Q. Omg, sorry for so much questions!
but i know how dangerous it is out there.
Well it was my birthday and i got 100$ from my grandma
and i heard that if you dont neuture and inside cat, then it will spray.
i DON'T WANT THAT!
i live at Chicago Illinois, Norridge, about how much does it cost for neuturing here?
but i know how dangerous it is out there.
Well it was my birthday and i got 100$ from my grandma
and i heard that if you dont neuture and inside cat, then it will spray.
i DON'T WANT THAT!
i live at Chicago Illinois, Norridge, about how much does it cost for neuturing here?
A. http://www.lovethatcat.com/stil.html
List of low cost spay/neuter programs
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http://www.care-evanston.org/lowcost.htm
"Friends Of Animals Low Cost Spay/Neuter Certificates
1-800-321-PETS (1-800-321-7387)
http://www.friendsofanimals.org/programs/spay-neuter/index.html
Cost: $51 � Male Cat
$65 - Female Cat
Accepted by participating local vets. Visit the FOA( http://www.friendsofanimals.org/programs/spay-neuter/index.html ) site and enter your ZIP code to find veterinarians in your area."
"Anti-Cruelty Society Low Cost Clinic
157 W. Grand Ave. Chicago, IL 60610
312-644-8338 ext. 347 E-mail: info@anticruelty.org
www. anticruelty.org
Cost: $25 � Dog
$10 - Cat
Call between the hours of 10:00am � 4:00pm Monday through Friday to schedule an appointment. Fees must be paid prior to surgery. They also operate a low income veterinary clinic for those who may not otherwise be able to afford proper veterinary care. Please call (312) 644-8338 to speak with a clinic receptionist for details on services and qualification criteria."
"AWS Chicago Lurie Family Spay/Neuter Clinic
3516 W. 26th Street
Chicago, IL 60623
773-521-7729
www.pawschicago.org
The only way to control dog and cat overpopulation is by decreasing birth rates. Unfortunately, many people can't afford the high cost of spay/neuter surgery for their pets. This is why we opened the Lurie Family Spay/Neuter Clinic - the only clinic of its kind that is located in and serving Chicago's neediest areas.
All services are by appointment only.
To schedule an appointment call 773-521-7729. from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Clinic Hours: Sunday and Tuesday through Thursday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., selected Saturdays from 6:45 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For more information visit www.pawschicago.org
Low-cost spay/neuter surgery for dogs, puppies (add'l fees for 50lbs+) $75.00
Low-cost spay/neuter surgery for cats $25.00
For Chicago residents receiving public assistance FREE
For individuals residing in the following ZIP codes: 60617, 60619, 60620, 60621, 60628, 60629, 60636, 60639
FREE
Check www.pawschicago.org for pricing on vaccinations and other low cost veterinary procedures."
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List of low cost spay/neuter programs
~~~~
http://www.care-evanston.org/lowcost.htm
"Friends Of Animals Low Cost Spay/Neuter Certificates
1-800-321-PETS (1-800-321-7387)
http://www.friendsofanimals.org/programs/spay-neuter/index.html
Cost: $51 � Male Cat
$65 - Female Cat
Accepted by participating local vets. Visit the FOA( http://www.friendsofanimals.org/programs/spay-neuter/index.html ) site and enter your ZIP code to find veterinarians in your area."
"Anti-Cruelty Society Low Cost Clinic
157 W. Grand Ave. Chicago, IL 60610
312-644-8338 ext. 347 E-mail: info@anticruelty.org
www. anticruelty.org
Cost: $25 � Dog
$10 - Cat
Call between the hours of 10:00am � 4:00pm Monday through Friday to schedule an appointment. Fees must be paid prior to surgery. They also operate a low income veterinary clinic for those who may not otherwise be able to afford proper veterinary care. Please call (312) 644-8338 to speak with a clinic receptionist for details on services and qualification criteria."
"AWS Chicago Lurie Family Spay/Neuter Clinic
3516 W. 26th Street
Chicago, IL 60623
773-521-7729
www.pawschicago.org
The only way to control dog and cat overpopulation is by decreasing birth rates. Unfortunately, many people can't afford the high cost of spay/neuter surgery for their pets. This is why we opened the Lurie Family Spay/Neuter Clinic - the only clinic of its kind that is located in and serving Chicago's neediest areas.
All services are by appointment only.
