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The 2024 race is officially on and it’s being billed (by the leftist media) as a rematch between a “dangerous” and “deranged” Donald Trump versus the “best” “version” of Joe Biden “ever!” That’s right. According to MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough‚ the gaffe-prone President Biden everyone sees today is the “version of Biden intellectually‚ analytically” that is “the best Biden ever.”  Meanwhile his MSNBC colleague Joy Reid warned her audience that the “dangerous and clearly deranged” Trump was the conservative movement’s “useful scary clown.”  This past month also saw journalists deliberately take Trump’s economic “bloodbath” comment out of context. ABC’s George Stephanopoulos and Jon Karl called the “incendiary” speech “dark and menacing.” Hollyweird also attacked Trump. Robert DeNiro raged: “The guy is a total monster….He’s such a mean‚ nasty‚ hateful person. I’d never play him as an actor because I can’t see any good in him.” The following are just some of the worst outbursts from journalists and celebrities from the last month:    Best Version of Biden Ever!     “You talk to him [Joe Biden] for hours at a time. Is he slower? Does he move slower? Yeah‚ he moves slower. Is he stiffer? Yeah‚ he moves stiffer. Does he have trouble walking sometimes? Yeah‚ so did FDR. We get out of the Depression‚ we won a G.D. war….against Nazism…Start your tape right now‚ because I’m about to tell you the truth. And f-you if you can’t handle the truth. This version of Biden intellectually‚ analytically‚ is the best Biden ever. Not a close second. And I’ve known him for years. The Brzezinskis have known him for 50 years. If it weren’t the truth‚ I wouldn’t say it.”— Co-host Joe Scarborough on MSNBC’s Morning Joe‚ March 6.   Reid Rants: “Dangerous‚” “Deranged” Trump is Conservatives’ “Useful Scary Clown”     “As dangerous and clearly deranged as [Donald] Trump is‚ we have to start asking not just what’s wrong with a society that produces so much support for this chaos theater‚ but also who is it that so badly wants Trump to be President?…Men of great wealth‚ who have long sought to return to a time where people like them didn’t pay income taxes or face regulation over their businesses and didn’t have to worry about labor unions‚ workers’ rights‚ or competitions from women or blacks….They could call themselves good Christians and never think twice about dirty words like diversity‚ history‚ accountability‚ or equity. These are the men behind organizations like Project 2025‚ the Claremont Institute‚ the Heritage Foundation‚ and whatever Leonard Leo is up to at any given time. Trump‚ in many ways‚ is just their useful scary clown.”— Host Joy Reid on MSNBC’s The ReidOut‚ March 19.    Taking Trump’s “Bloodbath” Comment Out of Context     “There was at least one person who testified‚ a police officer‚ that she was literally slipping in pools of blood on January 6th. So the question of whether he meant actual blood seems a bit besides the point at this point. But what’s much more important is what this maniac is actually vowing to do if elected again….This mad man‚ whose brain is clearly addled and little more than a ball of smooth clay at this stage of its deterioration‚ makes these promises to feed chum to a base that has been drilled by right-wing media to now care more about stopping migrants — even if they themselves live thousands of miles from the southern border — than about the economy or inflation or literally anything else.”— Host Joy Reid on MSNBC’s The ReidOut‚ March 18. Co-host George Stephanopoulos: “We’re going to get the latest now on the race for the White House and the incendiary speech from Donald Trump at a rally over the weekend with praise for the January 6 convicts‚ attacks on immigrants as subhuman‚ and a warning of a bloodbath for the country if he’s defeated. Chief Washington correspondent Jon Karl has the story.”...Correspondent Jonathan Karl: “Good morning‚ George. Even by Trump standards‚ Donald Trump’s speech over the weekend was dark and menacing.”— ABC’s Good Morning America‚ March 18.   Former Clinton Defender Tries to Rape-Shame Rep. Nancy Mace For Endorsing Trump     Moderator George Stephanopoulos: “You’ve endorsed Donald Trump for president. Judges and two separate juries have found him liable for rape and for defaming the victim of that rape. How do you square your endorsement of Donald Trump with the testimony we just saw?”Rep. Nancy Mace: “Well‚ I will tell you. I was raped at the age of 16‚ and any rape victim will tell you — I’ve lived for 30 years with an incredible amount of shame over being raped. I didn’t come forward because of that judgment and shame that I felt‚ and it’s a shame that you will never feel‚ George. And I’m not going to sit here on your show and be asked a question meant to shame me about another potential rape victim. I’m not going to do that.”