Forest Home Animal Clinic | Kitty Kat Korner | Health Topics

Our 20th Anniversary!
We are very proud to be
celebrating our 20th year in business!

To thank you, our clients, we are offering a different special each month.

March & April 2010
Receive a FREE screening test for
tick-borne diseases with
a heartworm test.
(Tests your pet for exposure to
Lyme Disease, Erlichiosis, and Anaplasmosis).
Please click here to print the coupon (appointment required).

2009 Pride in Premises Finalist
We were a finalist in the South Suburban Chamber...click here to continue reading the story.

FREE Puppy Jump Start
Remember, our Puppy Jump Start class is always free to our clients...click here to learn more about our training classes.

Forest Home Animal Clinic
11222 West Forest Home Avenue
Franklin, Wisconsin 53132
Phone: (414)425-2340
Fax: (414)425-4762

Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM to Noon

Wellness Care

"How to" Videos
(courtesy of Cornell University Feline Health Center)

How to brush your cat's teeth
How to trim your cat's nails

How to give medication in pill form
How to give medication in liquid form

How to take your cats temperature

On-line Health Resources

MEDLINEplus Health Information
National Center for Infectious Disease

Please click on a link below, (under "File Name"), to learn about
and address day-to-day health concerns.
(click here to download Adobe Reader)

File Name	Description / Comment
Feeding Your Kitten	Providing proper nutrition for your kitten. Written by: Dawn F. Veterinary Technician
Fleas and Ticks	How to prevent fleas and ticks from becoming a problem. Written by: Charmaine H.
Hairballs - Frequently Asked Questions.	What causes hairballs in cats. Written by Dawn F. Veterinary Technician
Periodontal Disease and Gingivitis	When cats do not get the proper dental care it can affect their health.
Signs of Dental Disease	What to watch for and when to schedule an appointment to have your cat's teeth professionally cleaned.
Weight Management In Cats	Overweight cats can develop all kinds of health problems. Written by Dawn F. Veterinary Technician
What are the stages of periodontitis?	Pictures and descriptions of the four stages of periodontitis.
Your Cat's Mouth	Brushing your cat's teeth is the best thing you can do to maintain your cat's oral health.