October is Scaredy Cat Month
It's October....has your cat visited the doctor this year?
Do you have a scaredy cat at home?
Do you have a scaredy cat at home?
"52% of cats do not see a veterinarian each year." (AVMA)
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Most cats exhibit all the signs of going Psycho when you get out the cat carrier. |
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Carrier anxiety is the number one reason cat owners admit they would rather not bring their cat to the veterinarian.
Here are some tips to make that visit easier.
Here are some tips to make that visit easier.
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Adult Cats should see the vet once a year even if they seem perfectly healthy. Cats are stoic, and it’s important to monitor your animal for changes that might not mean much to an untrained eye! Annual vet appointments can help head off potentially serious diseases. Some vaccines also require “boosters” to remain effective. |
Kittens need to see the vet more often than adult cats. During your kitten’s first year of life, she’ll need to see the vet around 5-7 times.
When your cat is 6-8 weeks old, she’ll need vaccines every 3-4 weeks until she’s about four months old. The first year is also when you’ll want to start the conversation of having your cat microchipped and/or spayed or neutered.
Annual appointments also create the perfect opportunity to discuss any issues your cat is having. These could be behavioral in nature, or even related to ageing or diet.
A cat that reaches seven years old is technically considered a senior. It’s recommended that she see the vet twice a year to check for signs of age-related diseases that can come on quickly; some of these diseases can become quite serious in a year’s time which is why twice-annual appointments are recommended.
In general, your cat should see her veterinarian at least once a year. Of course, this doesn’t account for other visits she needs like when she has a bad cold or a limp that won’t go away. Accidents and illnesses happen, and it’s important to respond with proper medical care as quickly as possible and to keep your annual or biannual appointment on schedule.
~ Source: Vetted
When your cat is 6-8 weeks old, she’ll need vaccines every 3-4 weeks until she’s about four months old. The first year is also when you’ll want to start the conversation of having your cat microchipped and/or spayed or neutered.
Annual appointments also create the perfect opportunity to discuss any issues your cat is having. These could be behavioral in nature, or even related to ageing or diet.
A cat that reaches seven years old is technically considered a senior. It’s recommended that she see the vet twice a year to check for signs of age-related diseases that can come on quickly; some of these diseases can become quite serious in a year’s time which is why twice-annual appointments are recommended.
In general, your cat should see her veterinarian at least once a year. Of course, this doesn’t account for other visits she needs like when she has a bad cold or a limp that won’t go away. Accidents and illnesses happen, and it’s important to respond with proper medical care as quickly as possible and to keep your annual or biannual appointment on schedule.
~ Source: Vetted
