We recommend at least once a year getting your healthy cat into the vet to check their body weight, go over their diet and nutrition, and conduct t...
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Personally, I love the pet owners that measure out their food. Free feeding to me is the number one way that pets gain weight....
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Yes, your cat will need boosters....
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Yes. So, immunity doesn't last forever....
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I'd say yes and no....
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If your cat has never had vaccines before, most of the vaccines require a booster....
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Don't worry; just make the appointment and get in as soon as you can.
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There is some leeway there. If we're off by a few months even, it's not likely to be a big issue....
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Yes, absolutely. As a kitten, they'll be closer together until they achieve their appropriate immunity....
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Stuff happens, and sometimes the vaccine dates are off....
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Yes, that's the purpose of vaccines—so cats can be exposed and have no risk....
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No vaccine is one hundred percent guaranteed....
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I guess the answer would be to get in ASAP and get it done....
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That's a great question. With core vaccines like rabies and the FVRCP, if your cat is vaccinated, the protection there will be excellent....
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There is pain involved in the procedure, of course. Yes....
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Of course. And honestly, that's our favorite time to do it....
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I'd say, typically, the answer is yes. Often we do multiple at a time, but there are some considerations....
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The only one that's mandatory is the rabies vaccine....
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We give you proper instructions on how to give medications. Giving cats medications is not the easiest thing to do....
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So any questions related to any previous experiences that you've had with any cat surgeries are important to address upfront with your veterinarian...