Cat Snip

09/04/2024

Have had a few cases this year.

🌟 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁 - 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗽𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗞𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀 🐱
Re**al prolapse, which may develop when kittens repeatedly strain to defecate or urinate, occurs as two main types, which involve both the re**um and the a**s, the last parts of the digestive tract through which f***s pass.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀:
🔸The Causes of Re**al Prolapse in Kittens
🔸The Symptoms of Re**al Prolapse in Kittens
🔸The Prognosis of Re**al Prolapse in Kittens

Every kitten situation is unique, and our article gives you the tools to make informed decisions. Don't miss out on this vital info for our kitten community!
Read the full article now: https://zurl.co/jbky

After reading the article what did you learn that you didn't know before? Share your experiences in the comments!

09/03/2024

Starting in 2025, surgery prices will increase by $5 for spay, neuter, and TNR package surgeries. Pregnancy fee and umbilical hernia repairs will also increase by $5. Cryptorchid and pyometra surgeries will be $150. Pyometra surgery price includes convenia injection.
Cat Snip strives to keep prices low, but unfortunately inflation means that the cost of doing business has increased. However, happy to be able to say that prices are still comparable or actually lower than surrounding nonprofit spay/neuter clinics.

08/30/2024

Are you ready to take your kitten fostering skills to the next level? Yesterday, we provided resources for new kitten foster parents. Today, we're focusing on those of you who have already dipped your paws into the world of kitten fostering and are looking to expand your knowledge.

🌟Check out our eLearning Center (free sign up) to access webinars on: 𝗔𝘀𝗸 𝗡𝗞𝗖: 𝗤&𝗔 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀 (7/27/2023) or 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗵𝗲𝗮 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝘂𝗻 (8/17/2022) . https://zurl.co/U3ip

🌟Blogs: Dive deep into essential topics like dealing with coccidiosis or constipation.
𝗖𝗼𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗞𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀 : https://zurl.co/llwa
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗞𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀 : https://zurl.co/4gOa

🌟Info Sheets: Quick references at your fingertips that help you accurately assess your kitten's stage of development, Ensure proper nutrition at every growth phase with our feeding chart and monitor your kitten's digestive health with our popular stool chart!
https://zurl.co/fNfq

If you value our resources, please consider making a donation or checking out our official National Kitten Coalition store! The support you provide helps us to continue producing these amazing resources!
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08/29/2024

At what age should kittens be spayed and neutered? The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) says no later than 5 months - and we agree!

We teach our vet students to spay and neuter at around 8 weeks/2 pounds. That assures they will never contribute to the overpopulation of cats,

From the AVMA: Recommendations for feline patients
The AVMA endorses the consensus document put forth by the Veterinary Task Force on Feline Sterilization for Age of Spay and Neuter Surgery, which recommends cats not intended for breeding be gonadectomized by five months of age. The document represents a clear and evidence-based position that promotes individual animal health, contributes to effective population control, and can be communicated clearly to clients. It has broad support among veterinary medical and cat breeding associations, having also been endorsed by the American Association of Feline Practitioners, Association of Shelter Veterinarians, American Animal Hospital Association, Winn Foundation, Catalyst Council, Cat Fancier’s Association, and The International Cat Association.""
https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/animal-health-and-welfare/animal-welfare/gonadectomy-resources-veterinarians

08/27/2024

In case you're wondering, Cat Snip will be open on Monday, September 2nd for small group TNR. Working so the kitties can have a no-labor day!

08/16/2024

Concerns that high-quality, high-volume spay-neuter (HQHVSN) compromises patient health and welfare for the sake of numbers are unfounded considering a growing body of scientific research and support from veterinary experts, according to HQHVSN advocate Dr. Becky Morrow.

08/10/2024

If your rescue or shelter receives a donation of medical supplies that you are unable to use, please keep Cat Snip in mind. Medical supply donations are always accepted and appreciated!

This may not look like much, but I'm so happy to have it. Hendricks County Humane Society passed along a large donation of supplies, including pack wraps and surgery drapes. These are one of the many hidden costs of running a spay neuter clinic. They typically cost between $10 and $15 to buy new. Each pack I use requires an outer wrap, an inner wrap, and a drape. And although they are reusable, they have to be laundered and autoclaved after every surgery, so they do wear out and need to be replaced on a regular basis.

08/08/2024

Full days are booked out until the end of the year! While I’m happy that the clinic is busy and lots of cats are getting fixed, I can’t help but be sad that this is undoubtedly an indication of how overwhelming the overpopulation problem is. More spay/neuter access needs to be available, as it’s obvious that existing clinics are struggling to meet the need. Fingers crossed that more spay/neuter clinics may be opening in Indiana soon.
Rescues, shelters, and TNR groups: If you have an individual cat that needs immediate attention (such as a pregnant spay) or urgent low cost surgery like eye enucleation or amputation, please still feel free to contact me and I’ll work these cases in to the best of my ability.

07/30/2024

07/27/2024

📚 Our BACK TO BASICS SERIES: FeLV (Feline Leukemia Virus)

FeLV is a common infectious disease, specific to cats, that impairs a cat's immune system. It can cause cancer and leaves the cat susceptible to illness. There is no cure.