...Stephanopoulos: “Doesn’t it make it harder for women to come forward when they’re defamed by presidential candidates?”Mace: “It makes it harder when other women joke about it‚ and she's joked about it. I find it offensive. And I also find it offensive that you are trying to shame me with this question.”— ABC’s This Week‚ March 10.   Biden Should Denounce Trump as “Rapist‚ Racist‚ Fascist”  “If he’s [Donald Trump] going to be shameless‚ which is his greatest asset‚ the shamelessness of him‚ then Biden has to get in there very hard and go ‘rapist‚ racist‚ fascist‚’ over and over and over again. And then the trials are happening at the same time. He’s just had to pay — he’s just $93 million poorer right now‚ and just hammer it in with those three things — ‘rapist‚ racist‚ fascist.’”— Former Wall Street Journal reporter/current podcaster Kara Swisher on CNN’s The Chris Wallace Show‚ March 9.   Not the Answers She Was Fishing For     Correspondent Weijia Jiang: “President Biden has called Trump a threat to democracy and made it a central part of his campaign. Is democracy on the ballot in 2024?”Arizona voter Steve Macias: “I don’t buy that argument.”Arizona voter Raquel Glowden: “I don’t‚ either.”Macias: “To me‚ now‚ that's just another talking point. Every time I hear it‚ I just kind of tune it out….It’s something that‚ you know…some focus group came up with‚ and now they’re just using it to death.”Glowden: “I really don’t think they understand what democracy is when they say that. You know — the fact that there is a ballot is democracy.”— CBS Evening News‚ March 20.   “We Could Be a Dictatorship Next Year” If Trump Wins      “This [State of the Union Address] is a real historical moment. We could be a dictatorship next year if Donald Trump is elected and carries through on his threats and carries through on his threats to suspend the Constitution. That’s what’s at stake. So Joe Biden could finesse it and talk about other things or he could confront the elephant in the room and say‚ you know‚ ‘This is a year when we Americans have to choose whether we’re going to live as a democracy‚ as a republic‚ or as an authoritarian system.’”— Presidential historian Michael Beschloss previewing State of the Union address on MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell Reports‚ March 7.   “Bully” Trump Has “Affection For Strongmen”  Host Chris Wallace: “What’s with [Donald] Trump’s affection for strongmen?”Former Wall Street Journal reporter/current podcaster Kara Swisher: “He’s watched Godfather too many times. I don’t know. He’s just a bully and so he likes bullies and he’s not as good as it as they are. So he’s cos-playing bullying. He likes that. Dictator-y.”— CNN’s The Chris Wallace Show‚ March 16.   Things They Never Said When MSNBC Hired Jen Psaki      New York Times columnist David Brooks: “Here [Former RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel] was someone clearly over the line. Like‚ to be on our air and our newspapers‚ you got to have some intellectual credibility. You have to have some primary commitment to the truth and the truth above partisanship and she was someone who clearly fails that test….To get somebody right off the RNC on the air as an analyst strikes me as just a gigantic mistake.”...Washington Post Associate Editor/MSNBC host Jonathan Capehart: “When the announcement was made….I wrote in response‚ ‘I want to be clear‚ she will never be on our show‚’ for the exact reasons David talked about….This is not a partisan issue. This was a democracy issue.”— PBS NewsHour‚ March 29.   Racism Motivates Conservative Evangelicals “I’ve just been‚ like‚ very interested in the roots of how evangelicals became such a potent political force. It was 1980 and it was really school desegregation efforts and it was the Bob Jones fight against the IRS that brought evangelicals into the movement.....Not abortion‚ not busing‚ but really desegregation was the thing that brought evangelicals into political movement of the right-wing….Really‚ at its core‚ it was race….We think about evangelicals and Trump as being so different….these godly‚ you know‚ faithful people‚ and this unfaithful person who’s been found guilty in civil trials of sexual assault — the issue of race animates Donald Trump. The issue of race has long animated the evangelical movement. And‚ in some ways‚ it makes perfect sense that you are seeing the unity that you are today.”— MSNBC’s Alex Wagner Tonight host Alex Wagner during live Super Tuesday coverage‚ March 5.   