Urinary Obstruction in cats can be a life
threatening blockage of the lower portion of the urinary tract. It prevents an animal from being able to urinate and occurs often in cats. We have several cases a week regarding this problem but the young to middle age male cats are more prevalent.
These are the signs you have to watch at home: inappropriate urination somewhere other then the litter box , excessive cleaning of his private area,small urinations, straining without urinationg, crying out, loss of appetite, etc.. Causes of this can be crystals, stones, mucus , lesions, scars, tumors, etc. The reason why male cats are over represented it is because their anatomy and because cats in general , do not drink enough water.
KEEP YOUR CAT HYDRATED! If you feed them only dry food and you give them treats , eventually they will get this ! Feed canned food rather then dry! Offer several large, WIDE bowls of water through out the house! Manage the cat litter several and not hooded.
Bring us a urine sample ( we will be able to tell if your cat is at risk ! ) if you want more information on how to collect urine and proper diets for your kitty call us today . 561-582-3595
Almost forgot it is easy to prevent very expensive to treat !!
Got our first drop off today 👍
We are in desperate need of TOWELS!!!
We will take blankets and sheets also .
When you are cleaning out your closets think of all the dogs and cats that you would make so happy. Please bring to front office or leave at door whenever you can and share with your friends.
Please and Thank you!
It has finally arrived!
We now have Simparica TRIO for Dogs the first and only product that combines pyrantel, moxidectin and sarolaner in one simple-to-give chewable tablet for protection against heartworm disease, fleas and ticks roundworms and hookworms!
Puppy Cuteness alert 🚨
To Our Valued Clients and Their Cherished Pets:
As we approach these uncertain times, we must all band together to do our part to contain the spread of COVID-19.
We are committed to offering a safe and healthy environment for you and your pets, as well as our hospital family. We know that this time can be scary for many, and we want the community to know that they can count on us to for safe and compassionate care for their pets. We are currently providing our customary services and are operating business as usual, but we will update you going forward if we need to make changes.
For our part, the Canal Animal Hospital team will be implementing internal measures to reduce the possibility of infection:
Making protocols to achieve social distancing by:
• Not shaking hands
• Avoiding touching (including hugging)
• Keeping 6 feet between individuals (both doctors and clients, as well as, clients amongst themselves)
• Permitting only one adult to accompany a patient to the hospital
• Limited visitation of hospitalized pets but we will continue to provide email and phone updates so that clients can stay in close contact with their pets while they are hospitalized.
• Have clients stay in their cars until exam rooms are open
In addition to social distancing, we will also be implementing strict cleaning regimens and protocols including:
• Our hospital will be disinfected frequently, in addition to all exam rooms being disinfected after each client (as has ALWAYS been performed)
• We ask that each client wipe down collars, leashes and carriers with an alcohol based solution prior to coming to the hospital
• No personal items can be kept with the pet while hospitalized, including blankets, toys, collars, leashes, etc.
• We will remove our snack and treat station until further notice.
It is essential that anyone displaying the symptoms of COVID-19, (fever, cough, or shortness of breath) or who has travelled internationally in the last 14 days or to an area in the United States with a high incidence of COVID-19, call 561-582-3595 from the car to discuss the condition of your pet. If necessary, a staff member can meet the client at their car to bring their pet into the hospital for evaluation by a doctor and if stabilization is required, the client’s consent will be obtained for those procedures remotely.
We appreciate your understanding and support as we navigate these times. Some changes may lead to longer wait times; however, we are committed to the safety of our community and staff, and have weighed that the protocols are necessary for building a safer and better tomorrow. We will continue to keep you informed as news and information becomes available.
Kind regards,
Dr. Jay Butan and the Staff of Canal Animal Hospital
Our official 2020 ornament!
We here at Canal are all ready for the holiday season!
