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Importance Of Feline Resorptive lesions occur when the body attacks the surface late stages we are very, very limited in our options for
Wellness Exams of the tooth causing cavities which erode into the pulp and treatment.
can be extremely painful. Early detection of these lesions
Our feline companions are resilient, stoic, and tend to
and possible extraction of the affected teeth can save your keep to themselves much of the time, which makes it even
cat a great deal of pain and potential weight loss and other more important for them to see their veterinarian yearly
oral problems. than any other species. Even if your pet appears healthy
Kidney disease is unfortunately extremely common in at home, veterinarians are often able to detect subtle, less
older cats. Early kidney disease is accompanied by hardly obvious signs of illness which will help to keep your best
any clinical signs. As the disease progresses, the signs that friend happy and healthy for years to come.
develop are subtle and include increased drinking and Established in 1981, Palm City Animal Medical Center
urination, weight loss, unkempt coat, and hiding. Owners is dedicated to providing the best possible care for your
often do not detect these signs due to their slow onset pets. With focuses on compassionate care in surgery,
and seemingly insignificant nature. With an appointment, physical therapy and rehabilitation, preventative medicine,
through questioning and a good exam, your veterinarian extensive diagnostics, and emergency service, Palm City
can detect these subtle changes. Blood work and urinalysis Animal Medical Center combines exceptional medical
are able to detect kidney disease often before any of these care with a caring philosophy for pets and their owners.
signs become apparent. This allows us to intervene and For more information, call (772) 283-0920, visit www.
slow the progression of this unfortunate disease which palmcityanimalmedicalcenter.com or find us on Facebook
All too often in the veterinary clinic, we only see cats is critical. Once kidney disease has progressed to its at www.facebook.com/PalmCityAnimalClinic.
when they are very sick. Many owners do not recognize
the importance of bringing their feline companions in for
yearly visits whether they appear healthy or not. There are Book Review from page 9
many common cat diseases that can easily be detected and
treated, but this is only possible if cats are brought in to their The Hiroshima Bonsai
veterinarian for routine preventative care. Cats age much “In 1975, as part of Japan’s gift to the United States
more rapidly than humans. One cat year equals about four for (America’s) upcoming bicentennial, the bonsai
to five human years. A great deal can change in that span master Masaru Yamaki of Hiroshima presented a prized
of time so it is so important to keep up with yearly care. bonsai tree to the National Arboretum in Washington,
Cats are very good at hiding the fact that they are D.C. Bonsai, the Japanese art of cultivating trees in a
sick, whereas clinical signs in dogs are often much more very small container, dates back more than a thousand
obvious. As cats age, they are commonly affected by years ... The white pine bonsai Yamaki bestowed had
hyperthyroidism, kidney disease, diabetes and even cancer. been in his family for many generations; it had been
A physical exam allows the veterinarian to observe your “in training” since 1625, making it one of the oldest
cat’s behavior, overall condition of its skin and coat, and bonsai trees in the world. But when Yamaki presented
monitor its weight. Change in these subtle things that his gift, he did not reveal an essential chapter of the
may not seem significant at home can help vets identify tree’s history.
some health conditions early. Yearly screening blood work “On the morning of August 6, 1945, the U.S. The dozen people shown along in front of this Montezuma
is critical, especially in adult cats. Detection of kidney military dropped an atomic bomb, called, Little Boy, cypress offer only a hint of its size; as many as 30 can
or liver disease before your pet begins to show clinical on Hiroshima, killing eighty thousand people instantly actually stand together on just one side of the tree, which
signs can greatly slow the progression of disease, prevent and devastating the city.” Yamaki’s home was only two measures a circumference of 137.9 feet, almost half the
suffering, and ultimately extend their life. Blood work miles from the epicenter of the blast and was badly length of a football field! This tall, thriving tree stands
helps us to determine overall health and allows us to take damaged, yet the bonsai nursery was miraculously in the center of the Mexican town of Santa Maria del
preventative measures to keep your feline happy and untouched because it was protected by a sturdy wall. Tule and began life between 1,200 and 3,000 years ago.
healthy. Monitoring your cat’s weight is also extremely It wasn’t until Yamaki’s grandsons visited the National Another photo in the book shows the full tree.
important. Weight gain or loss can be an indication that Arboretum in 2001 that the world learned what this
there is something else going on with your furry friend. bonsai had survived. missing and a severely damaged root system. Yet,
Cats are commonly affected by dental disease. Dogs The Nagasaki Camphor despite being subjected to intense heat and burial
are always panting and playing and are often amenable Three days after the Hiroshima bombing, on beneath a heavy load of debris, the tree retained a few
to owners looking in their mouths. Most cats will not August 9, 1945, the United States dropped an atomic green sprouts.”
allow their owner to look at their teeth at home, so it is bomb on the Japanese city of Nagasaki. No living After being nursed back to health, this Callery pear
necessary to have your veterinarian perform an oral exam organism within 1,000 years of the blast’s epicenter was replanted at the National September 11 Memorial
yearly and determine if your cat needs a dental cleaning. was given any chance of survival. The two 500-year- in December 2010 near the South Pool, one of the
Some problems unique to cats include stomatitis (painful old camphor trees standing at the entrance to the memorial’s two reflecting pools. “An early bloomer, it
inflammation of the oral tissues) and resorptive lesions. Sanno Shrine were not even 900 yards away; they is the first tree at the memorial to bloom in spring and
its leaves are the last to change colors in autumn—a
were scorched, their branches and leaves blown away.
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throughout the Treasure Coast. last day of the Civil War, but also the single bloodiest day Hiroshima Bonsai, a miniature Japanese white pine that
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sale surtax still applies. This decrease does not apply to parking or storage of motor the battle show the young tree standing next to the bridge. in celebration of America’s upcoming Bicentennial.
vehicles, docking or storage of boats or tie-down or storage of aircraft.