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The California Veterinary Medical Association
FERAL CAT ALTERING PROGRAM

The Feral Cat altering project is a spay/neuter project sponsored by the California Veterinary Medical Association and a generous grant from Maddie’s Fund. The goal is to spay and neuter 20,000 feral cats in California during the first year. Ultimately this will lead to fewer euthanized unwanted cats in the state’s shelters.

Feral cats are regarded as pests in many neighborhoods. Research has shown, however, that trapping and removing them only leads to their replacement by new feral cats. A more successful form of management involves trapping, spaying or neutering, and then re-release. The California Veterinary Medical Association is sponsoring a program to pay for spaying and neutering of any feral cats that fit this situation.

Feral Cats are by definition free-roaming and unwanted. They do not voluntarily accept handling from humans. After the spay or neuter, the feral cats are to be re-released into the same habitat they were trapped in. This program is not meant for adoptable cats.

Under this program, the Feral Cats MUST have their right ear tips trimmed to identify them as sterilized. This not only spares them any trauma of being captured and re-transported again but also indicates to the shelter that someone is looking after them should they be trapped by Animal Control personnel, thus saving them from euthenasia at the shelter. The ear trim is done while they are under general anesthesia and is not painful.

THE SPAY AND NEUTER OF FERAL CATS
UNDER THIS PROGRAM
IS DONE AT NO CHARGE TO THE PUBLIC.

For cats to qualify for this program,

• Feral cats must not voluntarily accept
  human handling.
   
• Feral cats are to be re-released to
  their original habitat.
   
• The program does not cover viral testing
  or vaccinations, but our hospital will
  provide these services at our low-cost
  vaccination clinicprices to qualified participants.
  
  

For more details about this program, the CVMA has put up its own website:

http://www.cvma.org/page.asp?ID=536
 

For trapping techniques and equipment, visit:

www.livetrap.com   or   www.feralcat.com/trapinst.html

or contact us and we can assist you in contacting your local shelters or rescue groups about borrowing traps
 

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WELCOME TO RIN

Rin Lennon, originally from West Los Angeles, is Mar Vista Animal Medical Center’s newest animal technician. Rin has worked in veterinary hospitals since 1985, and she is skilled in all areas of small animal care.

In her off hours, Rin plays in the local band Monogroove. Often performing at local clubs in Los Angeles, Rin is the rhythm guitar player and singer/songwriter. At home she takes care of her own 8 cats: Church, Puppy, Brair, Salem, Hercules, Goliath, Zeus and Bam Bam.
 

If you would like information about any other staff members, visit our Hospital Staff page, or go directly to The Doctors, The Receptionists or The Technicians.

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Thank-You for our New Referrals

Here are the names of our clients who have referred their family or friends to our hospital in August. Our referring clients receive a $15 credit as a gesture of thanks.

Thank you again for your confidence in us.

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NEW ON OUR WEB SITE

TRIMETHOPRIM – SULFA

Trimethoprim sulfa is known by many names as it is a  commonly used antibiotic in both human and veterinary medicine.  It is abbreviated TMPS and sold under the brand names Bactrim, Septra, and Tribrissen. You may even recognize it from your own medicine cabinet.  It has become a popular choice due to its broad spectrum and  inexpensive cost.  Visit this newest addition to The Pharmacy Center to learn more about this drug.

CARING FOR A DOG RECOVERING FROM PARVOVIRUS

This page completes our Canine Parvovirus Information Center inside The Vaccine Mezzanine. The other pages (which have been available for quite some time) explain the basic nature of this terrible disease, the prevalence of the disease in the environment, its diagnosis, its treatment and the vaccination options. This last page explains how to care for the surviving parvo dog after you take it home from the hospital.

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Featured product of the month:
  Preference Stain & Odor Remover

Removes pet stains from carpets, upholstery and clothing on contact! Unlike other products, Preference is designed to remove completely odors that otherwise would prompt another pet “accident”! Our staff has found this new product remarkable and we invite you to try it.

Normally $8.50 for a 16-ounce bottle.

Perfect when there’s a puppy in the house!

Print and cut out this coupon for $1.00 off!