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Mon:	8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue - Fri:	8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sat:	8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun:	8:00 am - 3:00 pm

The Cat Practice

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Dental Care
It is important that your cat receives proper dental care to help avoid oral pain, infection and halitosis as well as the buildup of harmful bacteria which can spread via the blood stream, showering the heart, liver and kidneys and contributing to organ problems. Just imagine what would happen if you or I never brushed our teeth or went to see a dentist! Dental disease is caused by an accumulation of bacterial plaque on the teeth resulting in

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Eric Dougherty DVM

The Cat Practice Veterinary Hospital

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Phone: (212) 677-1401

Address: 137 5th Ave, New York, NY 10010

Website: http://thecatpractice.com

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The Cat Practice

Preventive Care

Dental Care
It is important that your cat receives proper dental care to help avoid oral pain, infection and halitosis as well as the buildup of harmful bacteria which can spread via the blood stream, showering the heart, liver and kidneys and contributing to organ problems. Just imagine what would happen if you or I never brushed our teeth or went to see a dentist! Dental disease is caused by an accumulation of bacterial plaque on the teeth resulting in
Vaccination
Price may vary depending on the need to administer medications, vaccinations, and/or exams. Payment is due in full when your cat is dropped off at our office. Please call us in advance to schedule your stay with us. If your plans change while you are away and you must shorten or lengthen your cat's stay, please let us as soon as possible.
Nutritional Counseling
Common symptoms of illness you should look out for are: lethargy, vomiting, increased thirst, increased appetite, decreased appetite, weight loss, urinary distress or lack of urination, loose/bloody stools, constipation, disorientation, and unusual vocalization. Any of these symptoms should be checked out by your vet, especially if your cat has more than one at the same time. Remember, cats are creatures of habit, so any deviation from normal behavior is an indication that something is wrong and should be investigated.
Comprehensive Examination
All felines boarding with The Cat Practice are required to be up to date on their vaccinations and have had a physical exam within the last six months. Our veterinarians are happy to bring your cats up to date while they are staying with us, so please bring your cat's medical paperwork with you if they have been seen by another veterinary office. If your cat has an ongoing illness or is difficult with strangers, please speak with our staff ahead of time to ensure that we can accommodate your cat's specific needs at the time of their stay.

Illness Treatment

Parasites Treatment and Control
Heartworm is a mosquito born parasite that until recently we thought only infected dogs in this part of the country. The southern U.S. has had a feline heartworm problem for years. These parasites grow to maturity in the heart, lungs and accompanying vessels. They are spaghetti like and 2-5 inches long. Infected dogs often have dozens. Recently studies have found feline heartworm in our area. This year, we have found several N.Y.C. cats that had heartworms. Usually, cats have only 1 to 4 worms, as cats are not a natural host for heartworms. However, even 1 heart worm can kill a cat precipitously.
Vomiting Treatment
Diarrhea Treatment
Skin Condition and Allergy Treatment

Infection Treatment

Feline Retro Virus Treatment
The Feline Leukemia Virus exists in all felines, wild and domestic, in all parts of the world. It is spread from parents to kittens and from cat to cat via biting, scratching, breeding, sharing litter boxes and perhaps is vectored by biting insects like fleas and mosquitoes.
Bacterial and Viral Infection Treatment
Urinary Tract Infection Treatment
Diabetes Mellitus is a disease in which the body is not producing insulin properly. Insulin allows the body to use glucose(sugar) for energy. Without it the glucose stays in the blood and causes problems. Also the cells are deprived of glucose and that also causes additional problems. High blood sugar causes symptoms such as increased urination, increased water drinking, increased appetite, weight loss and urinary tract infections.

