New Cat/Kitten 101
Have you added a new furry addition to your family and feel clueless? No fret, we are here to help! Below are links to pertinent information for first-time kitty owners or current kitty owners bringing in a new addition.
Our Preventive Medicine Recommendations – Getting down to the basics
https://www.allentowncatclinic.net/extras/feline-preventive-medicine-recommendations/
Monthly topical preventative recommendations
Revolt (Monthly preventative topical for flea, tick, lice, ear mites and common parasite protection)
Advantage (Monthly topical preventative for fleas only)
When is it time to visit your vet?
https://catfriendly.com/keep-your-cat-healthy/veterinary-care/when-to-visit-the-vet/
Recognizing when your cat is sick
Cats are notorious for hiding illnesses!
https://www.pethealthnetwork.com/cat-health/cat-checkups-preventive-care/how-tell-if-your-cats-secretly-sick
Microchip
Just because they do not go outside, doesn’t mean they can’t sneak out. A microchip is a great way to help them find their way home!
https://www.homeagain.com/
Pet Insurance
There are so many companies to choose from and we hope the following link helps narrow it down for you! Coverage and deductibles vary from company to company.
https://www.petinsurancereview.com/
Financing Options
Care Credit
Medical only credit card with interest free financing (On purchases over $200.00). Great to have on hand so there is no need to worry in the event of an emergency.
Prequalify online at https://www.carecredit.com/
ALL PET CARD
Another option for 6 month interest free financing (On purchases over $250.00) and it is a card just for pets! This allows for a higher pre-qualification rate. This also just takes a few minutes to prequalify and allows you to break down your payment into 6 monthly installments. Prequalify online at https://allpet.com/
Scratch Pay
Emergencies are unexpected! Payment plans made for any budget.
https://scratchpay.com/
Safety
Let’s keep your kitty safe from unknown hazards! We hope these links help prevent the unimaginable.
https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/pet-owners/
https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/cats-plant-list
https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/holiday-safety-tips
Introducing your new kitty to their new environment
https://catfriendly.com/be-a-cat-friendly-caregiver/adopting-a-cat/introducing-a-cat/
Feliway products to help make a calming environment for an easier transition
https://allentowncatclinic.myvetstoreonline.pharmacy/shop/SearchDisplay?categoryId=&storeId=10152&catalogId=10101&langId=-1&sType=SimpleSearch&resultCatEntryType=2&showResultsPage=true&searchSource=Q&pageView=&pageGroup=Search&beginIndex=0&pageSize=12&searchTerm=feliway&authToken=-1002%252CJdh5JVzqovGDGuZIS9A0yAc11LCiDPi1CWNOoTX%252B9xo%253D
Grooming
Bad hair day? We all know how much cats love baths…..haha!
Waterless shampoo
Furminator (Long haired cats)
Furminator (Short haired cats)
Flea comb
Local Groomer information
One Stop Pet Shop
1375 Chestnut Street
Emmaus, PA 18049
610-967-0645
Be Charmed Grooming Salon
(All pet groomer – dogs, cats, small animals and birds)
100 N. Constitution Blvd. – Unit D
Kutztown, PA
484-649-8833
website: www.becharmedgrooming.com
Chaar
1635 Airport Road
Allentown, PA 18109
610-437-9978
Petite Paws (Cats and small dogs)
509 N. 22nd Street
Allentown, PA 18104
610-762-7960
Any Pet Groomed Mobile Pet Grooming Service
610-756-3836 (Hard to handle cats are her specialty)
Going on vacation?
Preparation for travel with your cat
https://catfriendly.com/be-a-cat-friendly-caregiver/traveling-with-your-cat/
Boarding information if you cannot take your cat with you
We offer boarding services that are charged by the evening. We provide a litter box, blanket and offer both canned and dry food. If, however, you wish to give your cat all the comforts of home, please feel free to supply your cats own food, special toy and/or blanket. Our boarders are out of their kennel at least twice a day to exercise and stretch their legs. We do not allow the cats out at the same time unless they are from the same family. Medications can be administered for an additional charge.
At home pet sitters are available from outside sources not affiliated with us if you prefer not to board them in a kennel
We recommend a previous technician of ours, Jess that now has her own pet sitting company
http://www.wagnwearnwatchnscoop.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Wag-N-Watch-258944294132688/
Or you can perform a Google search
Emergency Centers
Eastern Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Center
7042 Snowdrift Road
Allentown, PA 18106
610-904-1776
https://www.epvmc.com/
Quakertown Veterinary Clinic
Tri-County Emergency Service
2250 N Old Bethlehem Pike
Quakertown, PA 18951
215-536-6245
http://quakertownvetclinic.com/
Valley Central
210 Fullerton Ave.
Whitehall, PA 18052
610-435-1553
http://vcvrec.com/
Crown Veterinary Specialists
23 Blossom Hill Road
Lebanon, NJ 08833
908-236-4120
https://crownvet.com/emergencies/
Urgent appointments, can be treated at the following limited hour facility: Please note they are not open on holidays.
Rush Urgent Care
7525 Tilghman Street
Allentown, PA 18106
610-224-7874
https://www.facebook.com/RushVeterinaryUrgentCare/