{"id":80,"date":"2015-01-03T05:27:02","date_gmt":"2015-01-03T09:27:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.drphilzeltzman.com\/blog\/?p=80"},"modified":"2022-07-08T14:37:47","modified_gmt":"2022-07-08T18:37:47","slug":"5-new-year-resolutions-cats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drphilzeltzman.com\/blog\/5-new-year-resolutions-cats\/","title":{"rendered":"5 New Year resolutions for cats"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Human,<\/p>\n<p>This is your cat writing*.<\/p>\n<p>With the start of the New Year, I thought I would send you a few suggestions to get me closer to the status we felines once held in ancient Egypt. We were worshiped as gods, and this is the status I would like to return to this year.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"828\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-87 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drphilzeltzman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Cool-cat1.jpg\" alt=\"Cool cat\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drphilzeltzman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Cool-cat1.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.drphilzeltzman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Cool-cat1-283x300.jpg 283w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Play with me every day<\/strong><br \/>\nSome people who are owned by a cat think that we don\u2019t need that much attention. I beg to differ. We need lots of attention. We felines crave attention. And we deserve attention. So play with me &#8211;\u00a0every day. In the process, I will entertain you, make you smile, and lower your blood pressure. Besides, I hear it\u2019s great exercise, and we could all afford to lose an ounce or two after the holidays.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Help me love my carrier<\/strong><br \/>\nI overheard that my carrier is my safe ticket to getting out of the house more frequently. I would love to get out of the house, and be transported by a chauffeur as I deserve. But I hate my crate. Help me change that. Help me love my crate, and I promise I won\u2019t hide and fight you every time. Here is a video you can learn from: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.catalystcouncil.org\/resources\/health_welfare\/cat_carrier_video\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.catalystcouncil.org\/resources\/health_welfare\/cat_carrier_video\/index.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Take me on a walk<\/strong><br \/>\nDogs should not be the only ones allowed to be walked outside. As long as you don\u2019t interrupt my nap, teach me to walk on a leash, with a kitty harness. First let\u2019s do that inside so I get used to the idea. Then maybe you can walk me in the yard, and possibly even on a sidewalk if you feel it\u2019s clean and safe enough for someone of my status.<br \/>\nYour friends and neighbors\u00a0will fawn all over me because seeing a cat on a leash is such a rare treat for humans. Think of all the petting and attention!<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Teach me a trick<\/strong><br \/>\nIn an effort to elevate my status, I am willing to prove that I am smarter than dogs. Teach me tricks and I will show you how smart I really am. You\u2019ve always suspected that I understand every word you are saying, so allow me to prove it by letting me learn a trick.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Take better care of Me<\/strong><br \/>\nMeasure what I eat. Schedule an appointment with my vet if I haven\u2019t been there in the past 6 months. I wouldn\u2019t want to be accused of feline obesity or diabetes. Also help me keep my pearly whites in good condition! Preventive health care is the secret to a long and happy life, and only you can help me achieve that.<\/p>\n<p>Help me make 2015 the year I begin elevating my status in your house. Help me reclaim my well-deserved place in the world. Help me make this dream a reality. So please do your part and follow these 5 simple steps* to keep me happy, healthy, and deservedly revered!<\/p>\n<p>Until next time,<\/p>\n<p>Phil Zeltzman, DVM, DACVS, CVJ<\/p>\n<p><em>* These 5 New Year resolution are loosely inspired from information provided by the CATalyst Council, an organization dedicated to cat health and welfare. Find more information at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.catalystcouncil.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.catalystcouncil.org<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Human, This is your cat writing*. With the start of the New Year, I thought I would send you a few suggestions to get me closer to the status we felines once held in ancient Egypt. 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He is a board-certified surgeon and a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, a coveted professional achievement Dr. Zeltzman is also a certified surgeon for the tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO), having performed thousands of these procedures in dogs from less than 30 pounds to more than 250 pounds! The results of his work have been very impressive. Dr. Zeltzman\u2019s interests include all aspects of soft tissue, orthopedic, cancer, reconstructive, and neuro surgery, as well as physical therapy and emergency cases. He also has a strong interest in the prevention and treatment of obesity. His newest endeavor is stem cell therapy for arthritis, kidney disease, liver disease, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), as well as tibial tuberosity advancement (TTA). Dr. Zeltzman knew he wanted to be a veterinarian since the age of 5 when his favorite TV shows were Flipper, Daktari, and Lassie. \u201cBecoming a veterinary surgeon has been a dream come true, and I am as passionate about my profession as I was when I first started,\u201d he says. In practice, Dr. Zeltzman\u2019s goal is to offer the best surgical care, the safest anesthesia, and the utmost pain management to all of his patients. Actively involved in teaching, lecturing, and publishing, both locally and internationally, Dr. Zeltzman has published two books: Cocker Spaniels: A Practical Guide for People Owned by a Cocker and Walk a Hound, Lose a Pound, a book on weight loss for both dogs and people, co-written with Rebecca Johnson. He also writes a monthly award-winning newsletter for true dog and cat lovers. It is read in all 50 States, as well as more than 40 foreign countries. This newsletter has evolved into his blog. As a Certified Veterinary Journalist (CVJ), blogger, columnist, and award-winning author, his goal is to write meaningful articles, newsletters, and books that will make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners. He has published numerous articles in national and international veterinary journals, and is currently working on several book projects. He is also a prolific speaker. Dr. Zeltzman is a member of the Cat Writers\u2019 Association, the Dog Writers\u2019 Association and the Authors\u2019 Guild. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the Lehigh Valley Veterinary Medical Association (LVVMA), and the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS). 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