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Remember, your cat's yearly examination is the most important part of its health care
Regular Examinations
Unlike us, cats can't tell us when something isn't feeling right. We have to watch for a sign that something is wrong. Being such creatures of routine, often the first sign that your cat is sick is simply a change in their day to day habits. Unfortunately this often goes unnoticed and by the time it is obvious that something is wrong, a minor problem has become a major illness.
That is why it is so important to have your cat examined regularly, at least yearly and more often for the very young and the elderly cats.
Regular examinations should be a thorough assessment of all body systems. The mouth should be examined for evidence of dental disease, growths or sores. The eyes and ears should be examined with a special instrument to assess vision, infections, or other problems. A stethoscope should be used to listen to the heart and lungs to rule out heart disease, murmurs, abnormal beats, and diseases of the lungs and breathing. The abdomen should be thoroughly palpated for evidence of tumors, constipation, pain, or other abnormalities. The skin and hair coat should be evaluated for parasites, growths, and changes in grooming. Movement is evaluated for evidence of bone, muscle, nerve or joint disease.
Regular, complete physical examinations are the single most important thing you can do for the health and well being of your cat.
Schedule your cat's examination today.
Litterbox Problems
One of the nicest things about cats is that they come "instinctively" housebroken. Give them a litterbox and they will use it. They do this because it is natural for them to cover their excrement to keep their environment clean. The litter provides a way to do that. There is not, however, anything magical about the litterbox. If you give them enough reason to avoid the litterbox, they will.
Cats will go outside the litterbox for one of four reasons:
1. A physical problem, like a bowel or bladder disease.
2. Something about the box is not to their liking, such as dirty litter.
3. Something about the place they are soiling is attracting them, such as previous soiling by other animals.
4. Territorial marking
If your cat is having problems using the litterbox, we can help. We will screen your cat for any disease or problem that may be contributing to the accidents and we will discuss in detail corrective measure for getting your cat back to using the litterbox.
Call our office for an appointment today or you can click on the "Contact Us" tab to the left and request an appointment time.
Seven Subtle Signs of Sickness in Cats
1. Any Change in Routine Behavior
2. Change in Food Consumption
3. Change in Litterbox Habits
4. Change in Grooming Behavior
5. Unexplained Weight Loss
6. Bad Breath
7. Vomiting or Change in Bowel Habits
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