Chronic Condition Treatment

Diabetes Treatment
Thyroid Disease Treatment
The thyroid glands secrete hormones (thyroxin [T3] and tri-iodothyronine [T4]), which regulate the body's rate of metabolism. However, the system can go awry, with increased (hyperthyroidism) or decreased (hypothyroidism) hormone production.
Heart Disease Treatment
There are three basic forms of treatment available -- surgery, anti-thyroid drugs, or radioactive iodine therapy. Each form of treatment has its advantages and disadvantages. Your veterinarian's choice of treatment will be based on several factors, including the cat's age, and the presence of associated heart disease or other medical problems.
Kidney Disease Treatment
The Cat Practice is proud to offer an array of prescription diets to meet specific nutritional needs of your beloved feline. These diets are available exclusively through veterinarians, and are carefully formulated to support each health condition they are designed for. Many of our patients utilize these diets as a part of their cats’ medical treatment when prescribed by our veterinarians. Prescription diets can help support several types of health problems for cats, from diabetes, bladder disease, intestinal disease, obesity, dental disease, and kidney disease (to name a few). We carry prescription diets in many flavors and textures, including wet and dry options.

Veterinary Surgery
If our blood and fecal analysis exclude these problems- we may need to take abdominal radiographs and perform an ultrasound to check for the thickened intestines or signs of infiltrative disease. The only way to conclusively diagnose IBS is with an intestinal biopsy either via exploratory surgery or by means of a pencil-thin fiber endoscope which is inserted, under anesthesia, into the cat’s stomach and upper small intestine for viewing and nipping multiple, small tissue samples for pathological analysis. Exploratory surgery is usually more expensive and carries more risk than the Endoscopic Procedure.
Declawing
There are numerous ways to deal with the nuisance of your cats sharp claws and better ways to protect your furniture. A newer product called “Soft Paws” is available. Soft Paws are soft plastic sheaths which are glued over the nail with surgical glue. They come in a variety of colors and sizes, and can be a great, painless alternative to the declaw procedure. If declawing is absolutely necessary, and all other options have been exhausted, we recommend at least finding a facility that possesses a surgical laser instead of a scalpel. This is a better way of doing the procedure that causes less trauma and reduces post-operative recovery time.
Spaying and Neutering
SPAY & NEUTER: Female and male cats should always be spayed or neutered between 4-6 months of age. There are several health benefits for female cats to be spayed during this time (before they reach their first heat cycle) to help prevent breast cancer and other reproductive issues they might have later in life. Fixing your cat also helps prevent issues with territory/behavioral marking. Unless you are planning on breeding your cat, there really is no good reason to keep your animal in-tact.

Laboratory Services
The blood tests require only a small amount of blood. If your cat tests negative and is at risk, we can start a Preventative drug called “ Heartguard Chewable for Cats”. This reasonably palatable treat is given once per month for 6 months during mosquito season.
X-Ray
With other problems like pneumonia or fluid in the lungs from cardiac problems, the cat has more difficulty breathing in so their effect is more inspiratory. These differences are very subtle and can be confusing even to experienced Veterinarians. Most breathing problems or coughing should be assayed via a set of chest X-rays. Your Veterinarian will prescribe specific medications for your cat’s particular problem. These drugs might be cortisone type drugs, antibiotics and or bronchodialactors. Below are some helpful hints in order to deal with your cat if he or she is diagnosed with ashma/bronchitis complex. Also, avoid known allergic foods particularly any containing fish.
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General Pet Care

Boarding
Another special feature of The Cat Practice is that we offer cat-only boarding. We are pleased to welcome your beloved felines to stay at our exceptional facility, open seven days a week. If your cats need to be with us for a couple days or a couple months, we are happy to care for them!
Grooming
Senior Pet Care
Dr. Eric Dougherty D.V.M. is our Medical Director and has been with us since 2011. He is an active member of the American Association of Feline Practitioners, AVMA, and ASPCA. He graduated from Ross University, where he was awarded the Stanley M. Dennis scholarship. He then went on to complete his clinical rotation at Iowa State University. Dr. Dougherty was raised in Brooklyn in a family that was always adopting any neighborhood cat in need, and he learned from an early age that he wanted to practice veterinary medicine in order to care for these majestic, unique animals. His specialized interests in veterinary medicine include endocrine diseases and renal disease, and everything from kitten wellness to senior cat care. Dr. Dougherty is also an advocate for helping the feline rescue community in NYC, and is proud to give cat rescues a 50% discount on nearly all of our services.

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