Furst off, a gratuitous Kozmo and Katie shot!
Today we are talking about going to the VET!
August 22 is Take Your Cat to the Vet Day in BOTH Canada and the US, So, I Marv, decided that I would make it INTERNATIONAL!
This Day is to remind our Peeps that it is important that us felines should get our health checked regularly. We know how well loved and cared for we are, but it is always a good idea that we go to the vet to find out, if we are in good health (us cats are notorious for hiding how crappy we feel).
Mom realized that Mr Kozmo might have Thyroid issues because he lost weight he was walking around yelling at the top of his lungs and his furs did not have its usual glorious shine! Now Mr Kozmo is on thyroid medication and needs his blood stolen at least once a year (or his weight changes).
Around here, because we are outside cats, we also get checked for worms, and special shots for the diseases that fleas and ticks can give us. Mom always makes sure to ask our veterinarian which topical medication is recommended for our lifestyle (we are outside and we are rodent killers), and the parasites we are most at
risk for where we live. We also get a monthly topical treatment as in our area (and our lifestyle) Mom wants to prevent fleas, heartworms, roundworms, hookworms, ear mites and the three tick species that come with the deer that abound in our area from affecting us.
Mom has a checklist to get us ready when it is time to go!
- A good cat carrier
- A stool sample
- A list of any changes/concerns
- Mom also puts catnip in the carrier and has treats in her pocket!
What is on your Checklist?
