Ok let's face it, who likes to go to the doctor, I think most of us dread the annual visit, especially when you are feeling ok. At least we understand the importance of an annual check-up, unfortunately, our feline friends don't understand how important their vet visit is to their overall health.
The first step is tricking my cats into the cat carrier with treats. I always try to bring the two Tonkinese together and the three Himalayans together for "cat moral support" and fewer trips to the vet for me! There are many reasons why it is important to visit the vet once a year, here are three of the most important reasons.
1. Puts your mind at ease
We all know cats are stoic and it is not easy to detect a medical problem. Cats age more rapidly than people, so a once a year annual visit to a vet is like seeing your doctor every four years. Cats over ten sometimes see the vet twice a year because things can develop rather quickly. It helps to see the vet once a year so you don't have to worry about your cat's health and if there is a problem, hopefully, you have caught it in time and with the help of your vet, a plan can be put in place.
2. Importance of Vet Records
Taking your cat to the vet once a year allows your vet to compare the vital signs of your cat - such as his or her weight, vital signs, and blood work in order to determine what if anything is changing. This is really important in determining developing conditions and possible future treatments. If your vet sees your cat is gaining weight, for example, a food plan can be put together to deal with obesity and prevent diabetes.
3. Relationships and Prevention
If you bring your cats to your vet annually, you will inevitably develop a relationship with your vet, who will see you as a trustworthy animal guardian. An annual visit may stave off a serious illness. In the long run, annual visits are much less expensive than treatment for a cat that rarely went to the vet. If something goes wrong with your cat, you have a relationship with your vet and plenty of backup records that will see you and your cat through any difficult times or serious illnesses.
I believe in rewarding good behavior and was really excited when www.chewy.com sent me their "new"
Grain Free Goody Box that was the perfect treat for the gang of five stoically letting the vet poke and prod them! Thankfully are all in purrfect health, even Max who will be eleven this month!
Contents of the Grain Free Goody Box
The gang of five are excited about this
Grain-Free Goody Box that was chock full of food, treats, toppers, and toys. This box is the perfect option to try the food, treats, and toys that you have always wondered about.
Blue Buffalo Wilderness Chicken and Duck Recipe Treats. These soft, moist meat rich treats are perfect on their own or to add as a fancy topper to wet or dry food. They are loaded with real chicken and duck meat and have no by-product meals. I like the fact that the duck makes these treats a little different giving my cat's refined diet with some variety.
Purina Muse Natural Tuna and Tilapia Recipe in Broth. They gobbled up this tasty food that is made with large chunks of hand filleted fish that is topped with baby clams - it looked and smelled so good and disappeared in an instant! I guess this food is on my must-have list.
Vital Essentials Salmon Freeze Dried Treats. Freeze drying in the pet industry is all the rage because it locks in all those vital nutrients. These treats are made from one single food source, Wild Alaskan Salmon. These are perfect toppers for wet food to add a little variety to their diet and to stimulate their senses.
Solid Gold- Tropical Blendz Salmon Pate. This is one that I would not have thought to try, but I am really glad that I did because this super soft holistic grain and gluten free pate was a real hit. The salmon and coconut oil are loaded with healthy fatty acids that are good for their coats.
Caru Beef Bone Broth. The Tonks, especially Sabu loves all wet food that has a broth, the more broth the faster he licks it up. Cats need hydration and broth added to wet food is a win-win in this case and I can't wait to try it plain as well as added to Sabu's favorite wet food for an extra special treat. The broth is made with 100% human grade ingredients and is grain and gluten free.
Toys. I suppose it wouldn't be a "goody" box if there weren't any toys included in the mix! There are two toys the 24 "Karat" toy that is in the shape of a carrot replete with a feathered top and, of course, filled with catnip. They loved it! The other toy (already missing probably under a piece of furniture) is the Fat Cat EEKS! Catnip Toy. This cute little mouse is stuffed with organic catnip and is the perfect size to bat around...which all of them did endlessly...now, all I have to do is find it!
