That's right! Get a KAH tattoo, get free nail trims for life!
Dr. Cardella was first in line!! :)
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| Melissa the tattoo artist :) |
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
New KAH tattoos get you free nail trims in Frederick, Maryland!
Happy April Fools Day!!
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Kingsbrook Animal Hospital Insight (Part 2)
We asked our team a few questions about KAH, here are some
of their answers:
Kelly: Awesome
Maureen: Awesome
Megan: Fuzzy
Samantha: Awesome
Nora: Friendly
Katie: Family
Ranee: Awesome
Lainey: Caring
Julie: Family
Ann: Quality
Tiffanie: Heartfelt
Morgan: Awesome
Haley: Family
Dr. Cardella: Unique
Dr. Davis: Compassion
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| Tiffanie, Melissa and Nikki wrapping presents for our adopted Christmas family |
I work at KAH because…
Melissa: The medicine is great. The people are like family. The service we strive to provide is motivating.
Kelly: I love to work with animals and
the people who care for them!
Maureen: I love
all animals and the people that love their animals.
Megan: It makes me feel important!
Samantha: I am appreciated and valued as
a member of the team.
Nora: My skills are utilized and
appreciated and I feel useful in this environment.
Katie: I feel valued and appreciated. My
input is important.
Ranee: It allows me to promote the
human-animal bond, practice quality medicine and utilizes my education and
technical skills.
Lainey: The staff and doctors really
care for animals and love their job. The high standard of patient/client care.
Julie: Where else would I work?!
Ann: I believe in the medicine/treatment
we give here.
Tiffanie: Standard of care, compassion,
progressive medicine.
Haley: I love animals & the people
here J
Dr. Cardella: I have followed Dr. Davis
more then once.
Dr. Davis: I’m proud of what we do here.
Not only for pets, but their owners and our staff too!
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| Dr Davis, Katie and Basil visiting a elementary school |
Be serious, I love
KAH because…
Melissa:
Work is often a place it seems you spend more time there than at home… At
KAH, I don’t mind.
Maureen: Everyone here provides the best
care.
Megan: Because of the people.
Samantha: They provide a positive
learning environment.
Nora: of the relationships I have with
everyone on the KAH team.
Katie: Too many reasons!
Ranee: I get to educate people on how to
care for their pets so they can have a long, healthy, happy life.
Lainey: They value and utilize their
technicians
Julie: They allow me to do the job I
love and always encourage learning and thinking outside the box.
Ann:
Compassionate, hardworking people. Good medicine. Ethical.
Tiffanie: We are truly a family.
Haley: We love unconditionally
(like dogs). No matter who/what’s going on, we want to help & genuinely
care.
Morgan: Everyone is so close knit like a
family.
Dr. Cardella: Everyone really
cares.
Dr. Davis: The people who work her are
awesome.
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| Nora, Julie and Melissa at Frederick Pride |
What is your favorite
KAH event?
Melissa: I can’t pick one!
Kelly: Santa pics- who doesn’t love
their dogs pics with Santa!
Maureen: Santa pics
Megan: Haunted Hospital
Samantha: Haunted Hospital
Nora: the first Paws and Claws 5k and
staff retreats
Katie: Haunted Hospital- so far,
although Frederick Pride was fun too!
Ranee: The staff retreats. It is always
good to bond and distress with my team.
Lainey: Alive @ Five
Julie: The first Paws and Claws 5k, but
they are all memorable! And fun!
Ann: The race was fun.
Tiffanie: Haunted Hospital
Haley: Santa pictures- just love that
time of year!
Dr. Cardella: Crazy Saturdays
Dr. Davis: Haunted Hospital vs Secret
santa gift exchange
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Kingsbrook Animal Hospital Insight (Part 1)
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| Fun Times with our KAH Family |
We asked our team a few questions about KAH, here are some
of their answers:
What is KAH to you?
Melissa: THE place to work.
Megan: My Family.
Samantha: Family
Nora: KAH is family, a career, a great
place to spend 40 hours a week.
Katie: Second home- a place I look
forward to coming to.
Ranee: A dedicated family of caring pet
professionals.
