Lion Clip
Services
Grooming
Cat grooming is available for boarding kitties or feel free to call us and make an appointment for your cat to be pampered and groomed. There is no need for the cat to stay with us all day. Most baths and comb-outs only take about 1½ hours. (More time needed for shaving mats) Slow gentle comb-outs using mild shampoo and conditioners designed especially for cats, are done only by qualified staff.
The ears can be cleaned and the eyes can be looked at, but only a licensed veterinarian can diagnose a problem or prescribe medication.
The bathing and grooming is done on “cat time”. We take our time and allow breaks when needed to keep our friends from getting too stressed or scared. If a cat is too aggressive, the appointment will be re-scheduled with the veterinarian of your choice in order to be sedated for the safety of the cat as well as the staff.
All blow-drying is done only by hand. A special heat controlled dryer is used to keep the cat from getting too hot and from burning the skin. Our friends are never left unattended in a cage with a hot blower drying them out. Nail trims are done at the owner’s request for no charge when the cat is boarding with us.
All cats coming into the facility will be examined for ectoparasites and treated appropriately at the owner’s expense. There are many safe flea and tick treatments available over the counter to choose from. A flea treatment can be applied at no additional charge when a cat is being groomed.
Medications
Monitoring the health of your cat is our top priority. Our clients will be relieved to know that our qualified veterinary staff can administer all medications that may be needed. They are trained to give oral prescriptions, subcutaneous/intravenous injections and fluids. Many of our clients have cats who are able to stay at home by allowing a “pet sitter” to stop by once a day. However, if daily medications are needed, some sitters are not medically trained to administer them or recognize what signs to look for if a particular crisis arises. These cats will be safer in our quiet and relaxed environment of animal health caregivers. Pre and post surgery monitoring is available as well.
Vaccines
- FVRCP
- Rabies
Required Vaccines
The incidence of many infectious diseases in cats have been reduced greatly through the use of vaccines. Although no vaccine is 100 percent effective, the risks of not vaccinating your cat could have devastating consequences. There are many vaccines now available for cats however only two are required at Shelley’s Cat Care. The FVRCP vaccine and the Rabies vaccine should be given at least 10 days prior to boarding. This should allow the cats antibodies enough time to start protection against the disease. You will need to bring a receipt of the vaccines your cat has received from your veterinary office that will be kept on file for reference.
The FVRCP vaccination protects your cat against three contagious diseases.
FVR = Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis. This is a severe upper respiratory infection that is most dangerous to young kittens and older cats. The virus is extremely contagious to cats, and is caused by a feline herpes virus. FVR can leave some cats with permanent respiratory system and optical damage.
C = calcivirus. There are several different strains of calcivirus, causing a range of illness from mild infection to life-threatening pneumonia. The more dangerous strains can be deadly to young kittens and older cats. Calcivirus is transmitted through direct contact with an infected cat or an infected item. A carrier cat can pass the virus on for up to one year.
P = panleukopenia, also known as feline distemper. Feline distemper is a highly contagious disease that moves very quickly through the system. It is caused by a parvovirus similar to the parvovirus seen in dogs. The disease is most severe in young kittens but can affect cats of all ages. Panleukopenia may remain active in the environment for up to a year without a host.
Rabies--Rabies is transmitted mainly through bite wounds of infected mammals. More cats than dogs develop rabies in the United States, and although relatively resistant to rabies, both species serve as potential sources of infection for human beings. All instances of suspected or known rabies virus infection must be reported to local health department officials. Rabies virus vaccination is highly recommended for all cats, and is required by law in some states and municipalities.
Possible Adverse Affects
Some mild reactions are fairly common and usually start within several hours to several days after vaccination.
- Discomfort at the injection site
- Mild fever
- Diminished appetite and activity
- More serious reactions are very rare
- Life threatening allergic reaction within several minutes to an hour after vaccination
- Although vaccine-associated sarcomas have been reported to develop in association with administration of a variety of vaccines, current data suggests they are more frequently associated with administration of feline leukemia virus vaccines and adjuvanted rabies virus vaccines. Inflammatory reactions are commonly observed at sites where adjuvanted rabies virus vaccines have been administered, and concern has arisen regarding the possible association between these reactions and vaccine associated sarcomas. The recently approved canary pox virus-vectored recombinant feline rabies vaccine (PureVax Feline Rabies Vaccine, Merial Ltd) is an exception.
Your veterinarian is the person most qualified to advise you if adverse side effects occur.
- Daily boarding - $20.00
- 2 Cats - $40.00
- Each additional cat - $15.00
- Bath/Comb out $40.00
- Bath/comb out heavily matted - $60 and up
- Bath w/Lion Cut -$80 and up
- Nail trim - $6.00
- Nail trim while boarding - N/C
- Flea treatment - $10.00
- Flea treatment w/Bath - N/C
- Medications - 1-2 times daily N/C
- Medications - 3x or more a day $5.00
Prices
Please call (707)539-7100 or Email Me at shelley@shelleyscatcare.com
Shelley's Cat Care
Montecito Veterinary Center
4900 Sonoma Hwy Santa Rosa, CA