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One of the more glaring mistakes new cat owners make isn’t visiting the pet doctor for a physical examination.  Many people are of the opinion that the only time they have to see a vet is when the kitten is unwell or wounded.  Unfortunately this myth can be negative to the health of your pet.  Correct care for your kitty entails more than food, water and a clean litter box. 

As with youngsters there are several sicknesses that may be prevented by getting correct vaccination shots.  Most vets advocate that moggies get them shortly after they are born.  These vaccination shots can shield your kitten from heartworm, FIV and other diseases that will negatively affect the health of your cat.  During your visit your vet will cover in detail the suggested vaccination schedule.  The vaccines your GP commends will be based totally on whether the cat will be kept inside or outdoors.  Also whether other pets are kept in the house is an element.  By giving your vet this information they’ll be ready to administer the right vaccines to give your feline the best protection. 

Even if your feline is an indoor kitty it is sensible to keep up with a yearly visit to the vet.  This may help you keep track of your pets health as well as uncover any issues ahead and also get the correct booster vaccines administered. 

Another sound excuse to take your feline in for routine checks is that you may not know that there are some things screwed up with your kitten, but your vet is trained and can find out if there are any potential problems.  Also if you have been taking your feline to them for a period of time, they’ll have your felines complete history, and most will know your cat and will recognize if something seems to be different on that particular visit.  Assist your vet during your kittens examination examination by noting any changes that you will have noted in your cat since the last visit.  You may not think that it is unusual or that there is not a problem with your cat, but it will help in deciding your feline’s overall fitness.  Any changes in your kitten may not mean anything, but it is good to keep your veterinarian informed of changes as they can get it down for any future reference in case something does arise and wants attention. 

There may be a point when you will need to line up an appointment veterinarian before it’s time for the subsequent booked checkup for boosters.  There are still sicknesses the boosters do not prevent, so take your feline mate in for a special visit.  There also will be other issues that although not life-endangering, should not be ignored, that you’re going to wish to take a look at your kitten for,eg fleas and ticks.  Our kittens get treated for fleas when they need it.  I didn’t have to before, but we probably did bring a dog into the family and with him came fleas.  So we do treat every one of them or fleas, and I get a popular flea treatment from my vet. 

It is very important for yourcat’s health and well being that you make routine appointments with the veterinarian to receive their booster shots and an overall check.  It’ll keep them healthy and happy, and they’ll reward you with lots of love. 
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