Julie: The best animal hospital to work
at. Period. J
Tiffanie: A family.
Morgan: KAH is a place that is willing
to go the extra mile for a clients/animal to ensure the best veterinary
medicine.
Haley: Work. But work I actually enjoy J
Dr. Cardella: A family. A home. A
hospital to help others.
Dr. Davis: The best hospital out there.
Some place I’m very proud of.
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| Kylie and Cricket Memorial Fund donation to Small Angels Rescue |
What made you want to
work at KAH?
Melissa:
The warm people when I walked in the door.
Kelly: Animals
Maureen: Very caring atmosphere &
employees
Megan: The people, the environment, the
patient care.
Samantha: Friendly atmosphere,
utilization as a technician.
Nora: I started here when the practice
was only 15 months old. Dr. Cook and Dr. Davis seemed nice and I needed a job.
Katie: Everyone seems to be at the top
of their game. It is a place where learning is valued and encouraged.
Lainey: The standard of patient care and
the KAH staff members.
Julie: High standards, very smart,
friendly people, RVTs are valued and appreciated.
Tiffanie: Standard of care & the
fact that everyone shares the same compassion. <3>
Morgan: Friendliness of the
staff, seemed like an ideal work environment
Dr. Cardella: To be part of creating a
place that was extra special.
Dr. Davis: The chance to work with Dr.
Cook everyday!
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| KAH representing at the Paws and Claws 5K |
Megan: I can say
things like, “Nutella Buttercream” and everyone gets it.
Samantha: They hired me even when I
didn’t know why I was calling!
Nora: It’s a diligent, yet fun work
environment.
Katie: We Rock!
Ranee: I can be myself.
Lainey: Mo lives here!
Julie: I get to work with a
bunch of people who are just as crazy as I am!
Tiffanie: I can be myself and have fun
with my teammates.
Haley: Moe Bird’s kisses & breakfast
company (his breakfast.. not mine)
Dr. Cardella: People like to laugh and
playfully tease each other.
Dr. Davis: Where else will I ever get a
pie thrown in my face.
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| KAH Vet Academy |
What is your favorite
KAH memory?
Melissa:
Nutella Buttercream, the first holiday poem, taking care of the ‘steves’
(kittens) or just when we are together for outings.
Kelly: There are so many, I’m not sure
if I have just one!
Maureen: Moving the Christmas
tree with Kelly for photos.
Megan: All of the retreats. CE in Reno.
Holiday parties. Alive at Five. Both
Haunted Hospitals.
Samantha: Holiday Party
Nora: Too many!
Katie: Mel’s poem so far!
Ranee: The compassion that was shown to
me after my house/fire and the loss of Kylie and Cricket.
Lainey: Hot Fired Arts Christmas Party
Julie: Too many!
KAH retreats, running the 5k!
Ann: Going to Canaan Valley.
Tiffanie: The message I received from everyone the day Sean and I got married. <3 face="Cambria" font="">
Haley: “Family Outings” (Ann S’s
retirement dinner, holiday party- creating art)
Dr. Cardella: Melissa’s Christmas Poems
Dr. Davis: Don’t know. Not done making
them… we will have to see…
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Kingsbrook Animal Hospital The Beginning
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| Ribbon Cutting Ceremony |
How it all
began…
Doctors Morse Davis and
Adrienne Cardella grew up about 2 miles from each other in Bethesda, Maryland,
but never knew each other prior to veterinary school. Doctor Cook grew up on a
farm in the mountains of West Virginia.
They all met on their first
day of veterinary school at Ohio State in September of 1989. After graduation,
each went their own separate ways. Dr. Cardella worked in Alexandria, Virginia;
Dr. Cook went to Leesburg, Virginia; and Dr. Davis worked at a hospital in
Bethesda, Maryland. After 10 months, Dr. Cardella accepted a position at Quince
Orchard Veterinary Hospital in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
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| Drs. Brent Cook and Morse Davis |
In the spring of 1994,
doctors Cook and Cardella bumped into Dr. Davis during a solar eclipse. Dr.
