5 Reasons to Take Your Cat to the Vet
Cats are proud and magnificent creatures that we love. It’s hard to imagine that your furry friend might ever get sick, but unfortunately it happens. And you might not even know it. Winslow Animal Hospital gives you 5 reasons why you need to regularly take your cat to the vet.
1. Cats Age More Quickly
Smokey came to Winslow Animal Hospital when she was 6 weeks old.
A kitten is not a kitten for long! After it’s second year, your cat is about at the same stage of life as a 24-year-old person. Each year after represents the amount of aging that a human being goes through in about 4 years. Waiting any longer than 1 year to see a veterinarian is a really long time!
2. Cats Hide Their Pain
Cats are experts at hiding their pain. Everything may seem fine at home, while there is actually a health problem on the horizon. Taking your cat to the veterinarian can mean finding a health problem before it gets serious. Intervention is more likely to manage your pet’s health effectively.
3. Your Cat May Be Overweight
About half of pet cats are overweight or obese. Veterinary professionals weigh your pet at every visit because it’s an important aspect of your pet’s health. Just a few extra pounds increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease, respiratory problems, and kidney disease.
4. You Should Let Your Vet Know About Any Behavior Changes
Is your cat behaving differently than they used to? Are they eating a lot more, or a lot less? Are they less active than they used to be? Have they begun doing something strange? Make a list of information about your pet’s behavior, as well as questions you may have for the vet.
5. Preventive Care is Best!
Whether you’re managing your cat’s dental health, diet, allergies, chronic conditions, or anticipating new problems with age, it is best to take a proactive approach to your pet’s health! It is less expensive, and less painful, to prevent problems than waiting for them to happen. Your veterinarian can help you take a proactive approach to your cat’s health and give them the best quality of life.
Make an appointment with your veterinarian today for your kitty’s health and happiness.
For a bit of fun, here are 10 interesting facts from Understanding Animal Research!
10 Facts: Cat from Understanding Animal Research
