Cats have bones too! (and you should know how to take care of them)

We think of orthopedic injuries and disorders more for animal athletes, like racehorses or even dogs, but cats have their own issues.  Cat lovers need to be aware. In this episode, we talk with Dr. David Dycus, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA. Dr. Dycus is a practicing orthopedic surgeon for small animals and he cares for lots of cats. Listen as we find out how to see the subtle signs of orthopedic issues for cats and when to call the vet.  Cat lovers will not want to miss this one so they can BONE up on cat orthopedics!

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How do you know if your cat’s eye problem is a big deal?

A cat only has two eyes and they depend on them completely to give them information about their world. Although cats can survive blind and flourish, we want to save their eyes if we can.

On this episode of Nine Lives with Dr. Kat, we talk with veterinary ophthalmologist, Dr. Bill Miller to find out what is an emergency and what justifies a call to the vet.

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A POTential breakthrough?

Have your heard of CBD? It’s an extract from cannabis plants, but has promise for the treatment of common disorders in animals and people. Find out the facts when Liz Hughston, RVT and Stephen Cital, RVT take time out of their speaking, writing and practice schedules to teach us a thing or two! Click link to listen for Free! http://petliferadio.com/ninelivesep20.html

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Questions you wanted to ask your vet, but forgot!

Lots of fun AND learning. Steve Dale and I talk cats! Controversial topics like nutrition and declawing, get Steve and I “fired up”. Check it out by clicking the appropriate link below to listen FREE.

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Facts and Fears: Find out the “real deal” on cats and cancer.

Cat lovers need to know about cancer because cats can get cancer. Join me and Dr. Sue Cancer Vet to catch you up on the latest info to help you understand feline cancer.

Find out what she thinks about safety of vaccination in cats. Find out about nutritional links to cancer formation and much more! Click the link below to listen for FREE.

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Cat Brains: Are we ruining them by not understanding them?

It is true that many people don’t understand cats.   But Debbie Martin, licensed veterinary technician and specialist in behavior is going to help us! She shares some interesting and little known facts about cats and kittens.

At what age do kittens learn who they are? Is it a permanent part of who they are? What can we do to make sure they meet their potential?

Is a cat’s disposition more from his mom or his dad? Why do behavior issues come up and what can we do to help or prevent them?   Let’s explore how cats think  and see what we can do to help our cats be happy.

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Don’t miss these terrific new products that are on your cat’s wish list!

Your cat cannot live without these great new products! Mikkel Becker, lead trainer for Fear Free Pets, went to the Global Pet Expo and came back with a great product “run down”.

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Do you know how to prepare your pets for evacuation?

In the face of all the natural disasters we have faced across the country, have you ever thought about how you might fare evacuating people and pets from your home? You should! Planning can make all the difference.  On the show today, we have Debbie Martin, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, LVT, VTS (Behavior) who has lived through Hurricane Katrina with ALL of her pets. She has expert and real life advice for everyone to plan and react to dangerous natural disasters. Hear what she says made all the difference for a happily FUR ever after! Click the link below to listen for FREE.

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