Penny Paws Path to Wellness for Cats

Annual Vaccination

Annual Parasite Monitoring, Control, Prevention

• Common Intestinal Parasites: Infections can be passed directly from mother to kitten through the placenta or milk. Eggs are also passed in feces, or through a secondary host, such as infected mice. Intestinal parasites include the following:
  • Roundworms | Hookworms | Tapeworms | Protozoa | Flatworms | Lungworms | Heartworms
• Common External Parasites: External parasites create skin irritations and can carry disease. Depending on your climate or environment, your cat may be more susceptible to certain parasites and for longer periods of time throughout the year. Fleas thrive in humid and warm conditions, while ticks generally make their home in wooded areas. Fortunately, routine preventative treatments work well at keeping the following parasites at bay:
  • Fleas | Ticks | Ear Mites | Mange Mites

Don’t let these little pesky parasites scare you. Penny Paws Animal Clinic is well equipped for dealing with these types of infections and preventing them! Contact our mobile vaccinations or animal clinics to schedule your kitties appointment today!

Annual Bloodwork

• Feline Leukemia/Feline Immunodeficiency Virus: This test is particularly helpful in detecting any contagious or life-threatening viruses when you adopt a kitten or cat from an unknown background.

It’s also recommended as part of the annual exam to catch any potential cat health problems while still in the early stages.

• Complete Blood Count (CBC): Immunity status, red and white cell count, and the measure of hemoglobin are assessed. A CBC can also examine other aspects of your cat’s health, such as anemia, hydration, immune system response, blood clotting, and infection.
• Blood Serum Chemistry: Older cats as well as those with symptoms, such as diarrhea and vomiting benefit from the evaluation of organ function, hormone levels, and electrolyte status.
• Thyroid Level: Thyroid function affects the metabolic rate as well as your cat’s heart rate.

Annual Exams

Microchipping

Your beloved feline may wander too far from home on occasion, but with the help of a microchip cat procedure, you can be reunited quickly. A pet microchip involves implanting a tiny, grain-size chip painlessly between your cat’s shoulder blades. The unique alphanumeric code is then linked to you, your address, and phone number. When your loved one is found, it’s simply a matter of a vet or animal shelter scanning your information in order to contact you to arrange for their safe return home. Penny Paws has one of the most competitive prices when it comes to microchipping your cat. We know pet ownership can be expensive, so we try our best to make these crucial services as affordable as possible. Call us today to schedule your pets microchip appointment!

Sterilization

• Help prevent unwanted litters from ending up in shelters
• Reduce the risk of female breast, uterine, or ovarian cancer
• Reduce the risk of male prostate and testicular cancer
• Improve your cat’s temperament
• Reduce your cat’s desire to roam

With these benefits in mind, call us today to schedule your affordable kitten spay/neuter appointment!

Diet / Exercise

Socialization