. The higher the proof, the worse the symptoms.

4. GRAPES AND RAISINS: Grapes and raisins have often been used as treats for pets but it's not a good idea. Although it isn't clear why, grapes and raisins can cause kidney failure in cats. A small amount can make a cat very ill very quickly. Repeated vomiting and hyperactivity are early signs on ingestion. Although some cats show no ill effects its internally that is the problem. Unfortunately by the time your pet begins to show signs the kidney will have sustained kidney damage. It is best to keep grapes and raisins off counter tops and other places accessible to your cat.