**LINKS TO MORE INFORMATION ABOUT FeLV CAN BE FOUND IN THE COMMENTS BELOW THIS POST.**

🔶Quick facts:
➡FeLV is transmitted through the saliva, nasal secretions, urine, f***s, and milk of infected cats.
➡Direct contact with these bodily fluids, mutual grooming, shared litter boxes and food dishes, and bite wounds all expose uninfected cats to the virus.
➡A vaccine is available but not 100% effective.
➡An infected cat can be asymptomatic and live a NORMAL LIFE for a prolonged period of time!
➡FeLV is quickly diagnosed through a blood test.
➡FeLV is NOT transmissible to humans or other animals.
➡If you have an indoor/outdoor cat, you risk its FeLV status every time it goes outdoors.
➡In the U.S., approximately 4% percent of cats are infected with FeLV.

📢 EDUCATION IS KEY!!!!!
➡FeLV+ cats are EXTREMELY DIFFICULT to adopt out because many people are uneducated about FeLV.
➡FeLV+ cats are often immediately euthanized, even though they show NO SIGNS of illness. 💔 Stop unnecessary euthanization through education!
📢 FeLV+ cats should NOT be EUTHANIZED unless they are ill or suffering beyond what can be treated.
📢 If you're in rescue or doing TNR, please note:
➡Before you place a cat for adoption (or in a foster home with other cats), it should be tested for FeLV.
➡Adopt that cat out with full disclosure about its FeLV+ status. The adopter must be aware that the cat MAY require more veterinary care than the average house cat.
➡Beware of false positives in FeLV tests for cats of all ages.
➡To limit the spread of the disease, FeLV+ cats should be placed in homes with other FeLV+ cats or homes without cats. Or, FeLV- cats already in household could be vaccinated against the disease. Consult a vet.
➡We don't FeLV test the cats we TNR. Alley Cat Allies also holds this position.
➡ADVOCATE for FeLV+ cats! 💪

Original content provided by Cat Project.

07/26/2024

📚 Our BACK TO BASICS SERIES: FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus)

FIV is a virus specific to cats and is often erroneously referred to as "cat AIDS." It is similar to AIDS in that it attacks and weakens the immune system and there is no cure. Reliable information about FIV is plentiful on the internet. We encourage you to learn more about it!

Here are some quick facts:
➡FIV is transmitted through deep bite wounds.
➡FIV is NOT transmissible to humans or dogs.
➡Cats with FIV can live long, healthy, happy and normal lives!
➡Intact males with outdoor access are most likely to be infected.
➡Kittens may be infected before, during, or after birth (while nursing).
➡FIV is quickly diagnosed through a blood test.
➡If you have an indoor/outdoor cat, you risk its FIV status every time it goes outdoors.
➡FIV+ cats CAN live with non-infected cats as long as they can co-exist peacefully. (Remember, this virus is primarily transmitted through deep bite wounds. If the cats don't fight, there's little worry about transmission.)
➡In the U.S., approximately 2.5-5% percent of healthy cats are infected with FIV.

📢 EDUCATION IS KEY!!!!! FIV+ cats have a VERY difficult time getting adopted because of their status. In the past, they were immediately euthanized instead of put up for adoption. Help CHANGE THE PARADIGM! Educate others about the virus and how cats can live a long, healthy, normal life with FIV. Manage expectations. Let's get these cats in homes!

📢 If you're in rescue or doing TNR, please note:
➡Before you place a cat for adoption (or send it to foster in a home with other cats), it should be tested for FIV. Adopt that cat out with full disclosure about its FIV status.
➡Beware of false positives in kittens under 6 months of age!
➡You can place FIV+ cats in homes with other cats that are not FIV+. Educate the adopter and make sure the cats are not likely to fight with each other.
➡We don't FIV test the cats we TNR. Alley Cat Allies also holds this position.

Original content provided by Stray Cat Project.
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07/23/2024

07/22/2024

Regretfully, TNR Monday is canceled for July 29th. Looking forward to seeing everyone in August!

07/12/2024

07/04/2024

07/03/2024

Have a happy and safe 4th of July!

07/02/2024

07/02/2024

A new record! 39 cats fixed at Cat Snip today!
We might need another vacation soon. 😂

06/29/2024

🌟𝗨𝗣𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 🌟
Event: 𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗞𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 (𝗡𝗞𝗖𝗩𝗖)
Date: 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 .

This one-day, online event welcomes renowned speakers from around the world with the common goal of sharing information to help kittens and increase their survival rates. 𝑇ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑓𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚 ℎ𝑎𝑠 𝑏𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑑 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝟲.𝟱 𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑡𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑙𝑖𝑣𝑒, 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑅𝐴𝐶𝐸® 𝐶𝐸 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑣𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑎𝑛𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑣𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑟𝑦 𝑡𝑒𝑐ℎ𝑛𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑛𝑠/𝑛𝑢𝑟𝑠𝑒𝑠 𝑖𝑛 𝑗𝑢𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑑𝑖𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑤ℎ𝑖𝑐ℎ 𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑔𝑛𝑖𝑧𝑒 𝑅𝐴𝐶𝐸® 𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑣𝑎𝑙.

𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 $𝟰𝟱 - 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄! https://zurl.co/hai4

𝗡𝗞𝗖𝗩𝗖 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 includes sessions on improving hospitalization, medical topics on upper respiratory and diarrhea, high-quality/high-volume spay/neuter techniques (HQHVSN), neonatal kitten mortality, common and concerning kitten toxicities, and implementing cat/kitten friendly practices to improve clinic visits.

06/26/2024

🐈 💕🍼🐈‍⬛More than 2,000 fellow kitten lovers have signed up for our webinar on Wednesday June 26! Got FOMO yet?

Webcast: Advancements in Neonatal Kitten Care
Presenters: Dr. Julie Levy, Marnie Russ
Date: Wednesday, June 26 at noon Pacific / 3pm Eastern
CE: RACE, NACA, CAWA
Register: http://maddies.fund/WebcastRegistrationNeonatalKittens

Neonatal kitten care has seen significant advancements over the last decade. At the same time, social media had created thousands of influencers sharing information on the best ways to save these little ones. This information is often conflicting. In 2023, several major shelter medicine programs and animal advocacy groups updated their guidelines for caring for neonatal kittens which added even more confusion and debate about the best ways to care underage kittens.

Join Dr. Julie Levy and Marnie Russ for a review of these changes and clarification about feeding schedules, weaning age, temperature regulation, euthanasia rates, medical interventions, combining litters, socialization, and adoption. Come away knowing how you and your shelter can provide neonatal kittens with the best possible care.

06/21/2024

FYI, Cat Snip is currently scheduling out to September. Make sure to reserve an appointment for those litters of kittens that will be old enough in a few short months!

06/20/2024

Hi all! If you bring only shelter or rescue cats to Cat Snip, you will be switching over to a 2 part admission/surgery form instead of a 3 part form. The consent page will be eliminated, and I'll be asking you to sign a separate consent form specific to shelters and rescues that will just stay on file for your organization. This is to help decrease printing costs and cut down on paper waste and storage. If you would like me to email you the form ahead of time to print out and sign, send me a message with the email address you would like it sent to. If you do outreach transport for owned or TNR cats, disregard all of this. Nothing will change for you and you will continue to use the 3 part form.

06/16/2024

Humane Dog & Cat Population Management - 5th International Conference

Free and Online -- June 17-21, 2024

Our favorite conference of the year is online every morning next week! The International Companion Animal Management Coalition. presents a 5-day conference completely comprised of short abstracts of data-driven research on humane cat and dog population management programs, rabies eradication campaigns, and global One Health initiatives.

This conference takes place online 7am-9 am ET every morning next week. That makes it feasible to attend, even during a very busy summer. If you are interested in companion animal management, global veterinary medicine, and public health, sign up and give it a try, we promise it will be time well-spent.

Free Registration: https://www.icam-coalition.org/conferences/international-conference-dog-cat-population-management-2024/

Download abstract book: https://www.icam-coalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024-ICAM-Conference-Abstracts-Updated12June.pdf

It's always a surprise and delight to see how much work is being done to understand community dynamics and what's effective and sustainable for animal welfare programs across the globe. Many programs are far more sophisticated and effective than any you can find in the US.

• Day 1: 17 June 2024 - Evolving population management.
• Day 2: 18 June 2024 - One Health.
• Day 3: 19 June 2024 - Urban Development and Government Leadership.
• Day 4: 20 June 2024 - Rehoming and Cat population management.
• Day 5: 21 June 2024 - Human Behaviour measurement and change.

06/14/2024

Have you just received a litter of feral kittens? In our free recorded webinar, 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗪𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 , Mike Phillips, LVT from the Urban Cat League discusses prepping rescue kittens for their fur-ever homes.

From timid tabbies to feisty felines, Mike will share his wisdom on:
✨ Transforming wild kittens into cuddle buddies
✨ Unleashing their paw-some potential
✨ Socialization strategies that'll make them purr-fectly adoptable
✨ Post-adoption tips for a smooth transition to their new crib

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 - 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗻𝗼𝘄! https://zurl.co/3Txh
Don't let those adorable troublemakers slip through the claw-ver! 😻 Spread the word and let's work some serious cattitude together!

06/10/2024

Cat Snip did a record 38 surgeries yesterday!

06/03/2024

Purr-ide month!

05/23/2024

Just a reminder that Cat Snip WILL be open for small group TNR on Monday. Wishing everyone a Memorial Day filled with reflection and appreciation for those who have sacrificed for our freedom.

05/17/2024

Cat Snip will be closed the second and third week of June for vacation. Surgery for small group trapping will be offered Sunday the 9th rather than Monday the 10th, and unfortunately won't be available at all the next week. Please plan accordingly. So TNR days in June will be Monday the 3rd, Sunday the 9th, and Monday the 24th. Happy summer!