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Your New Kitten

The first weeks of your new kitten’s life with you will be busy and demanding. There may be times when you wonder if getting a kitten was such a good idea. Things will go better if you have patience and keep your sense of humor. Remember that kittenhood only happens once. The extra effort you put into it now will pay off in the future. Here are a few things to do for your new kitten.

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Choosing a Cat

Before you get a cat, you really have to understand that this is going to be a 15 or 20 year commitment. There is no divorce in pet ownership, the responsibility required does not reduce as times goes on…cats just don’t grow up! Make sure you understand this,

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Ask The Vet

We actively seek and respond to feedback on areas of interest at amcrenocathospital.com to answer your questions, educate or entertain you, explore the nature of caring for your cat, responsible cat ownership, and much more on becoming an observant cat owner. The comments on this blog are moderated, which means that before any comments are posted, they are reviewed by myself or our veterinary technician staff.

Look forward to your comments!
Dr. Don Long

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Dental Care For Your Cat FAQ

How often should I have my cat’s teeth checked? During the first year, your pet should have it’s teeth checked at all kitten wellness examinations, and at the time of spaying or neutering so that we can remove any retained “baby teeth” (which is performed at six months).

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Dental Disease in Cats

Cats have dental diseases and problems just like you do. Many of these problems can be avoided by bringing your pet to your veterinarian for regular dental check-ups and dental cleanings. It is estimated that 80% of cats and dogs have some degree of dental or gum

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Cat Vaccination FAQ

Why do I need to vaccinate my cat? There are several diseases which your cat can get – and any one of them can be fatal – for which we can administer vaccines. These vaccines are very effective at preventing infection should your cat be exposed to these diseases

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Videos

These are some of our favorite cat and kitten videos.

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Quotes

These are some of our favorite cat quotes. If you have a favorite, please share it with us.

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AAHA Accredited

Reno Hospital for Cats is AAHA Accredited

Reno Hospital for Cats is one of only eight hospitals in Nevada accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)

BBB Acredited

Reno Hospital for Cats at Animal Medical Center of Reno is a BBB Accredited business since February 2003

Reno Hospital for Cats is a BBB Accredited business since February 2003

AMC Dog Hospital

Animal Medical Center of Reno Dog Hospital

If you are looking for Dog or Puppy veterinary care please visit the Animal Medical Center of Reno Dog Hospital website.