Preventive Care for Cats

Help your cat live a longer, happier life.

Preventive care is an essential part of keeping your cat happy and healthy. It will give you peace of mind and increase the odds of detecting underlying health conditions before they become advanced and expensive.

How often should my cat see a veterinarian?

At Ellwood Animal Hospital, we make our preventive care recommendations using the guidelines established by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). From there, our veterinarians further customize their suggestions based on hereditary factors including your cat’s age, lifestyle, and medical history.

Typically, we suggest scheduling at least one annual exam during which one of our veterinarians will review your cat’s medical history, assess their behavior, make dietary recommendations, and evaluate any known health conditions they may have.

What should I expect from a preventive cat care exam?

The traditional thoughts on wellness care include vaccines, deworming, and the use of flea and tick preventives. In our practice, we provide those services AND go beyond. Our Doctors know that the cornerstones of creating and maintaining wellness must include:

• Customized vaccine programs with the use of titer testing.
• Nutritional testing and counseling
• Diet review and guidance
• Home dental care and dental prophylaxis, including dental x-rays
• Multiple choices for spay, neuter, including vasectomy and ovary-sparing options
• Reliable and vetted supplements and foods offered in the clinic
• FeLV, FIV, Heartworm Disease Screening

At your cat's annual exam, your veterinarian will answer any questions you may have and discuss other services that could improve their overall health such as spaying/neutering, microchipping, and dental care.

Call us at (724) 758-8882 or request an appointment online to schedule your cat's annual preventive care exam.