August 22nd is National Bring Your Cat to the Vet Day. Proper veterinary care is vital to providing your pet with a long and healthy life. As this special day approaches we want to share with you 5 benefits of routine vet visits from the American Association of Feline Practitioners.
- Cats age more rapidly than humans
A cat reaches the approximate human age of 15 during its first year, then 24 at age 2. Each year after, they age four “cat years” for every calendar year. For example, your 8-year-old cat would be 48 in cat years. Veterinary care is crucial because a lot can happen in those four “cat years.” - Cats are masters at hiding illness
Cat’s are naturally aloof which makes it difficult to detect any health problems they may have. Veterinaries are trained to spot changes or abnormalities that could be overlooked. Detecting problems early prevents them from becoming more difficult to treat. - More than 50% of cats are overweight
A veterinarian will check your cats weight during each visit and provide recommendations to help keep your pet at an ideal weight. Even a few extra pounds can put your cat at risk of diabetes, heart, respiratory and kidney disease. - Preventative care is better (and less expensive) than reactive care
Regular exams help avoid medical emergencies by detecting conditions or disease before they become significant, painful and costlier to treat. - Kittens have 26 teeth, adult cats have 30
That’s a lot of dental care! Periodontal disease is considered the most prevalent disease in cats three years or older. While there may be no obvious signs it is important to discuss your cat’s teeth during their routine veterinary visit.
The Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando offers high quality low-cost care for pets at our clinics in both Orlando and Sanford. Learn more online or call 407-351-7722 to schedule an appointment today.
