GoGoKitty’s Cat Secrets

One of the most serious threats to cat health care at present is obesity. More cats than ever before are obese and the result is increased incidence of serious cat health care problems. Unfortunately, once a cat becomes obese it all too often enters a vicious circle: its weight prevents it being physically active and in turn it gains more weight.

This common cat health care problem is easier to spot than most others: all it takes is a careful look at the cat. If it is a healthy weight, a cat will have a clearly visible waist when viewed from above, just in front of its back legs and if it is a short hair breed its ribs should be easily felt but not seen.

The vet will confirm the cat is obese by weighing him or her and will then offer advice on how to get the cat to lose weight. Cat health care problems such as arthritis, heart disease, diabetes and breathing difficulties are likely to follow if the obesity is not treated. Ultimately, obesity may kill the cat.

Pet shops and vet surgeries stock reduced calorie cat foods. Owners should remember that cat treats are included in the daily calorie allowance for their pet. Leftovers from human meals and titbits can also add to the calorific content of a cat’s diet. One thing that a lot of cat owners don’t realise is that their pet is often being fed by well meaning neighbours who see the cat in their garden. It is a good idea to mention the cat health care problem and politely request others do not feed your cat.

It is an important part of an owner’s responsibility for cat health care to ensure that their cat exercises and is physically active, but this is more difficult with cats than it is with dogs. You should try to encourage your cat to go outside everyday so that it can go for a stroll or even a run. You could also try engaging your cat in play more often. Toys like balls encourage cats to chase, which will boost their weight loss.

Want your cat to go to the feline vet, but you don’t want to take him because it’s too stressful on you and your animal? Your pets hate being caged.  They hate waiting at the vet for treatment.  Worst of all, they hate you for taking them there in the first place. Simple changes in a cat’s environment can traumatize them. And what place is more stressful to a pet than a vet’s office? What is there for you to do?

Well, you could go to a mobile feline vet for treatment.

Interest in this area of service has sparked the development of many mobile vet hospitals. You and your kitty will never have to endure a waiting room full of barking dogs again. Your frightened feline will not have to travel further than the end of your driveway for gentle experienced veterinary services. For especially fearful patients, physical examinations, vaccinations, and laboratory testing may be done in the comfort of your home.

If you have cats, chances are you’ve had more than your share of failures at getting your cat into a pet carrier. Let a housecall vet do it for you! A good vet will not only get your cat into the carrier.  He’ll then take the cat with him! Most housecall veterinarians offer pet transport to boarding facilities and specialty hospitals around your area.

If you have one cat, then you have more than one cat. Most mobile Long Island veterinarians will tell you: the more pets the merrier! However, they also understand that the only thing more difficult than schlepping one cat to the vet is schlepping more than one cat to the vet. You will find that most vets will only charge one housecall fee per visit to a home, no matter how many animals are seen that visit.  You can even get a multi-pet discount for similar services rendered.

Still don’t think you need a housecall vet? After all, your cat seems healthy.  And he stays indoors! Why would he need veterinary care? As a result of this false belief most cats are vastly underserved by veterinarians all across the country. Often cats mask their symptoms so well that you won’t know they’re seriously ill until it’s too late. Keep in mind that if even one of your cats goes outdoors it puts all animals in the house at risk of disease and parasite.  And some of these can be transmitted to humans.

Don’t let your cats become sick from neglect! Let them get checked out by a mobile feline hospital today!

Island Vet Group is the best housecall veterinarian service available on Long Island. Go to their website to schedule an appointment with their Long Island vets today!