Those Silly Voters Worrying About Illegal Immigration     MSNBC host and former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki: “If you look at some of these exit polls — I mean‚ I live in Virginia. Immigration was the number one issue.”...MSNBC host Rachel Maddow: “Well‚ Virginia does have a border with West Virginia. Very contested area.”MSNBC host Joy Reid: “Build the wall!”Psaki: “But you’re thinking like — what? When I was in New Hampshire‚ people were talking about the northern border as a threat because Trump has indoctrinated people with this fear of people who do not….look like them — being a threat to them.”— During MSNBC’s live Super Tuesday coverage‚ March 5.    Want Another Election After ‘24? Better Vote Biden     “Americans will have to face the fact that this is‚ in the words of a dear friend of this show‚ do-you-want-to-have-any-more-elections‚ election. Where voters are not just choosing between two candidates‚ but making critical decisions about the basic fundamentals of our democracy.”— Host Nicolle Wallace on MSNBC’s Deadline: White House‚ March 5.   SCOTUS Libs Not Left Enough for Kooky Keith “The Supreme Court has betrayed democracy. Its members including Jackson‚ Kagan and Sotomayor have proved themselves inept at reading comprehension. And collectively the ‘court’ has shown itself to be corrupt and illegitimate. It must be dissolved.”— March 4 X post (formerly twitter) by former MSNBC host Keith Olbermann.    Clarence Thomas “Traded” His Votes for a “Fabulous Lifestyle”     “I don’t know if he [Justice Clarence Thomas] believes this stuff or not‚ but essentially his votes are traded for a fabulous lifestyle that he couldn’t get from a job and the irony is he couldn’t get the job you wanted to be a rich lawyer because of racism.”— Host Joy Reid on MSNBC’s The ReidOut‚ March 30.   2024 = A Choice “Between Freedom and Democracy or World Wide Slavery and Dictatorship”     “We’re not only facing….a domestic authoritarian threat from Donald Trump and people who want to see this a dictatorship next year‚ but at the same time‚ he is connecting with dictators abroad: Viktor Orban‚ [Vladimir] Putin‚ perhaps the leader of Turkey‚ possibly elements in China and elsewhere. These people are going to lock arms….Americans have to make a choice. We have to‚ essentially‚ choose between freedom and democracy‚ or worldwide slavery and dictatorship. Any other year‚ that would be an overstatement.”— MSNBC presidential historian Michael Beschloss on MSNBC’s The Weekend‚ March 4.   Americans Who Live on “Stolen Land” Should Stop Griping About Crime Epidemic “America is a sticky-fingered nation built on stolen land‚ and its current moral panic is about shoplifting.”— Washington Post features reporter Maura Judkis in March 1 story.   Trump’s “Bloodbath” Comment = Genocidal “Rhetoric” From WWII     “It [bloodbath comment] scared me‚ honestly‚ you know? I didn’t think ever in my lifetime I would see that….He [Donald Trump] is using that kind of World War II rhetoric that led to the deaths of six — the murders of 6 million people.” — Co-host Sunny Hostin on ABC’s The View‚ March 18.   “Biden Has Accomplished More In Three Years Than Every Other President In The Last 50” “When we talk about — you know when the pundits and the press talk about ageism‚ it’s not ageism‚ it’s weak-ism. Right? It’s the perception of weakness and it taps into the sick‚ primitive‚ scared monkey‚ caveman DNA that’s in us. Right? So when we look at him [Joe Biden] we go ‘Ooh. Chief weak. He no hunt mammoth. We no eat. Bad chief.’ And that’s really what they’re talking about. And the people who know better need to cut that out. Because if he was so weak how could he accomplish more in three years than every other president in the last 50?”— Author Max Brooks on HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher‚ March 8.   Constitution To Blame for Possible “Mess” of Trump Being Re-Elected “Tell me about how we got into the mess [Possibility of Donald Trump being re-elected]. The Constitution is really our‚ you know‚ touchstone. Is that the document that actually got us into this mess?”— Host Jon Stewart to Harvard Professor Steven Levitsky on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show‚ March 11.    DeNiro Worried “Mean‚ Nasty‚ Hateful” Trump Will Start a “Dictatorship”     “The guy [Donald Trump] is a total monster….He’s such a mean‚ nasty‚ hateful person. I’d never play him as an actor because I can’t see any good in him…If he wins the election‚ you [Bill Maher] won’t be on this show anymore‚ he’ll come looking for me. They’ll be things that happened that none of us can imagine. That’s what happens in that kind of a dictatorship which is what he says‚ let’s believe him‚ take him at his word.”— Actor Robert DeNiro on HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher‚ March 8.

