When Should I Take My Cat to See a Cat Doctor?

This post was written by admin3 on October 24, 2009
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One of the biggest mistakes new kitten owners make isn’t visiting the vet for a physical check-up.  Many of us are under the impression that the single time they have to see a cat veterinarian is when the kitten is sick or wounded.  Lamentably this misconception can be negative to the fitness of your pet.  Proper care for your kitty requires more than food, water and a clean litter box. 

As with youngsters there are a few sicknesses that will be forestalled by getting proper vaccination treatments.  Most vets recommend that kittens get them shortly after they are born.  These vaccination shots can shield your kitten from heartworm, FIV and other illnesses that may negatively affect the fitness of your kitten.  During your visit your vet will cover in detail the recommended vaccination schedule.  The vaccines your doctor suggests will be based totally on whether the cat will be kept indoors or outdoors.  Also whether other pets are kept in the house is an element.  By giving your vet this information they’ll be ready to administer the right vaccines to give your kitten the best protection. 

Even if your feline is an indoor kitty it is wise to keep abreast of a yearly trip to the vet.  This may help you keep tabs on your pets health as well as uncover any issues in advance and also get the right booster vaccines administered. 

Another strong reason to take your cat in for routine checks is that you may not know that there are a few things messed up with your feline, but your veterinarian is trained and can discover if there are any possible difficulties.  Also if you have been taking your feline to them for a period of time, they will have your kittens entire history, and most will know your cat and will recognize if something appears to be different on that particular visit.  Assist your vet during your cats examination examination by noting any changes that you may have observed in your cat since the last visit.  You may not think that it is weird or that there is not anything wrong with your moggy, but it’ll help in deciding your cat’s overall health.  Any changes in your feline may not mean anything, but it is good to keep your veterinarian informed of changes as they can get it down for any future reference in case something does arise and needs attention. 

There may be a point when you will need to line up an appointment veterinarian before it is time for the following scheduled checkup for boosters.  There are still illnesses the boosters do not stop, so take your feline friend in for a special visit.  There will be other issues that though not life threatening, should not be ignored, that you’re going to need to check your cat for,eg fleas and ticks.  Our kittens get given treatment for fleas when they need it.  I didn’t have to before, but we did bring a dog into the family and with him came fleas.  So we do treat all of them or fleas, and I get a recommended flea treatment from my vet. 

It is critical for yourkitten’s health and well being that you make regular appointments with the veterinarian to get their booster shots and an overall check.  It’ll keep them healthy and ecstatic, and they will reward you with tons of love. 
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Chicagoland Cat Vet

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