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Annual Physical Exam - We recommend annual physical exams for all pets. If they are older than 7 years of age then we recommend twice a year physical exams. This allows us to find small problems before they lead to a crisis. We are checking for conditions such as obesity, arthritis, skin allergies, or cancer. We accomplish this by taking a thorough history and a comprehensive physical exam. Since you know your pet the best, the more information you can provide us, the earlier we can diagnose a potential illness.
Vaccinations -Vaccinations are part of a general health plan to reduce the risk of many infectious diseases in cats. For vaccinations to be most effective, proper nutrition and a healthy living environment are also needed. We do not recommend all vaccinations for all pets. We tailor each program to each pet’s individual needs.
*Rabies - Wisconsin state law requires Rabies vaccine to be given to all cats by a licensed veterinarian. The initial dose is given at four months of age and is boostered in one year. The vaccine is then given every three years. This is a viral disease that is transmitted by saliva from infected animals and affects the nervous system.
*FVRCP - Cat distemper contains 3 vaccine portions:
FVR – feline viral rhino tractcotis (Herpes) – upper respiratory symptoms
Calici Virus – Upper respiratory symptom
Panlekopenia – upper respiratory symptoms, vomiting, and diarrha
*FELV & FIV
If you have an outdoor cat, or new cat with unknown history, we recommend your cat be tested for 2 viral diseases Feline leukemia (FELV) and Feline immuno deficiency virus (FIV). These are fatal viral diseases that are spread through infected blood and saliva, and lead to a cat AIDS like syndrome. There is a vaccine that we can give to help protect your cat if they do live outside.
Annual Parasite test - If your cat goes outside, an annual fecal float should be done to check for internal parasites. Just bring in a fecal sample and we examine it under a microscope to see if there are any parasite eggs that are too small for the human eye. We recommend giving your cat a monthly parasite preventitive. Interceptor, Sentinal, and Revolution are for internal parasites as well as heartworm. See our parasite control tab for more information.
Heartworm test - If your cat goes outside, an annual blood test is needed to check for heartworm. It is an in house test that takes about 5min to see if your cat tested negative for heartworm. We recommend giving your cat a monthly parasite preventitive. Interceptor, Sentinal, and Revolution are for internal parasites as well as heartworm. See our parasite control tab for more information.
Great Lakes Veterinary Clinic 2845 County Road JJ
Neenah, WI 54956
PH. 920-727-1570 Fax 920-727-1579
There are 82 million pet cats in the U.S., compared with 72 million dogs, making cats the most popular pet. Yet studies show the number of feline veterinary visits is declining steadily each year. For example, a recent industry survey revealed that compared with dogs, almost three times as many cats hadn't received veterinary care in the past year. The disparity may be related to common myths about cat health, such as:
*Cats are naturally healthier and more problem-free than dogs
*Feline health problems come from outside and don't affect indoor cats
*Cats will display visible signs of illness like dogs do
The truth is, cats need regular veterinary care, including annual exams and vaccination, just like dogs do. And because they are naturally adept at hiding signs of illness, annual exams are especially important for early diagnosis of health problems. That's why GLVC is participating in the "Have we seen your cat lately?" national awareness campaign and taking steps to raise awareness about the importance of regular veterinary care for cats. GLVC encourages all cat owners to call their veterinarians this week to schedule wellness exams for their cats.
The nationwide "Have we seen your cat lately?" awareness program is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc.
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