Cheshire Cat Clinic

Is my cat "coughing" up a hairball? Cats vomit up a hairball, they do not cough up a hairball. Vomiting is digestive tract issue, coughing is a respiratory issue. It is sometimes hard to tell the difference between a cat coughing and a cat trying to vomit. Here are a couple of videos to watch. We do not get to see them like you do, so we depend on you to help us figure out what is going on, so that we can help you to get your cat to feel better, by knowing which system to foc...us our treatment on. https://youtu.be/y7JOBVqcAsw

Has anyone's kitty changed from one to the other during these crazy times???

We're hosting an online bottle baby class this Wednesday with Katie Carney of Kitten 911, and Island Cat Resources and Adoption [ICRA]! Learn about caring for ...these tiniest kittens, including keeping them warm and clean, feeding with a bottle or syringe, and neonatal kitten development during these early stages. There will also be a chance to ask questions. Register for the class using the link below (link is also in the comments)! Virtual Bottle Baby Class Wednesday, July 8, 7pm-8:30pm Zoom registration link: https://tinyurl.com/yawo4y3m

The babies have arrived and have settled right in!

All loaded up heading for our forever home! We will miss all our friends at Cheshire but we could not ask for a better mama! Idaho here we come!

On 6/8/2020 in the afternoon hours a Fire erupted in the floors above us necessitating an immediate evacuation of our premises. Thankfully, all humans and cats are safe and well(Our cats Vin,Elend and Annie have found a wonderful new home).Unfortunately, our clinic suffered significant water damage and the building has structural damage that may take over a year to repair. Our clinic will need to relocate.In the long term( we our in the process of securing a new location in t...he nearby area that will allow us to resume full operations. In the short term we will be able to offer our core services - Exams, Blood tests, vaccinations and more from our new temporary location at PetVet ( 4814 Broadway , Oakland) starting on 6 /23/2020 ( more details to follow). We our currently monitoring our incoming phone calls but ask that most requests come via Emails - [email protected]. We will make every effort to answer requests for Medication refills and food in a timely matter. The quickest way to have medication, flea treatments and food delivered is through VERSOURCE. You can find the link on our website. We fully understand that some of your Kitties have urgent needs that will require you to take them to another clinic or Emergency service and that they will need access to your cat's medical records. We have been in he process of fully "moving into the 21st century" by converting to a cloud based medical records system. Unfortunately this process has not been completed by the time of the fire.Thankfully we do have all the paper records and our practice management software is fully operational and running and all Blood tests and X-Rays are already "in the cloud". We ask that you call or email requests and we will make every efforts to have these records scanned and emailed a soon as possible. The Cheshire Cat Clinic has been a part of the Glenview neighborhood since 1973, but this clinic is more than a location, it is our incredibly loyal and devoted clients,who understand the unique value of a Feline focused Veterinary Clinic with a personalized touch. We have every intention to carry on and even improve our operations and hope that we can continue serving you and your cats in the days and years to come. Be safe, Dr. Nama Atid DVM and the staff of the Cheshire Cat Clinic 510-5301010 [email protected] See more

Update on the babies: All 3 will be going to their forever home together next week! Thank you for all your support during this devastating time.. We will keep you posted when we're back up and running..

It is with a sad and heavy heart that I post this.. We need to find forever homes for Elend, Vin and Annie. Elend and Vin are a bonded pair and are both special needs kitties. They would do better in a home together without other kitties as they are both Fiv+. Vin is on anti seizure medication and Elend is on oral steroids for a skin condition. Annie is not Fiv+ but doesn't do well with other kitties, except Vin and Elend. She doesn't have any medical conditions. Only serious inquiries please. All kitties should be indoor only cats. These are our babies and we don't post this lightly..

Feline friends, as we try and make heads or tails of this situation, we will be closed until further notice. If your cat is on medication, please go through online pharmacies e.g. VetSource, Chewy, PetMeds, etc. and have them email, not fax your prescription refill request to [email protected] or [email protected] and we will approve your refills. As far as physical medical records, we do not have access to them due to the fact that the building has been red tagged and no one is allowed in the building. We will continue to serve you to the best of our ability during this time as well as keep you posted on our status.. Thank you for your understanding during this difficult time.. The Cheshire Cat Clinic

As some of you may know, there was a fire above our building this afternoon around 2. Everyone got out safely including the kitties but unfortunately, we will be closed until further notice.. Thank you to those that reached out to check on us.. we appreciate and love you and hope to see you again soon.. From the Cheshire Cat Clinic

Dear cat Parents, We would like to thank you for your flexibility and remarkably good natured understanding to all the changes forced upon all of us in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19. We are currently not allowing non staff members into the clinic. We are handling carriers and patients with protective gear to avoid accidental spread through contact. We try to complete all transactions and communications by phone. We are providing all necessary care (including Dental c...are). People have remarked how spending time at home has allowed them to better observe the feline members of their family. These observations may allow us to finally answer questions about our cat's eating habits, activity level and forms of play,toilet habits and relationships between the cats in multi cat households. With these observations you may have concerns and we are here to help. Being forced indoors as we all are may help deepen our understanding of our Indoor only cats, particularly, their need for stimulation. In the multi cat household we can appreciated the need for distancing( some of us may even empathize with the urge to spray)within the home. May we all find moments of comfort and joy in contact and play with your feline friends*. We are here if you or your cat needs us. Be Well. * If you are looking for a creative outlet for you or your children, you may want to create interesting hiding and play spots from delivery boxes(properly sanitized) or "food" puzzles from Egg cartons etc.

Changes to Our Services Due to COVID-19 To Our Feline Families: Like you, we are closely monitoring the updates regarding the COVID-19 virus and we are doing our best to comply while continuing to provide necessary medical care for your feline family members. VETERINARY SERVICES ARE CURRENTLY EXEMPT from the announced shutdown. Until further notice, we will remain open during our normal business hours.... To comply with instructions for social distancing, we ask that you wait outside our door (or in your car) and a staff member will come to take your cat in to the clinic to be examined and treated, if necessary, by the Veterinarian. Communication with the doctor will be done via phone. After appointment, a staff member will bring your kitty(s) out to you as well as any food or medication that might be prescribed. Payment can be made via phone. Due to the "shelter in place," please call at least 24 hours in advance for food or medication refills. You may also email us. We hope that you and your family stay healthy and know that we are here for you. Dr Nama Atid and staff