To schedule an appointment call 773-521-7729. from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Clinic Hours: Sunday and Tuesday through Thursday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., selected Saturdays from 6:45 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For more information visit www.pawschicago.org
Low-cost spay/neuter surgery for dogs, puppies (add'l fees for 50lbs+) $75.00
Low-cost spay/neuter surgery for cats $25.00
For Chicago residents receiving public assistance FREE
For individuals residing in the following ZIP codes: 60617, 60619, 60620, 60621, 60628, 60629, 60636, 60639
FREE
Check www.pawschicago.org for pricing on vaccinations and other low cost veterinary procedures."
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Are there any free websites to chat with a veterinarian?
Q. I need to ask some questions about parvovirus in dogs. Does anyone know any free websites to chat with a vet?
A. http://pets.justanswer.com
http://www.askvetadvice.com/
http://www.askvetadvice.com/
Is it true that most pet foods are terrible for pets?
Q. I own two cats and have been doing research on pet foods, and apparently all dry food for cats is bad because of too many carbs and other unnecessary ingredients, given that cats are obligate carnivores. And apparently lots of wet food still contains things cats don't need. Is it a healthier idea to go the extra mile to make my own cat food using ground meat and bonemeal? Are veterinarians in the pocket of pet food companies who market unhealthy food to save money?
A. Unfortunately it is true, most pet foods are not very good for our pets.
Not all pet food is made equally. A lot of it is full of corn, by-products, dyes, unhealthy preservatives, filler grains and all sorts of nasty stuff. A lot of pet food companies are perfectly happy to the dump cheap leftovers and things that aren't safe for human consumption (from human food processing plants) into their foods. Will it kill your dog/cat? No, it has to be nutritionally complete and safe to even be marketed. Is it healthy? Not by a long shot.
Corn is a low quality ingredient you never want to see in your pet food. Corn and low quality grains are two of the biggest culprits when it comes to food allergies in our pets.
Thankfully, there are some excellent dog and cat foods being made these days that include organic, human grade ingredients rather than trash not fit for human consumption.
Examples of low quality foods to avoid: Anything you can find in a grocery store will be low end, Purina, Iams, Eukanuba, Science Diet, Royal Canin, Pedigree, Kibbles n' Bits, Beneful, Ol'Roy, Whiskas, Fancy Feast, Friskies, Meow Mix.
Examples of high quality foods to look for: Innova, Wellness, Solid Gold, Canidae All Life Stages/Felidae, Fromm Four Star, Merrick, GO Natural, Nature's Variety Prairie, Nature's Logic, Artemis Fresh Mix, Timber Wolf Organics.
Although the high quality foods are more expensive, you're getting what you're paying for. Less filler material means more concentrated nutrients... this means you typically need to feed far less of the high quality food than you would of the low quality one. Which also means less poop!
Before following your vet's food recommendation, keep in mind that vets get /very/ little nutritional training during their schooling. Besides that, what training they /do/ get is usually sponsored or taught by the crappy pet food companies! They also often get paid to sell some of their products at their clinics (Science Diet, Royal Canin etc.)
A great option is to go with an entirely grainless diet. Many of the high quality foods now put out grainless formulas. Some good grainless diet's include: Innova EVO, Wellness CORE, Blue Wilderness, Nature's Variety Instinct, Orijen, Horizon Legacy, Merrick Before Grain, Canidae Grain Free All Life Stages, Fromm Surf & Turf, Now! and Sold Gold Barking At The Moon (dogs)/Sold Gold Indigo Moon (cats), Taste of the Wild.
Some pretty decent foods can even be found in common pet stores. Petsmart carries Blue Buffalo products (such as the excellent grain free diet Blue Wilderness). Petco carries Wellness, Solid Gold, Natural Balance, Eagle Pack Holistic, Blue Buffalo, Castor & Pollux Organix, Pinnacle, and Halo. If you can't find a food, most of the high quality food brands have websites with store locators on them.
Another option, if you can't find anywhere around you that sells good foods, is to order your pet food online. Here's an excellent place to do so: http://www.petfooddirect.com/store/
Remember that foods should be switched gradually (mixing new slowly in with the old over about a two week period), especially when switching to a higher quality one, so as not to upset tummies.