Blaze Media host Glenn Beck emphasized the utter ridiculousness of leftist website traffic cops like NewsGuard masquerading as unbiased truth gatekeepers‚ and relied on original MRC Free Speech America research to do it. Beck ripped into the discredited NewsGuard that has been outed as a leftist operation targeting the advertising dollars of right-leaning media sources during the March 27 edition of Glenn TV. In his X post promoting the segment‚ Beck referred to NewsGuard as “propaganda” for continuing to behave like an Orwellian arbiter of truth‚ despite the glaring evidence of its so-called ratings system consistently being shown to favor left-leaning media while punishing the right.  “An analysis by the Media Research Center found that NewsGuard rates left and left-leaning news outlets an average of 27 points higher than conservative news outlets‚” said Beck citing MRC's first NewsGuard analysis conducted in 2021. “But never mind that. I’m sure NewsGuard’s ratings are perfectly fair and balanced‚” Beck mocked. What’s more terrifying about NewsGuard’s reach in light of MRC’s research‚ as Beck noted‚ was that it was being used by more than 800 libraries across the globe and the radical American Federation of Teachers union to indoctrinate children on the newspeak concept of so-called “media literacy” in order to inoculate the next generation against certain news sources‚ which in NewsGuard’s world typically indicates sources generating from the right. The study Beck referenced was the first of three MRC investigations into NewsGuard's extreme bias conducted over three consecutive years.  MRC’s analyses utilized a media bias list compiled by AllSides that classifies publications based on their “right” to “left” bias in order to determine how NewsGuard rated the outlets listed. The results found over three years of analysis have been nothing short of damning. In 2021‚ As Beck stated‚ the average NewsGuard score for the “left” and “lean left” outlets — which included leftist outlets like The New York Times‚ Politico and Washington Post — was 93/100. While the average rating for “right” and “lean right” outlets — which included Fox News‚ The Washington Times and New York Post — was a low 66/100‚ reflecting a 27-point disparity.  Have you heard about Microsoft’s partnership with “misinformation” watchdog NewsGuard on a “media literacy” program? It includes a browser extension (used by over 800 libraries) that warns your child if they visit a "bad" news outlet. That’s not media literacy. That’s propaganda. pic.twitter.com/6QziMvy2tr — Glenn Beck (@glennbeck) March 28‚ 2024 NewsGuard's acute level of bias remained consistent over the next two years. In the second study‚ released Jan. 6‚ 2023‚ the bias has barely budged. The average score for “left” and “lean left” outlets was a 91 while the average for “right” and “lean right” outlets was still a low 66/100‚ a 25-point disparity. Then‚ in the third study released Dec. 12‚ 2023‚ MRC found that NewsGuard’s treatment of right-leaning media got even worse. “Left” and “lean left” outlets maintained their stellar average of 91/100‚ while the average for “right” and “lean right” outlets dipped to an outrageously abysmal 65/100‚ indicating a 26-point disparity.  EDITOR’S NOTE: Readers should be aware that MRC’s NewsGuard studies only use the AllSides media bias list to analyze NewsGuard ratings of outlets considered by AllSides to be “left” and “lean left” or “right” and “lean right.” It does not necessarily reflect MRC’s characterizations of these outlets. Conservatives are under attack. Contact your representatives and demand that the State Department be held to account to adhere to the U.S. Constitution and that Big Tech mirror the First Amendment while providing transparency‚ clarity on so-called hate speech and equal footing for conservatives. If you have been censored‚ contact us using CensorTrack’s contact form‚ and help us hold Big Tech accountable.      

