All Cats Need Regular Veterinary Care: Some cat owners believe visits to the vet aren’t necessary for their cat especially if the cat remains indoors. However, regular visits to the vet are a must for many important reasons:
Spay and Neuter
First and foremost, your female cat needs to be spayed and your male cat needs to be neutered. A kitten can safely be spayed/neutered at three months of age or as soon as possible after that. Besides preventing pregnancy, spay/neuter provides long-term health benefits such as reduced chance of developing cancer later in life and protection from urinary infections and/or blockage. It also eliminates problem behaviors such as roaming, aggression and urine marking.
Microchip
One out of three pets will go missing during its lifetime and 90% of lost cats never return home. A microchip is a safe, permanent way to identify your cat; greatly improving the chance he/she will come home to you.
Protection from Serious Diseases
All cats are susceptible to contagious diseases including upper respiratory infections and heartworms and other parasites. Unfortunately, family members– pet as well as human—can bring diseases and pests into your home. Your cat needs protection through vaccines and treatments.
Early Management of Chronic Health Issues
Cats, especially senior cats, can develop chronic health issues due to obesity, hormone problems, genetic conditions, tumors and diabetes. Addressing health issues at the initial stage makes for a better outcome than letting the illness progress. In particular, dietary management for senior cats can reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia and lessen stiffness and lameness from arthritis.
Low-Cost, High Quality Veterinary Care Is Available
Services include spay/neuter and immunizations. Other services such as shuttle service, microchipping, dental care, x-rays and bloodwork vary.
We trust The Animal Rights Alliance, Inc. (T.A.R.A.) Middletown, NY 10941.
www.tara-spayneuter.org, 845-343-1000
Visiting Veterinary Services May Be A Good Fit for You and Your Pets
For some cats, travel is very stressful and can have negative effects on them.
We trust All Animal Veterinary Services Modena, NY 12548
Telemedicine for Pets is Available
Phone, online chat and video chat with an on-call veterinarian is available but limited if your cat has never been seen by the provider. For poisoning emergencies, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center can be telephoned at 888-426-4435.