Marilyn Krieger, certified cat behavior consultant, offers tips for multi-cat owners to help return cats to a peaceful home after a visit to the clinic or grooming shop. Clients will appreciate these tips if they receive them ahead of an office visit or grooming appointment. Source: Catster, August 19, 2016. Cats carry scents from places such as vets' offices, which can … [Read more...]

It is tremendously frustrating for clients if their cat scratches everything, but there are alternatives to surgical declawing. This author shares simple things cat owners can do to prevent unwanted scratching and avoid a major surgery: Make the objects of inappropriate scratching unattractive Get some good scratching surfaces Provide distractions Trim cat’s … [Read more...]

Sometimes a cat’s grooming ability isn't enough. Here are tips for unfortunate incidents. Veterinary teams and retail associates can use this information to help cat owners deal with dirty cats, including alternatives to a good soaking bath. Source: Catster, June 21, 2016. Although cats are excellent self-groomers, there are times when we do have to intercede. Here are some … [Read more...]

Marilyn Krieger, a certified cat behavior consultant, offers her perspective for dealing with felines during moves. Her proactive steps make good content for veterinary websites, blogs and newsletters. Source: Catster, May 13, 2016. Although moving is stressful for all of the members of the household, cats are especially sensitive and can be easily traumatized by the … [Read more...]

This issue of Catster is dedicated to kittens. Marty Becker, DVM, sounds off on flea and tick prevention. Susan Logan-McCracken guides readers through 22 distinct needs and attributes of kittens. Catherine Holm proposes Maybe not everyone should have a cat. The publication is filled with tidbits, splashy photos and catchy ideas sure to garner the attention of … [Read more...]

Veterinary teams building feline practice will appreciate this article. Sharing some of this content via websites or newsletters may keep clients and their feline friends purring. Source: Catster, January 15, 2016. Interacting with the cats, observing behavior and making homes feline-friendly help keep cats mentally and physically healthy. See recommendations in these key … [Read more...]

Dr. Marty Becker gives cat owners a concise and pragmatic overview of parasite risks. This article will make a great addition to any veterinary hospital website, newsletter or blog post. Source: Catster, March/April 2016. (direct link unavailable) Talking about cat parasites is a little challenging for veterinarians. Even parasites we can see at some phases of their life … [Read more...]

Cat poop and Aristotle? Not two references you would expect to see in an article. However, the author uniquely correlates behavior to philosophy to discuss a common problem. Veterinary team members will value the perspective. Consider this content for clinic websites, blogs or newsletters. Source: Catster, January 5, 2016. Aristotle’s concept of the “four causes” provides a … [Read more...]

Dr. Marty Becker contributes sound, referenced information to help keep cats more comfortable during the holiday season. Seven topics are covered, including risks and behavioral cautions. Veterinary hospital teams will find value in the information for websites and client inquiries. Source: Catster Special Holiday Issue 2015, page 20. (direct link unavailable) There is a … [Read more...]