Cardella mentioned her new job at Quince Orchard and Dr. Davis joined her a few
months later. Doctors Cook and Cardella then married in 1996. Dr. Cook and Dr.
Davis began talking about opening their own hospital someday, and after years
of exploring the demographics of different areas, exploring neighborhoods, and
meeting with realtors, they decided that the Kingsbrook area of Frederick would
be the home of their new animal hospital! They saw their first patients in
March of 1999, when Dr. Cardella was home raising her and Dr. Cook’s daughter,
Alice.
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| Dr. Adrienne Cardella and Ann Carlson, assistant |
In the beginning, Doctors
Cook and Davis took turns at Kingsbrook Animal Hospital, doing relief work at
other hospitals on their off days. At this point, there was only one doctor and
one other person working the hospital each day. Each person wore many different
hats, working as a veterinarian, an information technologist, receptionist,
technician and even a janitor! Fortunately, word spread and our hospital grew
quickly. Today, we are lucky enough to support 5 doctors and over 20 staff
members. We have grown because of our amazing clients and we are forever in
their debt!
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Introducing Dr Jenny Lynch
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| Dr Lynch with her husband, Chris , and children Abby and Shane. |
Frederick
native, Dr. Jenny Lynch is proud to serve her community here at Kingsbrook
Animal Hospital. Jenny lives in the area
with her husband and two children: Abby and Shane. Also part of the household
are the family’s two cats Cricket and Huey, both rescues, lovingly nicked named
‘Beast and Buddy."
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| Dr. Lynch with Little Sister |
Dr.
Lynch discovered her passion for veterinary medicine after completing undergrad
with a bachelor’s degree in biology and a minor dance. After ‘dancing’ with the
thought of going to grad school for marine biology, she decided to do something
a little different. Dr. Lynch began her career in veterinary medicine by
working as a veterinary technician at a practice in Montgomery Co. as well as
right here at Kingsbrook Animal Hospital! While working at KAH, she was
accepted at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduating
vet school in 2011, Dr. Lynch completed an internship at an emergency hospital
in Windsor, NY. Dr. Lynch has been
practicing veterinary medicine at Kingsbrook Animal Hospital since early 2014. Her special interests include dentistry, internal
medicine and feline medicine.
While not at work, Dr. Lynch enjoys spending time
with her family, being outdoors, doing yoga, taking photos, scrapbooking and
attending local events and festivals.
Sunday, March 1, 2015
Why you love KAH Contest
Your pets have told us why they love KAH. (Remember our I love KAH contest?)
This month, you will see why the KAH team love’s KAH.
Now it’s time for YOU to tell us- Why do YOU love KAH?
On March 31st, we will randomly give away a grand
prize gift card for a tasting party at Oil & Vinegar in Frederick, Md!
(This is a $100 value!) In order to be entered into the drawing, all you need
to do is tell us in one sentence- Why YOU love KAH.
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| Tiffanie and the Oil and Vinegar Gift Card! |
Other random prizes include, KAH travel mugs, KAH t-shirts,
and dog and cat goodies!
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| The KAH Holiday Party at Oil and Vinegar |
We will be announcing winners throughout the month with the
grand prize being announced March 31st so message us now to enter!!
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Dental Care of Small Exotic Pets at KAH
We all know that our dogs and cats
need proper dental care, including regular professional cleanings, but did you
know that your exotic pets need dental care, too? Rabbits are known as lagomorphs,
because they have four incisors on the upper jaw and a set of peg teeth,
instead of two incisors, as seen in rodents. Small rodents (guinea pigs,
hamsters, rats, and mice) as well as rabbits need routine dental care. The
teeth in small rodents and lagomorphs are open rooted, meaning they grow
continuously throughout their lives. Our small furry friends need regular
chewing action in order to wear down their continuously growing teeth. The most
effective way to help your exotic pet wear down their teeth is to provide a
good quality timothy hay at all times. A
regular physical exam with your veterinarian at Kingsbrook Animal Hospital in
Frederick, MD will include a dental examination to determine the status of your
pet’s teeth.
Sometimes, however, our pets just
have bad teeth. In which case, a visit to your veterinarian is recommended.
