Just like you, we want your cat to live the longest, healthiest life possible. That starts with the basics: quality food, enough exercise, good grooming, and yes, regular check-ups.
Annual exams are your pet’s first line of defense. Hometown Veterinary Hospital’s comprehensive annual exams include checking their overall health by taking their temperature, examining skin and coat, lung and cardiac function, internal health, oral hygiene, eyes, ears, and demeanor. Cats are especially adept at hiding illness and injury, so it’s extremely important they have regular exams to detect problems before they become more serious—and expensive—health issues.
Dental Care: Imagine what your teeth would be like if you never cleaned them. Well, the same thing is happening to your cat’s teeth without good oral care. We recommend annual dental cleanings and can show you tips for brushing your pet’s teeth, which can reduce the need for expensive extractions and more serious dental work down the line.
Parasite Control: Fleas, ticks, worms – preventing them in the first place is much easier and ultimately less expensive than getting rid of them after they’ve infested your cat. We recommend monitoring your pet and having them screened for internal parasites regularly, and we offer a variety of alternatives for flea, tick, and heartworm prevention.
Proper Nutrition: There’s a lot of choices when it comes to what to feed your feline friend. Cats are true carnivores and making sure they get proper nutrition is essential. We’ve acquired extensive knowledge about how nutrition affects your pet’s health—in fact, all our staff members have completed the Veterinary Nutritional Advocate training, and we can help you navigate the massive marketing of the pet food industry so you know what’s best for your animal companion.
Behavioral Evaluation: Changes in mood or behavior, lack of grooming, or litter box problems can often be a symptom of an underlying medical condition. Swiftly addressing these shifts can help to identify and treat the root cause.
Skin and Coat Care: Cats are fastidious by nature, but felines with long, thick coats and those who live indoors still may need regular brushing, grooming, and nail trims. Proper skin and hair care can prevent things like mange, matting, bacterial infections and more.
Exercise: Cats are athletic creatures and getting enough exercise, especially if they live indoors, is extremely important in maintaining cardiovascular health and a healthy weight.
Senior Animals: We love elder pets! We also know that preventative care is even more significant for them. Cats are living longer than ever, making them more susceptible to disease and illness as they age. We recommend twice-yearly exams and screenings for senior cats to help prolong and improve the quality of their life.
If we can answer any questions about her cat’s health or if you’d like to schedule an appointment for your pet, call us at 417-208-5491.