{"id":1598,"date":"2024-01-11T11:00:22","date_gmt":"2024-01-11T16:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.parksidevet.ca\/blog\/?p=1598"},"modified":"2024-01-11T11:00:23","modified_gmt":"2024-01-11T16:00:23","slug":"feline-veterinarians-why-your-cat-deserves-specialized-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.parksidevet.ca\/blog\/feline-veterinarians-why-your-cat-deserves-specialized-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Feline Veterinarians: Why Your Cat Deserves Specialized Care"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sassy, finicky, and incredibly inquisitive, cats have high standards, and so do we! At Parkside Animal Hospital<\/a>, we\u2019re proud to be a certified Cat Friendly Practice\u00ae<\/a>, which means we take the care and comfort of our feline friends seriously. Cats have unique behaviors and healthcare needs, and we provide customized care in a manner that causes as little stress as possible to our cat patients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading for more reasons why your fabulous feline deserves a cat veterinarian: <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Stress is a Serious Concern for Cats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We know that earning a cat\u2019s trust<\/a> is tricky. New people, strange places, and loud noises can trigger extreme anxiety in cats, and that makes it difficult to conduct proper examinations. As a certified Cat Friendly Practice<\/a>, we go the extra mile to ensure that cats are handled gently and treated in a quiet area separated from other animals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cats Aren\u2019t Small Dogs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cats have unique nutritional needs (they are obligate carnivores), their own feline vaccine schedule<\/a>, and their own feline-specific parasite preventives<\/a>. In fact, flea and ticks meds made for dogs contain a synthetic compound that can be fatal to cats. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cats are Masters of Disguising Illnesses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cats are born with an instinct to bottle up their symptoms indefinitely, and often by the time there are outward signs of an illness, the disease process is far underway. This is why routine wellness care<\/a> for cats is a must. At each checkup, we perform a thorough physical examination, administer vaccinations according to the feline vaccine schedule, and recommend appropriate diagnostics<\/a> to catch early warning signs of medical conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We understand the significance of informed pet owners who can provide attentive care at home, ensuring their cats receive consistent well-being checks between veterinary visits. During the physical exam, we go a step further by educating clients on the clinical signs to watch for to recognize when something might be amiss. We believe client education is paramount, empowering pet owners to be vigilant partners in their feline companion’s healthcare journey. Our veterinary team and experienced specialized feline veterinarian understand subtle signs of discomfort, changes in behavior, or potential red flags exhibited by cats that may indicate a health concern. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cats Are Susceptible to Serious Feline Diseases<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A cat veterinarian knows that cats are predisposed to certain medical conditions, particularly as they approach their golden years<\/a>. Here are some feline diseases that require a proper diagnosis and early intervention:<\/p>\n\n\n\n