Some animals do not wear their teeth down properly, leading to malocclusion, a
misalignment of the teeth. Malocclusion can lead to other dental problems,
including abscesses, wounds and difficulty eating. Symptoms of dental problems
in your exotic friends include, but are not limited to, drooling, difficulty
eating, and weight loss. Improper nutrition can also lead to poor dental
health.
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Introducing Dr Dannis/Acupuncture to Frederick, MD
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| Sugar listening to Dr Dannis' lecture |
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| Sugar says "That didn't hurt a bit." |
Did you hear that KAH is introducing Dr. Dannis who is an
acupuncturist?!
My name is Sugar, I am a healthy 3 year old American Bulldog. My mom works at KAH as a CSR. I overheard her talking about acupuncture & had to see what this was for myself. So, when I heard KAH was looking for a demo dog for an acupuncture lecture, I was first to volunteer.
I attended the acupuncture lecture that Dr. Dannis, a veterinarian, hosted last Friday with all of my friends from KAH. We learned all about acupuncture & how it works. Basically, acupuncture is a form of triggering the nerve fibers to fire from minimal stimulus so that they don’t fire due to other causes ( can you tell I took notes ;)) It also promotes healing by encouraging the growth of the new blood vessels into areas of the chronic inflammation. This stimulation can also release opiods within your body for pain.
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| Dr Dannis inserting the needles into Sugar's back |
For More information my mom says
that you can contact Kingsbrook Animal Hospital at 301-631-6900. They will be
starting to schedule appointments in Frederick, MD for Dr. Dannis soon!
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Preventative Dental Care Recommendations at KAH
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| Tiffanie showcasing out dental care products |
When it comes to dental care in our pets, brushing is always best. Plaque hardens into tartar after 48-72 hours. Once it has hardened, the only way to remove it is with a professional cleaning. So it is best to brush your pet's teeth at least once every other day. Also you want to make sure you are using a pet safe toothpaste. We recommend CET Enzymatic toothpaste. The enzymes help to break down the bacteria in the plaque and it comes in three pet friendly flavors; vanilla mint, poultry and malt.
Dental care in pets can be intimidating. You will have to slowly desensitize your pet to the toothbrush, the toothpaste and the act of brushing. To see a demonstration CLICK HERE.
What if your pet will not tolerate having their teeth brushed? There are many other options for your pet's dental health.
Dentacetic Wipes-An abrasive pad impregnated with a chemical that disrupts the biofilm on the teeth
caused by plaque and bacteria.
Oravet Sealant-A waxy substance that is applied to the tooth surface weekly to decrease plaque from
sticking.
CET Oral Rinse-An antiseptic rinse that is applied to the tooth surface to inhibit plaque formation.
Maxiguard Oral Gel-An antiseptic gel that is applied to the tooth surface to inhibit plaque formation.
Greenies Treat*-A dental bone/treat that mechanically cleans the teeth.
Tartar Shield Rawhide*-A dental bone that mechanically and chemically cleans the teeth.
CET Chews-A dental bone/treat that mechanically and chemically cleans the teeth.
CET Veggiedent Chew*-A dental bone that mechanically cleans the teeth.
Science Diet Oral Care*-A diet that is formulated to mechanically clean the teeth.
Hill's Prescription Diet T/D*-A diet that is formulated to mechanically clean the teeth.
*These products are certified by the VOHC (Veterinary Oral Health Council)
If you have any questions about the products mentioned above, call your friendly veterinarians at Kingsbrook Animal Hospital in Frederick, MD for more information.
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Dental Nutrition Recommendations at KAH
Dental disease is an ongoing concern in our companion dogs
and cats. All cats and dogs will at some
point experience a level of dental disease that will benefit from being
addressed by a thorough dental cleaning under anesthesia. Just like you or I benefit from having our teeth professionally cleaned every 6 months so do our pets. Just like our dentist we are able to scale plaque and tartar that accumulates under the gum line that is difficult to eliminate with routine home care.