It’s the new season of “The Apprentice‚” only this time Donald Trump isn’t looking for the next business whiz‚ he’s in the market for a running mate. He has his eyes on several possibilities close to home — his original and adopted home states of New York and Florida‚ that is. Lee Zeldin‚ the former congressman whose campaign for governor of New York two years ago helped Republicans around the state overperform expectations‚ is one VP contender who hasn’t received as much attention from the national media as he’s getting from Trump advisers. Florida Rep. Byron Donalds is in the same category. There’s been more open buzz about New York Rep. Elise Stefanik‚ and many grassroots conservatives dream of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis making the ticket — a possibility that well-informed sources say hasn’t been ruled out‚ despite lingering tensions between the governor and Trump over DeSantis’ bid for the presidential nomination. Florida Sen. Marco Rubio’s name has also come up in recent press speculation — though my sources discount his chances. Why are so many New York and Florida prospects on Trump’s list? Neither state is up for grabs in November. No Republican has come within 15 points of winning New York in a presidential election since 1988. Florida is much more competitive‚ and after North Carolina it was the state Trump won in 2020 by the smallest margin — less than 4 points. Yet any scenario in which Joe Biden can win Florida in 2024 is one in which he almost certainly won’t need it‚ as he’ll also have prevailed in the more closely contested battlegrounds that put him over the top in 2020. By the time Florida comes into play‚ the Republican ticket will be facing not only defeat but a crushing humiliation. Trump‚ however‚ only looks on the bright side — which is both the secret of his success and the source of some of his biggest troubles. It was inconceivable to him that he could lose in 2020. Even after he won in 2016‚ Trump believed the magnitude of his victory was much greater than official numbers gave him credit for. He bounced back from a series of bankruptcies in his business career the same way he’s hoping to bounce back from a presidential defeat — through the power of positive thinking on a scale that mere mortals find delusional. Does he really think he can win New York? Or is it that the best way to achieve success is to aim too high rather than settling for what merely appears realistic? There’s a method to what others see as madness‚ at least where these VP calculations are concerned. Conventional thinking in both parties obsesses over identity politics‚ which factors into the New York and Florida talent search. But Trump also wants a partner fiercely loyal to him — which is why if he wants a Black running mate‚ he might prefer Byron Donalds‚ one of his staunchest defenders in Congress‚ to Sen. Tim Scott‚ whose all-in enthusiasm for Trump is a recent development. Zeldin and Stefanik have likewise impressed Trump with their outspokenness on his behalf. Both have an identity-politics angle; Stefanik might help with women‚ while Zeldin would give Trump a Jewish running mate at a time when the Democrats’ coalition is cracking along Israel-Palestine fault lines. But Zeldin also demonstrated with his gubernatorial campaign what a disciplined GOP effort can accomplish in a blue state short of actually winning it. A Trump-Zeldin ticket might not win New York or other Democrat strongholds‚ but it would maximize the Republican vote in those places‚ improving the party’s odds in down-ballot races with control of Congress hanging in the balance. Trump takes personal pride in being a New Yorker: ambitions of winning his native state‚ however implausible‚ may keep his morale up in the midst of an arduous national campaign. Morale is also the consideration — for the whole party — with Ron DeSantis. The governor excites conservatives who are willing but not eager to vote for Trump. Eight years ago‚ Trump picked Mike Pence as a running mate who’d reassure conventional conservatives. Now Pence won’t so much as endorse Trump‚ and while the former VP has no following himself‚ there is a spectrum of Reagan Republicans‚ Christian conservatives and policy-minded right-wingers who harbor doubts about Trump. DeSantis could do for them what Pence did in 2016‚ and perhaps‚ given his youth and policy successes‚ a lot more. But if Trump chooses anyone from Florida‚ he or his running mate would have to pick a new state of residence: the Constitution penalizes tickets with presidential and VP candidates who hail from the same state. Trump has residences in several places‚ including his native state — which means there’s more than one way the GOP could wind up with a New York-Florida ticket this November. Daniel McCarthy is the editor of Modern Age: A Conservative Review. To read more by Daniel McCarthy‚ visit www.creators.com

