What can I expect when taking my cat to the veterinarian for an appointment?
When you visit Just Cats Hospital, you will be greeted by our receptionist who will check you in and let our technicians know that you have arrived for your scheduled appointment. A veterinary technician will lead you into an exam room where she will weigh your cat. She will also ask you several questions regarding your cat’s health and behavior. Then, the doctor will do a complete physical examination of your cat’s ears, eyes, nose, mouth, teeth, skin and coat, heart, lungs, lymph nodes, muscles, and skeleton. The doctor will also feel the abdomen for any organ abnormalities. The patient’s health history and the physical exam combined help the doctor know if your cat is healthy or if something may be wrong. If something is wrong, the doctor may suggest the use of diagnostic tests (bloodwork, x-rays, ultrasound, microscopic evaluation of cell samples, etc.) to help determine the cause of your cat’s problem. We will work with you to come up with a diagnostic plan, wellness plan, and treatment plan as needed that works for both you and your cat.
How could my indoor cat get fleas?
When you visit Just Cats Hospital, you will be greeted by our receptionist who will check you in and let our technicians know that you have arrived for your scheduled appointment. A veterinary technician will lead you into an exam room where she will weigh your cat. She will also ask you several questions regarding your cat’s health and behavior. Then, the doctor will do a complete physical examination of your cat’s ears, eyes, nose, mouth, teeth, skin and coat, heart, lungs, lymph nodes, muscles, and skeleton. The doctor will also feel the abdomen for any organ abnormalities. The patient’s health history and the physical exam combined help the doctor know if your cat is healthy or if something may be wrong. If something is wrong, the doctor may suggest the use of diagnostic tests (bloodwork, x-rays, ultrasound, microscopic evaluation of cell samples, etc.) to help determine the cause of your cat’s problem. We will work with you to come up with a diagnostic plan, wellness plan, and treatment plan as needed that works for both you and your cat.
How often does my cat need a dental cleaning?
When you visit Just Cats Hospital, you will be greeted by our receptionist who will check you in and let our technicians know that you have arrived for your scheduled appointment. A veterinary technician will lead you into an exam room where she will weigh your cat. She will also ask you several questions regarding your cat’s health and behavior. Then, the doctor will do a complete physical examination of your cat’s ears, eyes, nose, mouth, teeth, skin and coat, heart, lungs, lymph nodes, muscles, and skeleton. The doctor will also feel the abdomen for any organ abnormalities. The patient’s health history and the physical exam combined help the doctor know if your cat is healthy or if something may be wrong. If something is wrong, the doctor may suggest the use of diagnostic tests (bloodwork, x-rays, ultrasound, microscopic evaluation of cell samples, etc.) to help determine the cause of your cat’s problem. We will work with you to come up with a diagnostic plan, wellness plan, and treatment plan as needed that works for both you and your cat.
Why does my indoor cat need vaccines?
When you visit Just Cats Hospital, you will be greeted by our receptionist who will check you in and let our technicians know that you have arrived for your scheduled appointment. A veterinary technician will lead you into an exam room where she will weigh your cat. She will also ask you several questions regarding your cat’s health and behavior. Then, the doctor will do a complete physical examination of your cat’s ears, eyes, nose, mouth, teeth, skin and coat, heart, lungs, lymph nodes, muscles, and skeleton. The doctor will also feel the abdomen for any organ abnormalities. The patient’s health history and the physical exam combined help the doctor know if your cat is healthy or if something may be wrong. If something is wrong, the doctor may suggest the use of diagnostic tests (bloodwork, x-rays, ultrasound, microscopic evaluation of cell samples, etc.) to help determine the cause of your cat’s problem. We will work with you to come up with a diagnostic plan, wellness plan, and treatment plan as needed that works for both you and your cat.
Do you declaw cats?
Just Cats Hospital strongly discourages declawing cats. Declawing is NOT a medically necessary procedure for cats in most instances. Scratching is a normal feline behavior–both inherited and learned. There are inherent risks and complications with declawing that increase with age such as acute pain, infection, nerve trauma, as well as long term complications like lameness, behavioral problems, and chronic neuropathic pain.
Alternatives for declawing include:
providing cats with scratching posts/pads
regularly trimming the claws to prevent injury or damage to household items
considering temporary synthetic nail caps
using synthetic facial pheromone sprays and/or diffusers to help relieve anxiety or stress
providing appropriate feline environmental enrichment
Link to Living with a Clawed Cat:
https://catfriendly.com/cat-care-at-home/living-clawed-cat/
Picture for website/facebook:
https://www.catvets.com/public/PDFs/PositionStatements/Scratching/NaturalScratch-SocialImage.png
If you are having problems with your cat’s scratching behavior, call us for a consult. We can find alternatives that are suitable for both you and your cat.
