Cat Snip

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween!

10/29/2024

🐾🐱 National Cat Day is here! 🐱🐾 Created to raise awareness for the countless cats needing homes, this day is a call to action for all cat lovers. 🏡💛

If you’ve ever thought about opening your home to a cat in need, now is the perfect time. Consider adoption, supporting TNR, or helping your local rescues with donations or volunteer time. 🐾 TNR is crucial in giving stray and feral cats a chance at a healthier, safer life, while helping manage the cat population humanely. 💉🛠️

Give your indoor and outdoor kitties a little extra love today for all they bring into our lives. 🐈‍⬛💕 Cats fill our hearts with loyalty and companionship—let’s return that love to them and all cats in need.

10/26/2024

Cat Snip is a private clinic, not directly open to the public. This is so it can focus on its mission of serving shelters, rescues, and Trap-Neuter-Return programs.

10/16/2024

Happy National Feral Cat Day! If you feed them, please fix them.

10/06/2024

Just a couple more days to order. Don't miss out! Sales close Oct. 8th.

Shirt sales fund surgeries and additional medical care for cats in need.. Cat Snip serves shelters, rescues, and TNR (trap-neuter-return) groups.

10/03/2024

🌟Friendly Reminder! 🌟 There is no reason for kittens to be having kittens. Cats can get pregnant as young as four months, which is why early spay and neuter is key to ending the pet homelessness crisis.

Learn more about Feline Fix By Five here: https://www.unitedspayalliance.org/feline-fix-by-five/

09/29/2024

Cat Snip will once again have free styrofoam coolers for rescues, shelters, and TNR groups that would like to assemble and distribute them. Also some straw is available. First come, first serve until supplies run out. Let's keep those kitties warm and sheltered this winter!

09/24/2024

Cat Snip will be closed the week of October 14th-18th for Fall Break. Please plan accordingly. If something urgent comes up during that time, I would recommend contacting the Lebanon Veterinary Clinic at (765) 482-4125. Dr. Amanda Falcone has recently acquired it and is converting it into an affordable surgery center. She is an excellent veterinarian and you will be in good hands. Happy fall, ya'all!

09/18/2024

Obsessed with these shirts! New design with TIE-DYE options! 😻 T-shirts, hoodies, tank tops, and zip ups available. Buy a shirt and support the cats. 🐈‍⬛🐈🐈‍⬛🐈

Shirt sales fund surgeries and additional medical care for cats in need.. Cat Snip serves shelters, rescues, and TNR (trap-neuter-return) groups.

09/12/2024

Before bringing new kittens into a home where other kittens have been fostered, it’s essential to both clean and disinfect rooms and objects that former kittens had contact with. These items include: walls, floors, carriers, bowls, bedding, litter boxes, toys, thermometers, brooms, etc. While cleaning will remove dirt and organic matter from surfaces using soap or detergents; disinfecting kills the viruses and bacteria on surfaces using chemicals.

Click the link to learn more about cleaning and disinfecting https://zurl.co/0zYq

09/11/2024

If you are working and volunteering with unowned cats, come along to our FREE virtual event, supported by Battersea. It’s THE event that cats in your care want you to attend. 🐱

🗓️ Join us for on 13 –14 November 2024 for two days of sessions delivered by over 15 international speakers, plus daily live Q&As.

🧩 Connect with a worldwide community of people dedicated to caring for unowned cats that spans 90 countries. 🌍 Explore practical and inclusive ways of supporting each other in finding solutions to the global overpopulation crisis and improving the lives of unowned cats. 🐈

Find out more and register 👉 go.icatcare.org/3Xk1pFp

09/08/2024

Why Feral and Community Cats Need Feline Distemper Vaccination 💉🐈💉🐈‍⬛💉🐈

Share this post to help spread awareness and protect our feline friends! Feline distemper, also known as panleukopenia, is a highly contagious and deadly virus that can spread rapidly in feral cat colonies and other places where unvaccinated cats are kept together. It's most common in large groups of cats, such as feral cat colonies, shelters, and barn cats.

As animal lovers and advocates, we have a responsibility to ensure the health and well-being of all cats, including those living on our streets. Feral cats, in particular, face numerous challenges. Vaccinating for distemper is a simple and inexpensive thing we can do to protect them.

Cat Snip always protects cats with a distemper vaccine in its eartip package. It is important to ask when doing Trap-Neuter-Return that the clinic makes sure to include this important vaccine

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/6602403_Response_of_feral_cats_to_vaccination_at_the_time_of_neutering

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!
Donation: https://zurl.co/VFde
Official Store: https://zurl.co/IcPq

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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