One of the ways that taxpayer-funded NPR and PBS shows abuse their involuntary conservative funders is by pretending people who earnestly back Joe Biden over Donald Trump can still be defined somehow as "conservative." You can be an anti-Trump conservative‚ but you can't be a Vote-for-Biden conservative.  On Monday's Morning Edition‚ NPR anchor Michel Martin harped twice on the fake news that pro-Biden pundit Bill Kristol is still a "conservative." Martin explained "Democrats hope there are enough disaffected Republicans out there to give President Biden a boost." After airing a free snippet of a Biden ad with audio of Trump attacking Nikki Haley as "Birdbrain‚" Martin introduced the interview this way: But is that message getting through? We're going to ask conservative writer and editor Bill Kristol about this. He previously served in the administrations of Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush‚ both Republicans. Good morning‚ Mr. Kristol. Martin repeated the falsehood at the end:  Okay. That is conservative writer‚ former Republican Bill Kristol‚ who served in the George H.W. Bush and Reagan administrations. Mr. Kristol‚ thanks so much for joining us. Make that three labels if you count the online summary: "Democrats are trying to win over Republican voters reluctant to vote for former President Donald Trump in 2024. Conservative writer Bill Kristol joins the program to see if the effort will resonate." But this notion fell apart in the actual interview:  MARTIN: And here's where I put you on the spot. As a person who has made your distaste for the former president clear‚ for many‚ many‚ many reasons‚ are you going to vote for Joe Biden? KRISTOL: Oh‚ yeah‚ I am. I did last time‚ and I did some work for him‚ and I'll do that again this time. But the key is the former Trump supporters‚ I think‚ and Trump administration members who you mentioned‚ getting them out there. Look‚ I've been against Trump since 2015. I don't have that much credibility‚ perhaps‚ with those swing voters anymore. But I think the people who do are people who said‚ I voted for Trump twice‚ or‚ I worked for Trump‚ and I saw him up close‚ and that's where Mike Pence and Mark Esper and people like that are so important. MARTIN: And before we let you go‚ do you still consider yourself a Republican? KRISTOL: No‚ not really. An ex-Republican. Kristol hopes Mike Pence or Mark Esper can seal the deal with those Nikki Haley voters‚ like Mike Pence would back Biden? PBS also recently tried to brand Kristol as a Republican on the March 14 Amanpour &; Co. show:  ISAACSON: You are among the Republicans who've led the resistance to Donald Trump. Now‚ that he's apparently the nominee‚ there's no stopping him‚ what are you going to do? KRISTOL: I mean‚ I've been an ex-Republican‚ honestly‚ for a while… We can guess that the very minute a Democrat comes out against voting for Biden‚ no one on NPR or PBS would describe them as a "Democrat" or a "progressive."

Click to Skip Ahead How It Works Guidelines When to Start Benefits Frequently Asked Questions Veterinary costs can sometimes become so enormous that some pet owners may have to make heartbreaking decisions because they are unable to pay these hefty bills. This is why preventive care can be so beneficial‚ as it can reduce or eliminate future veterinary fees while easing the pressure on pet parents’ shoulders. The adage‚ “prevention is the best medicine‚” takes on its full meaning here: It is always more advantageous to prevent a disease rather than treat it‚ and when treatment is necessary‚ starting it early yields better results in most cases. Preventive care for our feline companions is undoubtedly a fundamental aspect of responsible pet ownership. Read on as we look at what preventive care for cats involves‚ how it works‚ and when it should be used and answer frequently asked questions about this important topic. How Does It Work? Cats age faster than humans‚ so an annual veterinary exam is roughly equivalent to a human seeing a doctor every 4 to 5 years. The accelerated aging of cats highlights the importance of preventive health care. It can be described as a proactive approach focused on early detection of illness and maintenance of overall well-being. It’s a term that encompasses everything that you and your veterinarian do to keep your beloved cat healthy. As such‚ preventive care involves a combination of annual (at a minimum) veterinary visits‚ vaccinations‚ parasite prevention‚ nutrition and weight management‚ oral health‚ and lifestyle adjustments. Regular grooming and sufficient physical and mental stimulation for your pet (through enrichment and exercise) are also integral parts of preventive care. Image Credit: Andy Gin‚ Shutterstock What Are the Guidelines for Feline Preventive Health Care? The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) created the Feline Preventive Health Care Guidelines (FPHG) to standardize veterinary care.1 These guidelines recommend that all cats have a complete veterinary exam at least once a year‚ though many cats should be seen more frequently depending on their individual needs and health concerns. The visit should include a review of the cat’s recent history‚ lifestyle‚ life stage‚ daily activities‚ general behavior‚ and diet. The physical examination should include dental‚ pain‚ and body condition assessment. Here is an overview of the recommendations included in the FPHG. Annual Examinations Even healthy cats benefit from at least annual (preferably biannual) vet check-ups. Older cats or those with pre-existing conditions may need more frequent visits. Exams can reveal various health issues like tumors‚ heart conditions‚ kidney problems‚ and arthritis. These routine check-ups enable your vet to identify potential health issues early‚ which can lead to more effective treatments and a better prognosis. Image Credit: Yuliya Alekseeva‚ Shutterstock Testing Cats should be tested for heartworm (especially in warm climates) and intestinal parasites. Annual blood tests‚ urinalysis‚ and screenings for diseases like feline immunodeficiency virus and feline leukemia virus may also be recommended. Parasite Control Preventive care typically includes parasite control measures that are effective against heartworms‚ intestinal parasites‚ fleas‚ and ticks. Vaccinations Vaccinations should include at least core vaccines (rabies‚ panleukopenia‚ feline herpesvirus-1‚ and calicivirus) and for cats at risk‚ feline leukemia virus. Image Credit: Africa Studio‚ Shutterstock Dental Care Oral health is an often