When we brush our teeth everyday it contributes to our oral
health and hopefully makes our routine visits to the dentist just that,
“routine”. Our goal with our own dental
home care is to minimize gingivitis and gum disease that leads to progressive
periodontal disease. The same goes for
our pets.
Now we all know that not all four legged friends are created
equal in their tolerance of dental home care in its forms of brushing, oral
rinses and wipes. This leaves us with
diets and treats. There are so many
products on the market that are labeled to benefit our pet’s oral health. As veterinary professionals we hold stock in products that have the VOHC seal of approval. VOHC stands for Veterinary Oral Health Council and includes 9 veterinary dentists and dental scientists that have established pre-set standards for products that reduce plaque and tartar with continued use.
Some of the products that are included on this list that we strongly recommend to our patients are Science Diet t/d prescription food for both cats and dogs, Tartar Shield soft rawhide chews for dogs, and greenies for cats and dogs and Virbac CET veggie dents for dogs. You can access information about other products with the VOHC seal of approval at www.vohc.org.
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
But My Pet's Teeth Look Fine in Frederick, MD
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| Ranee reviewing dental radiographs. |
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| Hidden abscess. Tooth visually looks fine. |
Some teeth appear to be missing. Dental radiographs help to determine if they have broken off below the gum line, have been “eaten away” due to dental disease, or have never erupted. Un-erupted teeth can cause cyst formation and although oral cysts are benign, as they expand from continuous fluid secretion, they can cause severe local destruction. Bone, periodontal tissues, and teeth can be destroyed.
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| Bone loss from bacteria in the mouth. |
Bone loss also occurs when the bacteria that is present along the gumline attacks the bone and the ligament that holds each tooth in place. Abscesses can form when bacteria invades the bone around the root tip. Some infections are buried deep into solid bone and seldom drain to the outside. These abscesses are hidden infections and can only be seen on dental radiographs. Abscesses of the maxillary (upper) fourth premolar can erode through the bone, resulting in a swelling below the eye.
Many of these diseases can cause pets discomfort and pain. They aren’t able to tell us where it hurts. Without the aid of dental radiographs, these problems may not be uncovered until the problem worsens!
If you have questions about your pet’s teeth, or are interested in more information please contact Kingsbrook Animal Hospital located in Frederick, MD at 301-631-6900.
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Train Your Pet to Love Grooming and Nail Trims in Frederick, MD
You finally mustered the nerve to carry out the task you’ve been dreading all week—a must because you’re having guests and you want Fido to look his best! Brush in one hand, nail clippers in the other, you hunt for Fido throughout the house. . “I got him. He’s over here!” shouts your spouse. The two of you conspire to hold the struggling Cocker Spaniel down to give a toenail trim and groom his mats out but after just seconds you both give up.
Many pet parents are afraid or unable to trim their dog or cat’s nails and some are even unable to brush their pets. You might think it’s not a big deal; however, these are essential pet care tasks that may need to be performed on a regular basis. Untrimmed or worn nails can snag on objects and tear as well as cause abnormal walking gait. They can even grow so long that they curve around back into the foot causing lameness and pain. Long nails can also cause damage to furniture and can scratch humans who are playing with their long-nailed pets. Brushing is also essential in pets with long-hair or thick coats in order to prevent matting, help decrease shedding, and prevent associated skin problems.
You might thing you can avoid the issue by sending your pet to the veterinary hospital or groomer to have these tasks done, but many pets are just as bad there and consequently the events are extremely stressful and can get worse with each visit. Luckily it turns out that both dogs and cats can be trained to allow and even enjoy grooming and toenail trims. The trick is to pair the event with something positive and to train in systematic steps.
Training pets to love having their nails trimmed
For instance, to train a pet to tolerate toenail trim we want to associate the procedure with good things, such as food. Start with whatever the pet can handle easily. For instance for pets who bolt at the sight of toenail trimmers you don’t want to start by pairing a toenail trimming with food. Rather, pair the sight of the trimmers with good things—place them near their food bowl so the pet has to be near it every day when they eat or put a treat such as canned food, peanut butter, or spray cheese on the nail trimmer handles so the pet can lick the treat off every time they walk by. Alternatively for pets who eat inanimate objects with food on them, you can hold the trimmers with treats on it and remove the trimmers once the food is all licked off.