Another option for feeding dogs and cats is to feed raw. This is something that should be thoroughly researched before being attempted:
http://www.barfworld.com/
http://www.rawfed.com/
http://www.rawfedcats.org/
http://www.rawlearning.com/
Now the question is, do you feed wet or dry? Wet is the correct answer. The reason is, in the wild, cats normally get most of their water content directly from their prey items and drink very little. Domestic cats are no different, and because of the fact that they are designed to take in water with their meal, they have a very low thirst drive. Cats often just don't drink enough. This leads to urinary tract infections and crystals. The bit about dry food being better for teeth is a myth and has not been proven in the least (cats barely even chew their dry food and, really, does a pretzel clean /your/ teeth? Cats should have their teeth brushed with cat toothbrushes and cat toothpaste at least a few times a week as well as see the vet for dental cleanings when necessary /regardless/ of what they are being fed). Canned/wet food is better because it more closely mimics the cat's natural diet. More on why canned food is best:
http://www.catinfo.org/ (Excellent cat nutrition information by a vet)
http://cats.about.com/cs/catfood/a/canned_food.htm
http://www.littlebigcat.com/index.php?action=library&act=show&item=whycatsneedcannedfood
Another option to get cats to drink more would be a cat fountain. Cats tend to like to drink from running water and cat fountains see to that need, encouraging cats to take in more water.
More on dog and cat food:
http://www.dogfoodproject.com/index.php?page=main (Learn how to determine the quality of your dog's food.)
http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_food_reviews/ (Dog food reviews. It's for dogs, but most of the high quality brands also put out excellent cat foods. Four stars is a decent food, five stars is a great food, and six stars is an excellent food.)
Darksong~
Not all pet food is made equally. A lot of it is full of corn, by-products, dyes, unhealthy preservatives, filler grains and all sorts of nasty stuff. A lot of pet food companies are perfectly happy to the dump cheap leftovers and things that aren't safe for human consumption (from human food processing plants) into their foods. Will it kill your dog/cat? No, it has to be nutritionally complete and safe to even be marketed. Is it healthy? Not by a long shot.
Corn is a low quality ingredient you never want to see in your pet food. Corn and low quality grains are two of the biggest culprits when it comes to food allergies in our pets.
Thankfully, there are some excellent dog and cat foods being made these days that include organic, human grade ingredients rather than trash not fit for human consumption.
Examples of low quality foods to avoid: Anything you can find in a grocery store will be low end, Purina, Iams, Eukanuba, Science Diet, Royal Canin, Pedigree, Kibbles n' Bits, Beneful, Ol'Roy, Whiskas, Fancy Feast, Friskies, Meow Mix.
Examples of high quality foods to look for: Innova, Wellness, Solid Gold, Canidae All Life Stages/Felidae, Fromm Four Star, Merrick, GO Natural, Nature's Variety Prairie, Nature's Logic, Artemis Fresh Mix, Timber Wolf Organics.
Although the high quality foods are more expensive, you're getting what you're paying for. Less filler material means more concentrated nutrients... this means you typically need to feed far less of the high quality food than you would of the low quality one. Which also means less poop!
Before following your vet's food recommendation, keep in mind that vets get /very/ little nutritional training during their schooling. Besides that, what training they /do/ get is usually sponsored or taught by the crappy pet food companies! They also often get paid to sell some of their products at their clinics (Science Diet, Royal Canin etc.)
A great option is to go with an entirely grainless diet. Many of the high quality foods now put out grainless formulas. Some good grainless diet's include: Innova EVO, Wellness CORE, Blue Wilderness, Nature's Variety Instinct, Orijen, Horizon Legacy, Merrick Before Grain, Canidae Grain Free All Life Stages, Fromm Surf & Turf, Now! and Sold Gold Barking At The Moon (dogs)/Sold Gold Indigo Moon (cats), Taste of the Wild.
Some pretty decent foods can even be found in common pet stores. Petsmart carries Blue Buffalo products (such as the excellent grain free diet Blue Wilderness). Petco carries Wellness, Solid Gold, Natural Balance, Eagle Pack Holistic, Blue Buffalo, Castor & Pollux Organix, Pinnacle, and Halo. If you can't find a food, most of the high quality food brands have websites with store locators on them.
Another option, if you can't find anywhere around you that sells good foods, is to order your pet food online. Here's an excellent place to do so: http://www.petfooddirect.com/store/
Remember that foods should be switched gradually (mixing new slowly in with the old over about a two week period), especially when switching to a higher quality one, so as not to upset tummies.
