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NOVA Cat Clinic
Dec 19, 20161 min read
Nobowl Helping Your Cat Be Entertained and Lose Weight
Ellen and Sophie show you how to use the Nobowl to keep your cat entertained. In addition to be fun for your cat, it will help your cat...
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NOVA Cat Clinic
Dec 10, 20161 min read
Live Questions and Answers
Dr Barron and Ellen will be going live with Facebook Live. You will be able to ask both of them questions. We will announce on Facebook...
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NOVA Cat Clinic
May 22, 20162 min read
Vote Ellen Veterinary Technician Hero
All of us here at NOVA Cat Clinic are very proud that one of our very own has been nominated for the American Humane Association’s...
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NOVA Cat Clinic
Jan 30, 20161 min read
How to Pamper Your Cat
Everyone enjoys a relaxing day at the spa. Bob received a very special day for his grooming at the spa. If you are thinking of grooming...
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NOVA Cat Clinic
Nov 24, 20151 min read
Holiday Safety Tips
Happy Holidays – have a great Thanksgiving. Ellen has some very helpful tips on keeping your cat safe for all the winter holidays. ...
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NOVA Cat Clinic
Nov 14, 20151 min read
Holiday Boarding
Ellen has been getting questions about holiday boarding. We generally fill up by August for the holidays. We are working on a pet sitting...
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NOVA Cat Clinic
Oct 28, 20151 min read
Ellen Talks About Diet
As a compliment to our last blog, Ellen discusses some of the nuisances of feeding. Hopefully you find both blogs helpful. Please contact...
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NOVA Cat Clinic
Oct 17, 20151 min read
NOVA Cat Foster Update and Deworming
A very sad experience for us at the clinic. Ellen works very hard with these “at risk” kittens. Despite all of her efforts – some of...
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NOVA Cat Clinic
Jun 17, 20153 min read
When Can I Take A NOVA Kitten Foster Home?
Hey Ellen! I see you posting photos of really young kittens that you are currently fostering, but are not available yet? How come I...
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NOVA Cat Clinic
Feb 1, 20153 min read
Why Is FELV/FIV Testing Important?
Dear Ellen, why does NOVA Cat Clinic require my cat to have a documented FELV/FIV test on file? Don’t you keep all of the cats separated...
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NOVA Cat Clinic
Dec 27, 20142 min read
Cats On Metro
Ellen, you left work the other day with two cats in a rolling carrier. I asked you if you took Metro and you said “yes.” I was under the...
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NOVA Cat Clinic
Nov 11, 20144 min read
The Pros and Cons of Raw vs. Commercial Food, and How to Do Raw Right.
Cats are true, obligate carnivores and should be treated as such. Walk into any grocery store or pet store today and you can find a vast...
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NOVA Cat Clinic
Aug 14, 20143 min read
When Can My Kitten Come Home?
One of the biggest complaints that I get with the kittens at NoVa Cat is that I don’t let them go home early enough. Well, there is a...
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NOVA Cat Clinic
Jun 30, 20142 min read
Should My Cat Have a Litter?
Since most of the foster kittens here at NOVA Cat Clinic are getting close to the age where they can get spayed and neutered, we thought...
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NOVA Cat Clinic
Jun 1, 20142 min read
Why is it so hard to find kitten play dates?
There are puppy play dates and classes everywhere, but I can’t seem to find any for my kittens. Is there such a thing? Why doesn’t NOVA...
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NOVA Cat Clinic
Feb 3, 20142 min read
My cat has Herpes!? How could this have happened? He is an only cat!
It’s OK! We promise you can’t get this type of herpes virus from your cat, and your cat was not cheating on you! This type of herpes...
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NOVA Cat Clinic
Feb 3, 20142 min read
My cat never goes outside. Does he really need a rabies shot?
Yes! Your cat does need a Rabies vaccine! The Code of Virginia (Virginia Department of Health) states that all domestic dogs and cats...
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NOVA Cat Clinic
Feb 3, 20143 min read
Are the holidays stressful for my cat, too?
It’s that time of the year that NOVA Cat Clinic starts to see an influx of patients for more than our routine standard of care. We see a...
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NOVA Cat Clinic
Feb 3, 20142 min read
My cat is coming in for a dental cleaning and possible extractions. Will he be in pain when he comes
That is an excellent question for anyone to ask their veterinarian when their cat is coming in for a procedure that will be causing...
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NOVA Cat Clinic
Feb 3, 20141 min read
I know what’s wrong with my cat. I looked it up on Google!
Yikes! Close that browser! Never diagnose your pet over the internet from symptoms he may be exhibiting. If everyone did this, there...
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