Preventive Care for Cats
Help your cat live a longer, happier life.
Our practice has embraced a new culture, approach, and attitude towards improving the care delivered to cats. Our entire Hillcrest team is Fear Free Certified and continually educated to keep them up-to-date on changes in feline medicine, surgery, and all aspects of cat care. We’ve even changed our facility to further establish our cat friendliness.
We know that taking your cat outside of his or her comfort zone can often be a trying experience for both of you, but at Hillcrest, we’re trying to change that, one feline friend at a time.
How often should my cat see a veterinarian?
At Hillcrest 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?
Think of your cat’s annual exam like your own yearly physical. At the appointment, we’ll read their temperature, examine their eyes, ears, teeth, and skin, listen to their heart and lungs, and evaluate their joint health.
You can also expect your veterinarian to make recommendations for:
- Vaccines based on your cat’s lifestyle or breed. Core vaccines include rabies and feline distemper, although your veterinarian may recommend additional vaccines like feline leukemia (FeLV)
- Parasite prevention products to keep your cat safe from fleas, ticks, intestinal worms, and heartworms
- Diagnostic testing to identify any health conditions that cannot be detected during a physical exam and to confirm your cat is free from internal parasites
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 (440) 449-1800 or request an appointment online to schedule your cat's annual preventive care exam.