overlooked aspect of preventive care for cats. However‚ it is vital to take care of this because dental problems can lead to pain and more serious health problems. Your veterinarian will be able to examine your cat’s teeth and recommend professional cleanings when necessary or advise you on dental care that can be done at home. Nutrition and Weight Management Lean cats tend to live longer and have fewer health problems. Your vet can help determine your cat’s body condition score and provide dietary and exercise recommendations to meet and maintain a healthy weight. Lifestyle Adjustments Preventive care includes making lifestyle adjustments that promote your cat’s health and happiness. These may include creating a safe and stimulating environment‚ ensuring regular exercise‚ and providing mental enrichment through toys and interactive play. Regular play sessions can help your cat stay happy and healthy. Why not start the play with a fun toy like Hepper's Catnip Stick Toy? 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Here are key moments when preventive care for cats is especially crucial. Kittenhood Kittens require special attention to lay a healthy foundation for their future. This includes vaccinations‚ parasite control‚ and proper nutrition. Frequent veterinary visits are essential during the first few months of a kitten’s life to monitor growth‚ address any health issues‚ and ensure that they receive the necessary vaccinations. Image Credit: Ermolaev Alexander‚ Shutterstock Adult Cats A cat reaches adulthood around 12 months. Even though they are no longer a frisky young kitten‚ they should still continue to have annual wellness exams‚ dental exams‚ appropriate tick-and-flea medications‚ and vaccinations. Senior Cats Around the age of 7 to 8‚ cats become more commonly affected by certain health issues‚ such as osteoarthritis‚ kidney disease‚ hyperthyroidism‚ and diabetes. Therefore‚ senior cats require more frequent veterinary visits‚ often semi-annual‚ to monitor their health and manage age-related conditions effectively. Image Credit: JPC-PROD‚ Shutterstock Special Situations Certain situations may necessitate additional preventive care. For example‚ if you adopt a cat with a pre-existing medical condition‚ your vet may recommend a tailored preventive care plan. Cats that spend time outdoors may also require more frequent check-ups due to increased exposure to parasites‚ diseases‚ and potential injuries. What Are the Benefits of Preventive Care for Cats? Preventive care has a myriad of benefits for your feline companion: Improved quality of life and longevity Pain prevention and early detection to prevent suffering Reduction of high costs associated with urgent veterinary care Reduction in abandonments and euthanasia Increased bond and loyalty between client and veterinarian‚ which often increases compliance with necessary preventive care Improving the quality of life of cat owners and their pets Early detection of weight gain or loss Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Is Preventive Care Really Necessary If I Keep My Cat Indoors? Yes‚ preventive care is essential for indoor cats! While they may have fewer risks than outdoor cats‚ indoor cats can still develop health issues like obesity‚ dental problems‚ and urinary tract disease that are better treated early on. How Often Should I Take My Cat to the Vet for Preventive Care? The AAHA and the AVMA recommend a veterinary examination at least annually for most adult cats. However‚ kittens‚ senior cats‚ and those with specific health concerns may require more frequent visits‚ typically every 6 months. Image Credit: Hryshchyshen Serhii‚ Shutterstock Can Preventive Care Save Me Money in the Long Run? Yes‚ preventive care can be cost effective in the long run. By addressing health issues early‚ you can often avoid more expensive treatments and surgeries that may be required if a condition progresses untreated. What Should I Do If My Cat Hates Going to the Vet? Many cats are anxious about vet visits. You can make the experience less stressful by using a comfortable carrier‚ getting your cat accustomed to it‚ and providing treats or toys as rewards. Don’t hesitate to consult your vet if you need more strategies to reduce your cat’s anxiety. Image Credit: Okssi‚ Shutterstock What Role Does Nutrition Play in Preventive Care for Cats? Providing your cat with a high-quality diet adapted to their needs is one of the best things that you can do at home. Nutrition is a fundamental aspect of preventive care and lifelong health for your feline companion! Conclusion Preventive care is an essential step in giving your feline companion the best chance of a long‚ healthy life. However‚ annual or semi-annual visits to the vet are only one piece of the puzzle! Indeed‚ a high-quality diet‚ regular exercise‚ and sufficient enrichment are equally important in maintaining your cat’s health. Also‚ the boundless affection and love that you lavish on your dear feline friend undoubtedly contributes to their optimal well-being and happiness. Sources https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/why-preventive-health-care-is-important-for-cats https://www.petmd.com/cat/general-health/complete-cat-health-guide-every-life-stage https://www.avma.org/sites/default/files/resources/felinepreventiveguidelines_ppph.pdf https://www.petmd.com/cat/wellness/what-fvrcp-cat-vaccine https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7158338/ https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/avma-policies/aaha-avma-feline-preventive-healthcare-guidelines Featured Image Credit: Ermolaev Alexander‚ Shutterstock The post Preventive Care for Cats: A Vet-Approved Health Guide appeared first on Pet Keen.

Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky is advocating for the U.S. to sever ties with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization."Hawaii is not covered by the NATO treaty. Some experts say that needs to change. I say‚ let's get the other 49 states out‚" Massie tweeted when sharing a CNN article titled‚ "This US state is not covered by the NATO treaty. Some experts say that needs to change."GOP Sen. Mike Lee of Utah retweeted Massie and posed the question‚ "If NATO won't cover all of America‚ why should America cover all of NATO?" — (@) Massie has previously advocated for the U.S. to leave the NATO alliance. "I would withdraw us from NATO‚" Massie said‚ according to a 2022 Washington Post article. "It's a Cold War relic. Our involvement should have ceased when the [Berlin] wall fell and the Soviet Union collapsed."CNN reported that a State Department spokesperson suggested that while Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty does not extend to Hawaii‚ Article 4 should cover any scenario that could impact that state.Article 5 reads‚ in part‚ "The Parties agree that an armed attack against one or more of them in Europe or North America shall be considered an attack against them all and consequently they agree that‚ if such an armed attack occurs‚ each of them‚ in exercise of the right of individual or collective self-defence recognised by Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations‚ will assist the Party or Parties so attacked by taking forthwith‚ individually and in concert with the other Parties‚ such action as it deems necessary‚ including the use of armed force‚ to restore and maintain the security of the North Atlantic area."Article 4 states‚ "The Parties will consult together whenever‚ in the opinion of any of them‚ the territorial integrity‚ political independence or security of any of the Parties is threatened."Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin has said that NATO is critical to U.S. security."NATO is the strongest military alliance in history‚ and it is crucial for America's continued security‚" Austin claimed in a statement. "A secure America is impossible without a strong NATO." — (@) Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

While Donald Trump was mourning a heroic New York City police officer who was murdered during a stop‚ Bill Clinton‚ Barack Obama‚ and Joe Biden were cracking jokes at Radio City Music Hall with Stephen Colbert. Mark Levin believes this is “indicative of something bigger.” “It is indicative of where we are as a country. We have a ruling class in America‚” Levin explains.“It’s not an official ruling class‚ but it is a group of individuals in different industries with different platforms who have seized authority over this country.” Americans are not represented by this ruling class‚ which is why “so much of what they promote in their media has nothing to do with you.” Rather‚ it’s meant to sabotage your way of life. While issues like transgenderism and systemic racism are non-elected bureaucrats' favorite ones to amplify‚ the EPA has just decided that the single-family home for the middle class isn’t conducive to an environmentally healthy America. “You’re to live in high-density high rises with public transportation; hence the automobile needs to be destroyed‚” Levin says. “Who voted for that? Nobody‚” he continues. “Biden did it through his EPA‚ and they say‚ ‘We’ll have cleaner air and cleaner water.’ Of course we won’t. Has nothing to do with that. It’s a massive inconvenience‚ and the intention is to limit the ability of the middle class to be mobile‚ to live the lives that you want to live.” Want more from Mark Levin?To enjoy more of "the Great One" — Mark Levin as you've never seen him before — subscribe to BlazeTV — the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America‚ defend the Constitution‚ and live the American dream.

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