What better time to talk about preventative care for your cat than National Bring Your Cat to the Vet Day?
It’s no surprise that most cats despise their vets and will make your life a living hell to physically take them in for an appointment. Thankfully, you don’t have to worry about that with a mobile vet — we come to you! This drastically reduces the anxiety involved in car ride and in a vet office waiting room - and calmer cats make for better pet care.
Although the majority of cats will visit the Vet before they turn one, cats rarely return to the vet unless they are noticeably injured or ill. Below are top five reasons why you shouldn’t postpone your cat’s vet visit!
Cats are masters at hiding pain & sickness: cats can develop medical issues that are often not visible to the untrained eye, and are notoriously hard to read.
Even if your cat is predominately indoors, you can never be too cautious: Many indoor-cat owners do not believe their cat needs certain vaccines, like rabies or distemper. However, even the best of pet owners cannot prevent their cat (who are natural-born escape artists) from jetting out of an open door, or having wildlife or another cat wind up inside. Accidents happen, so we always recommend to vaccinate. Vaccinations will ensure that your cat, indoor or outdoor, is safe and that your family is protected from dangerous diseases.
Over 50% of cats are overweight or obese: all the cat naps and bottomless dry cat food can pack on the pounds for your kitty! While there is nothing more lovable than a fat cat, excessive weight gain and obesity can pose health threats.
Preventative care is always better than reactive: most cat owners don’t schedule a visit with their Vet unless something is wrong. Sadly, by the time a cat is showing symptoms that they are sick, the condition might have progressed to a state that is harder to treat. For example, kidney disease is common in older cats, and catching it early can mean the difference between having your cat for years after diagnosis, rather than only months. Early detection of kidney, liver, thyroid, and dental disease is key to helping your pet live a long, happy life.
Senior pets are prone to developing age-related diseases: did you know that a cat is considered senior when they are seven years old? Senior cat (senior catizens) are more prone to developing age-related diseases, and should actually be seen at least twice a year by their Vet to monitor for any changes in health and behavior.
Cats should see the vet at least once a year, even if they appear to be perfectly healthy! Ongoing and routine visits with your vet will keep your cat happy and healthy, and give pet owners peace of mind.
When was the last time your cat saw the vet? If you aren’t sure of the answer to that question, we encourage you to use today as a gentle reminder to schedule an appointment for your beloved kitty!
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