Cat Lifestages — Adult (1-6 years old)
Adult Tips
Your cat’s gums are good indicators of overall health. Pale gums may imply anemia, bluish gums suggest a cardiac or respiratory problem and yellow gums could indicate liver disease.
If you live in a warmer climate (with ever-present mosquitos) your cat may require heartworm medication all-year long.
If you have an indoor cat, it’s important that you help her exercise. Leave toys around for her to play with, purchase a “kitty condo” to climb and play together whenever possible.
Adult Best Care Checkup
Right now, your cat should be running, jumping, cuddling, eating well and enjoying life. The Adult Best Care program for cats includes an overall health exam, diagnostic testing, dental cleaning (3+) and more. Cat health care is important. Keep your cat healthy with regular visits to the vet.
Learn more about this special package, or call us at 619-232-7401 to make an appointment today.
Cat Alley
If your furry pal is anywhere from 1-6 years old, this is the spot to find tips, tricks, advice and the latest news on taking care of a cat.
Basic Care
Annual exams are a must for a healthy adult cat. If you’re interested in what you can do at home to keep
your cat healthy, check out these links.
- Cat Bathing 101
- Is It OK to Pick My Cat Up by the Scruff?
- 10 Common Cat Behavior Myths Decoded
- Why Does My Cat... Cry at Night?
Nutrition
In addition to nutritious food, a 10-pound cat needs ¼ liter of water daily. Want to learn more about
your cat’s nutritional needs? Read more here.
- Food Isn't Love: Why Dogs and Cats Shouldn't Pack on the Pounds
- Want Happier, Healthier Cats and Dogs? Use Food Puzzles
- Help Your Overweight Pet Slim Down
- 10 Things You Should Know About Feeding Your Pet
Medical
Would you know what to do if your cat had a medical emergency? Be prepared. These links will give you tons
of advice on the right way to deal with the unexpected.
- 5 Myths About Feline Heartworm Disease
- Getting Serious About Your Cat's Dental Health
- Why Vets Don't Think Fat Cats Are Funny
- Video: Get Your Cat to Swallow a Pill
- Cat Vaccine Recommendations
Training
If you think training a cat is a waste of time, think again. There are a lot of methods that can help
change your cat’s behavior. Take a look at these links to find out how.
- Cat Exercise
- Four Games That Tap Into Your Cat's Animal Instincts — Plus the Best Times of Day to Play
- Cats and Dogs Can Live Together — With Some Careful Planning
Adult Cat to Senior Cat
As your adult cat matures into a senior cat, he may choose to spend long stretches in the sun instead of chasing critters out in the yard. And that’s completely normal. Though your senior cat may need more frequent vet visits, chances are, with proper care, he can enjoy many more happy and healthy years. Learn about the “Senior Cat” Lifestage »
Best Care Little Bundles for Kittens includes:*
- 3 physical exams
- Kitten Vaccinations
- Vaccines recommended for all kittens include:
- Feline panleukopenia virus (FPV - distemper)
- Feline herpesvirus-1 (FHV-1 - rhinotracheitis)
- Feline calicivirus (FCV)
- Feline leukemia vaccine (FeLV)
- Feline rabies virus
- Feline Combo Test (FeLV/FIV)
- Intestinal parasite examinations (2)
- Heartworm test (for kittens aged 6-12 months)
- De-worming treatments (1 per visit)
- Nutritional consultation
- Microchip and/or annual enrollment
- First dose of internal/external parasite control
- Best Care Little Bundles Kitten Booklet
* Valid only for kittens up to 12 months old. Each plan will be tailored by the attending veterinarian to the individual needs of your pet and may include some, all or additional vaccines than those listed here. The plan is not intended for sick pets and must be completed within 90 days of the initial visit. This offer is non-refundable, and cannot be combined with other offers.
Adult Best Care Checkup includes:*
- Complete history and physical exam
- Blood work (CBC + 8 tests)
- Urinalysis
- Fecal test (check for common parasites)
- Heartworm test
*Not valid for pets over 7 years old. Not appropriate for sick pets. Additional fees for vaccinations or medications may apply. Not to be combined with any other offer.
Senior Best Care Checkup includes:*
- Complete history and physical exam
- Blood work (CBC + 30 tests)
- Urinalysis
- Fecal test (check for common parasites)
- Heartworm test
- 5 X-ray images (Chest and Abdomen)
* Valid only for pets 7 years old and over. Not appropriate for sick pets. Additional fees for vaccinations or medications may apply. Not to be combined with any other offer.
