What to ask your vet to help keep your best friend healthy

Being an informed cat owner helps you keep your cat healthy and happy for a long time. To make the most of your vet appointment, it's a good idea to go there armed with the right information and questions to ask. Your vet will be glad to answer your questions and act as your partner in caring for your cat or kitten.

Ask your vet about...

• Scheduling a wellness exam
  • The American Veterinary Medical Association recommends cats visit the veterinarian for wellness exams twice a year
  • Your veterinarian will check your cat/kitten's ears, eyes, teeth, heart and lungs, and vaccinate to protect your cat/kitten from a number of diseases as well as provide protection against parasites
  • There are many health issues that can be more easily resolved or better treated if spotted early
• Getting your cat/kitten tested for Feline Leukemia Virus, Feline Immunodeficiency Virus and feline heartworm
  • Signs of infection may not be apparent
  • By knowing your cat's status, you can be sure you're properly caring for your cat
• Protecting your cat/kitten from parasites and infectious diseases
  • Know the signs and potential problems of ear mites, fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, and fecal parasites
  • Your vet can help you take measures to guard against disease by vaccinating and administering preventative medications to
    your cat
• Making an appointment to spay or neuter your cat/kitten to reduce the tendency for your cat to fight and produce unwanted kittens
  • There are millions of cats in the U.S. without loving homes
  • Cats that are not spayed or neutered want to get outside more, and they fight more, especially male cats
  • Cats that are not spayed or neutered like to spray and mark
    their territory

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