National Take your Cat to the Vet Week (Aug 16-22) reminds us of the importance of regular vet visits for cats. Be sure to schedule your cat’s vet visit and enter the contest below!

A 2009 survey conducted by Feline Pine revealed that fewer than 50% of cat owners took their cats to the vet unless they were sick. Many of these people said they didn’t realize they needed to.

It’s recommended that all cats have annual check ups. For senior cats (10 years and older) the American Association of Feline Practitioners recommends bi-annual visits because many diseases begin in middle age and problems in older cats tend to accelerate more quickly.
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