Annual
Feline Wellness Exam
A wellness exam focuses on assessing the overall health and well-being of your feline family member. During a wellness exam, our doctors will typically perform the following:
- Physical examination: This involves assessing the cat’s overall body condition, including checking for signs of abnormal growths, lumps, or lesions, evaluating the condition of the coat and skin, examining the eyes, ears, nose, and mouth, palpating the abdomen, and listening to the heart and lungs.
- Dental evaluation: Dental health is an important aspect of overall wellness in cats. The veterinarian will examine the cat’s teeth and gums and may recommend dental cleanings or other treatments as needed.
- Fecal Exam: Depending on your cat’s risk of exposure, the doctor or technician will check for the presence of parasites or abnormal microorganisms in your cat’s stool. Common parasites include roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, tapeworms, and protozoa like Giardia and Coccidia. Identifying these parasites early allows for prompt treatment, which can help prevent further health complications and reduce the risk of transmission to other animals or humans.
- Parasite control: The veterinarian will discuss and prescribe appropriate treatments for preventing and controlling parasites such as fleas, ticks, heartworms, and intestinal worms. We recommend Bravecto Plus topical solution. Feline Bravecto Plus solution offers 2 months of flea, tick, heartworm, roundworm, and hookworm prevention so only six applications need to be given each year.
- Vaccinations: The veterinarian will review your cat’s vaccination history and recommend any necessary vaccines to protect against common infectious diseases. Core feline vaccinations protect your cat from the following infectious disease:
- Rhinotracheitis
- Calici
- Panleukopenia
- Feline leukemia viruses
- Rabies
- Nutrition and weight management: The veterinarian will discuss the cat’s diet and nutritional needs, as well as provide guidance on maintaining a healthy weight and body condition.
Senior Exam
Around seven years of age, our feline companions become senior citizens.
As cats enter their senior years, they may experience various age-related changes, such as decreased activity levels, changes in appetite, weight gain or loss, dental issues, arthritis, cognitive decline, and changes in behavior.
To maintain a senior cat’s quality of life and detect age-related diseases, our doctors recommend annual screening including a CBC, a chemistry panel, and a thyroid test.
Why are annual feline exams important???
Early detection of health problems: Regular exams can help identify potential health issues before they become serious or life-threatening. Early detection allows for prompt treatment and better outcomes.
Disease prevention: Vaccinations and parasite control measures administered during wellness exams help protect cats from infectious diseases and parasites that can adversely affect their health.
Maintenance of overall health: Wellness exams provide an opportunity for veterinarians to assess and provide recommendations for maintaining optimal health and well-being.
Establishing a baseline: Regular wellness exams allow veterinarians to establish a baseline for a cat’s health, making it easier to detect any deviations or changes in health status over time.