Veterinary Services in Victoria BC
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Cats

Health and Resources

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Taking your adult cat in for regular annual health assessments are important because they provide baseline information and allow the veterinarian to detect any health problems before they become serious. As cats become older we recommend you bring your cat in every 6 months for a geriatric health assessment. Did you know that 1 year for a cat is equivalent to 4-7  years for a human, a lot can change in just 1 year of a cats life.

CAT CARE INFO

Learn more about feline health by selecting a topic from the list below. Topics identified with an icon  include videos that illustrate techniques. This information is from our Cat Care infovet page.
Diseases & Vaccination
Information on protecting your cat against common feline diseases.
Eye Care

How to help keep your cat’s eyes healthy and infection free.
Administering Medication

How to do it correctly to make the process easier for you and your cat.
Ear Care

A simple guide to help check your cat’s ears and avoid painful infections.
Travel Preparation
Basics of preparation for your pet’s trip can make your own a lot less stressful.
Pre/Post Operation
Basic guidelines to help make your pet’s surgery and recovery as complication-free as possible.
Household Dangers
Tips on how to ‘petproof’ your home and help avoid injury.
Dental Care

How to help your cats have healthy teeth and gums throughout their lives.
Ticks and Fleas
Prevention tips to help avoid infestation on your pet and his or her environment.
Behaviour
Simple guidelines to help ensure your cat’s comfort and behaviour.
Your Senior Cat
Tips on how you can both enjoy this final stage in your cat’s life to the fullest.
AllergiesHow to tell if your cat may have an allergy, and an introduction to some treatments.
Bereavement
How to help deal with the loss of a pet.
Osteoarthritis
An overview of the signs to look for, and some available treatments to discuss with your veterinarian.
Diabetes
Information on the diagnosis and treatment of this important disease.

Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (Cat Information)

College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University

Frequently Asked Questions for Cats

DO I NEED TO TREAT MY CAT WITH FLEA CONTROL ALL YEAR ROUND IN VICTORIA

It is recommended to have your cat on flea control all year round because of our dry summers and mild winters we have here it doesn’t get cold enough to kill them. However, Spring and summer are exceptionally worse for fleas.

WHY SHOULD I SPAY/NEUTER MY CAT?

The decision to spay or neuter your cat is an important one for cat owners. But it can be the single best decision you make for their long term welfare.
– Spaying/Neutering your cat can improve their overall health.
– Prevent roaming
– reduce unruly behavior

WHY SHOULD I MICROCHIP MY CAT?

Micro chipping your dog is an excellent means of identification. It won’t fade over time like a tattoo or fall off like a tag. A needle is used to place a little chip under the animal’s skin, between the shoulder blades. That chip has a unique number on it that can be picked up and read by a scanner. The chip traces to your address and phone number.

WHAT ARE BY-PRODUCTS IN CAT FOOD?

A by-product is any ingredient that is produced or left over when some other product or ingredient is made. By-products in pet foods that meet Association
of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) guidelines come from clean animal parts other than meat, such as liver, kidneys and other organs which are an excellent source of protein.