Once the pet consistently acts as if she’s about to get treats when she see the trimmers you can go on to the next step of pairing foot handling with treats. The easiest variation uses two people—one to give treats and one to handle the feet. First have the pet sit in a comfortable position. Start by giving treats once the pet’s in a happy state start rubbing the feet lightly. The goal is the pet just focuses on the food, so if he acts like he notices his feet are being touched you’ll need to make the handling even easier—by handling higher up the leg instead. After several seconds of handling and feeding, stop and remove you handling hand and then the food-dispensing hand. Wait about five seconds then repeat the procedure.
The timing can be crucial because we want to make it clear that handling the foot equals treats, no handling equals no treats, and we always want the pet in a positive emotional state. When the pet’s good at this step go to pairing more vigorous handling with treats. With each step handle the feet more vigorously, but only go to the next step when you’re sure he associates the previous step with good things. In later steps, practice putting the clippers over the nail so your pet gets used to the feel paired with treats. And the final step is pairing the actual toenail clipping with treats. Beyond this, you can also progress to clipping the nail and giving the treats afterwards too. Just be sure that when you clip, you avoid clipping into the pink part of the nail that contains the blood vessel and nerves or you’ll set the process back.
Training pets to love being groomed
Even if your pet hates both procedures, if you retrain him in a systematic manner, the training can go quickly. In fact for some pets you don’t even need to be very systematic about the process if they act like they only care about the food. Sometimes the process takes just minutes. Sometimes it takes a week with twice daily, short sessions. You may also need coaching from veterinary staff who are trained in these techniques or you may want to just find a hospital or groomer trained in these low stress behavior modification techniques..
Visit www.lowstresshandling.com for more information. Just be sure to always stay below the level of handling that causes your pet to react and be sure to consistently pair the handling with something the pet loves. Before you know it toenail trims and grooming will be fun for you and your pet!
Dr. Sophia Yin is the author of the book and DVD Low Stress Handling, Restraint and Behavior Modification of Dogs & Cats.
If you have any questions or concerns, you should always visit or call your veterinarian – they are your best resource to ensure the health and well-being of your pets.
PetHealthNetwork.com
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
How to Get Your Cat in the Carrier in Frederick, MD
You can help your cat get over the fear of a carrier by associating it with “good things” like treats or toys. The first thing to do is to avoid storing the carrier in the garage or basement and only bringing it out when a trip to the vet is needed. Instead, open the door or remove the top and keep the carrier out in an area where your cat likes to sleep or play. This way, they can begin to associate it with the familiar sights and scents of home. Set it up as your cat’s own private sleeping quarters or private dining room by placing their bed or food and water dishes in the carrier. Or simply use the carrier as a spot to give treats.
If your cat already has negative associations with the current carrier that you’re using, try purchasing a new carrier that does not resemble the old one.
Feliway is a synthetic copy of the feline facial pheromone, which cats use to mark familiar objects. If you don’t have time to develop positive associations with your cat’s carrier prior to your next scheduled veterinary visit, use 3-4 sprays of Feliway on a blanket or towel, or even an old item of your clothing, and place it in the carrier a half an hour before your are going to use it. This may help create a sense of familiarity and provide a safe haven in an otherwise strange environment.
If your cat needs to go to the veterinarian right away, and is not yet accustomed to his or her carrier, start by putting the carrier in a small room with few hiding places. Bring him/her into the room and close the door. Move slowly and calmly and do not try to chase them into the carrier. Encourage your feline friend with treats or toys to walk into the carrier on their own. If this is unsuccessful, gently cradle your cat, using a blanket or towel pre-sprayed with Feliway, if necessary, and lower them into the carrier.
To see Julie demonstrate how to get your cat in the carrier CLICK HERE
To see Melissa demonstrate how to get your cat in the carrier CLICK HERE
To see Melissa demonstrate how to get your cat in the carrier CLICK HERE
For further tips or questions, please call Kingsbrook Animal Hospital at 301-631-6900.
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