{"id":246,"date":"2018-09-05T14:03:22","date_gmt":"2018-09-05T19:03:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tenwestvet.com\/blog\/?p=246"},"modified":"2018-09-05T14:03:22","modified_gmt":"2018-09-05T19:03:22","slug":"whats-the-big-secret-overall-cat-wellness-leads-to-happy-cats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tenwestvet.com\/blog\/whats-the-big-secret-overall-cat-wellness-leads-to-happy-cats\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s the Big Secret? Overall Cat Wellness Leads to Happy Cats"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"CatSeptember is Happy Cat Month! The brainchild of the <\/span>Catalyst Council<\/span><\/a>, this annual event seeks to raise awareness about the importance of cat health and happiness. There are many components of cat wellness, such as proper diet and disease prevention. Certainly, cats are healthier when these things are maintained, but do they make your pet happier? Absolutely!<\/span><\/p>\n

Intentional Maintenance<\/span><\/h3>\n

For the first 7 years of a cat\u2019s life, we recommend annual <\/span>wellness exams<\/span><\/a>. This allows us to stay on top of their general day-to-day health and helps key us into any age-related illnesses. We also love getting to know our patients over the years!<\/span><\/p>\n

Vaccinations, parasite prevention, spaying\/neutering, and microchipping are just a few of the early components of cat care. <\/span><\/p>\n

Increasing the Odds <\/span><\/h3>\n

As they grow older, senior cats have different needs. As such, the proactive approach to age-related medical or behavioral concerns increases to biannual cat wellness exams. This way, we can do our best to detect problems before they advance.<\/span><\/p>\n

Zooming Out<\/span><\/h2>\n

At a rate of 7 years to every one of ours, cats obviously age faster than humans. This increases the importance of staying in front of any health problems since many conditions are asymptomatic or come with very subtle warning signs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Speaking of symptoms, cats are incredibly adept at masking any indicators of weakness. Signs of injury or illness may be difficult to spot, worsening conditions and diminishing the odds of a better prognosis. <\/span><\/p>\n

A Plan for Cat Wellness<\/span><\/h3>\n

Because every cat is unique, they have individual needs. We strive to develop a personalized cat wellness plan that not only checks all the health care boxes, but also meets the requirements of your special feline. During every cat wellness exam, we will discuss:<\/span><\/p>\n