Another option for feeding dogs and cats is to feed raw. This is something that should be thoroughly researched before being attempted:
http://www.barfworld.com/
http://www.rawfed.com/
http://www.rawfedcats.org/
http://www.rawlearning.com/
Now the question is, do you feed wet or dry? Wet is the correct answer. The reason is, in the wild, cats normally get most of their water content directly from their prey items and drink very little. Domestic cats are no different, and because of the fact that they are designed to take in water with their meal, they have a very low thirst drive. Cats often just don't drink enough. This leads to urinary tract infections and crystals. The bit about dry food being better for teeth is a myth and has not been proven in the least (cats barely even chew their dry food and, really, does a pretzel clean /your/ teeth? Cats should have their teeth brushed with cat toothbrushes and cat toothpaste at least a few times a week as well as see the vet for dental cleanings when necessary /regardless/ of what they are being fed). Canned/wet food is better because it more closely mimics the cat's natural diet. More on why canned food is best:
http://www.catinfo.org/ (Excellent cat nutrition information by a vet)
http://cats.about.com/cs/catfood/a/canned_food.htm
http://www.littlebigcat.com/index.php?action=library&act=show&item=whycatsneedcannedfood
Another option to get cats to drink more would be a cat fountain. Cats tend to like to drink from running water and cat fountains see to that need, encouraging cats to take in more water.
More on dog and cat food:
http://www.dogfoodproject.com/index.php?page=main (Learn how to determine the quality of your dog's food.)
http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_food_reviews/ (Dog food reviews. It's for dogs, but most of the high quality brands also put out excellent cat foods. Four stars is a decent food, five stars is a great food, and six stars is an excellent food.)
Darksong~
What is the difference between an Animal Scientist and a Veterinary Technician?
Q. What is a animal scientist?
What does an animal scientist do?
What does a veterinary technician do that an animal scientist doesn't do?
Can u work as a veterinary technician with a animal science degree?
Can u open up a "veterinary clinic(a clinic)" with a animal science degree?
Please answer all of my questions if possible with detail.
If u have any more information about animal science and veterinary technology please feel free to let me know.
Thank you in advance for answering my questions.
What does an animal scientist do?
What does a veterinary technician do that an animal scientist doesn't do?
Can u work as a veterinary technician with a animal science degree?
Can u open up a "veterinary clinic(a clinic)" with a animal science degree?
Please answer all of my questions if possible with detail.
If u have any more information about animal science and veterinary technology please feel free to let me know.
Thank you in advance for answering my questions.
A. Answers for questions 1 and 2: An animal scientist is anyone who studies a type or types of animals. It is a very wide, open field that can cover everything from genetics to ecology to behavior and it covers any animal that the scientist wishes to study. Usually an animal scientist will focus on a certain group of animals and a certain topic within that field.
Answers for questions 3 and 4: A veterinary technician is specifically trained to assist a veterinarian in the care and treatment of animals. A veterinary technician focuses more on the care of many types of animals rather that just one or two. That being said, vet techs and animal scientists overlap. Yes, you can be a vet tech with a degree in animal science, however, there is a specific two to four year certification that veterinarians often prefer that their staff have and you can have both a degree in animal science and certification to be a vet tech.
Lastly NO you may not start a vet clinic unless you are a fully certified veterinarian in the state in which you reside. That means that you completed high school, went to college, got AT LEAST a bachelor's degree in something (usually a science) and then went through 4 to 6 years of vet school before appearing before a state board to obtain a license to practice and use pharmaceuticals.
Feel free to toss me an email @ faithbyrd@hotmail.com and I can answer any more specific questions you may have.
Hope this helped!
Answers for questions 3 and 4: A veterinary technician is specifically trained to assist a veterinarian in the care and treatment of animals. A veterinary technician focuses more on the care of many types of animals rather that just one or two. That being said, vet techs and animal scientists overlap. Yes, you can be a vet tech with a degree in animal science, however, there is a specific two to four year certification that veterinarians often prefer that their staff have and you can have both a degree in animal science and certification to be a vet tech.
Lastly NO you may not start a vet clinic unless you are a fully certified veterinarian in the state in which you reside. That means that you completed high school, went to college, got AT LEAST a bachelor's degree in something (usually a science) and then went through 4 to 6 years of vet school before appearing before a state board to obtain a license to practice and use pharmaceuticals.
Feel free to toss me an email @ faithbyrd@hotmail.com and I can answer any more specific questions you may have.
Hope this helped!
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