{"id":770,"date":"2019-09-25T15:26:56","date_gmt":"2019-09-25T15:26:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sbahvet.com\/?p=770"},"modified":"2019-09-25T15:26:56","modified_gmt":"2019-09-25T15:26:56","slug":"celebrating-happy-healthy-cat-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sbahvet.com\/blog\/celebrating-happy-healthy-cat-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating Happy, Healthy Cat Month"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cats are widely perceived as being solitary, aloof, low-maintenance pets, but this couldn\u2019t be further from the truth. They are inquisitive, affectionate, entertaining, and just as dependent on routine veterinary care as their canine counterparts. However, despite the fact that cats are America\u2019s #1 pet, they receive less in the way of supportive medical care.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fortunately, there are many ways to promote feline health and welfare. After all, a healthy cat is a happy cat!<\/span><\/p>\n

The CATalyst Council<\/span><\/h3>\n

The CATalyst Council is a national organization that aims to raise awareness of the needs of our most popular companion animal. Through high-quality veterinary care, cats can live the longest, healthiest lives possible. The greatest thing about that? The human-cat bond can continue to thrive for as long as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

September is <\/span>Happy Cat Month<\/span><\/a>, and like the CATalyst Council, we encourage all cat lovers to ensure their cats are valued, protected, and content. The ways to do this are fairly easy and enjoyable \u2013 and the rewards are enriching.<\/span><\/p>\n

Healthy Cat, Happy Cat<\/span><\/h3>\n

Protecting your cat\u2019s health can be as easy as keeping them indoors. While this lifestyle certainly reduces accidental injury or exposure to illness, a strictly indoor cat still benefits from routine veterinary care.<\/span><\/p>\n

Annual wellness visits for younger and adult cats ensure that they are current with necessary vaccinations and parasite preventatives. As cats age, they can develop issues related to nutrition, weight gain, and dental disease.<\/span><\/p>\n

We love our feline patients, and are always happy to develop a <\/span>cat wellness plan<\/span><\/a> that works for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

Feline Enrichment<\/span><\/h3>\n

Cats allowed to roam may be happier than indoor-only cats, but this freedom is not without risk. Fights with other animals, vehicle accidents, falls, exposure to toxins, and more are common in indoor-outdoor cats. But what are you to do about possible boredom at home?<\/span><\/p>\n