{"id":6,"date":"2014-08-22T10:32:09","date_gmt":"2014-08-22T10:32:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.drphilzeltzman.com\/blog\/?p=6"},"modified":"2022-07-08T14:33:27","modified_gmt":"2022-07-08T18:33:27","slug":"today-national-take-cat-veterinarian-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drphilzeltzman.com\/blog\/today-national-take-cat-veterinarian-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Today is National “Take Your Cat to the Veterinarian Day\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today is National \u201cTake Your Cat to the Veterinarian Day\u201d<\/p>\n

Who knew this day even existed? Also, did you know that cats go to the vet much less commonly than dogs?<\/p>\n

To celebrate National \u201cTake Your Cat to the Veterinarian Day,\u201d following are a few tips to make the trip to the vet more pleasant for everybody involved.<\/p>\n

No question, going to the vet can be stressful. How can we make it a happier event?<\/p>\n

\"Cat<\/p>\n

1. Help your cat like the carrier<\/h3>\n

Even as an adult, you can train your cat to tolerate the carrier. Plus, your cat may end up using it at home as a security blanket or yet another napping spot.Here is a video<\/a> to help you reach that goal.<\/p>\n

2. Look for a Cat-Friendly Veterinarian<\/h3>\n

This is tough one for me. I am certainly not trying to encourage you to leave your current family vet. But if your cat doesn\u2019t go to the vet because it\u2019s such a disaster every time, I suspect this won\u2019t offend anybody.<\/p>\n

The American Association of Feline Practitioners<\/a> has created a program that certifies vet clinics as \u201ccat friendly.\u201d You can find a list of them on their website.<\/p>\n

For example, cat friendly vets know that cats prefer to stay in their carrier during their exam if at all possible. Their waiting rooms are segregated by species (cats vs. dogs) to avoid the risk of a cat coming nose-to-nose with a curious canine.<\/p>\n

3. Reward your cat<\/h3>\n

Talk to your cat during the trip (don\u2019t worry, people will think you are talking to someone on the phone). Pet your cat. Bring tasty treats with you (as long as your cat doesn\u2019t have to be fasted for blood work or anesthesia).<\/p>\n

Regular preventive health care is important for cats.<\/p>\n

Here are a few facts:<\/h4>\n
    \n
  • Dental disease affects 68% of all cats over the age of 3.<\/li>\n
  • Most cases of diabetes could be avoided if the more than 50% of cats who are overweight were on the proper diet.<\/li>\n
  • A huge number of cats die of kidney disease. There are simple ways to detect and treat the condition, or to decrease the risk it might happen in your cat.<\/li>\n
  • Feeding a good diet decreases the risk of bladder stones or urinary blockage.<\/li>\n
  • A simple checkup, once or even better, twice a year, can help detect and treat preventable diseases and conditions that can cut a life short.<\/li>\n
  • Cats need vaccines and parasite prevention to be fully protected. And rabies vaccination might be the law where you live.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    4. Don\u2019t go to the vet!!!<\/h3>\n

    What? Isn\u2019t that the opposite of everything I wrote above?<\/p>\n

    Please hear me out. If taking your cat to the vet is just too stressful, consider calling a house call vet.<\/p>\n

    There is even a chance your current family vet offers that service. Or might consider it. Call your vet clinic and ask if that is an option.<\/p>\n

    5. Start early<\/h3>\n

    Clearly it\u2019s better to start the training during kittenhood. Next time you adopt a kitten, remember to start the training early.<\/p>\n

    Go to the vet clinic just for the experience of it, even if nothing happens there.<\/p>\n

    Ask if staff members have time to interact with your kitten.<\/p>\n

    No vaccines though! It just to show your cat that the vet clinic is a friendly place! I hope these tips encourage you to go to the vet more often \u2013 for your cat\u2019s benefit.<\/p>\n

    Until next time,<\/p>\n

    Phil Zeltzman, DVM, DACVS, CVJ<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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He performs specialized orthopedic, neurologic, cancer, and soft tissue surgeries on dogs, cats, and small exotics at your family vet\u2019s hospital. After graduating in 1993 from the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Liege in Belgium, Dr. Zeltzman simultaneously worked as a general practitioner, emergency vet, and journalist for three years in his native city of Paris, France. He completed a one-year internship at the University of Georgia, followed by a three-year surgery residency at Surgical Referral Service in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. He then worked as a surgeon for four years at a surgical practice in Cincinnati, Ohio, and an additional four years at a surgical practice in Whitehall, Pennsylvania. He is a board-certified surgeon and a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, a coveted professional achievement Dr. Zeltzman is also a certified surgeon for the tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO), having performed thousands of these procedures in dogs from less than 30 pounds to more than 250 pounds! The results of his work have been very impressive. Dr. Zeltzman\u2019s interests include all aspects of soft tissue, orthopedic, cancer, reconstructive, and neuro surgery, as well as physical therapy and emergency cases. He also has a strong interest in the prevention and treatment of obesity. His newest endeavor is stem cell therapy for arthritis, kidney disease, liver disease, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), as well as tibial tuberosity advancement (TTA). Dr. Zeltzman knew he wanted to be a veterinarian since the age of 5 when his favorite TV shows were Flipper, Daktari, and Lassie. \u201cBecoming a veterinary surgeon has been a dream come true, and I am as passionate about my profession as I was when I first started,\u201d he says. In practice, Dr. Zeltzman\u2019s goal is to offer the best surgical care, the safest anesthesia, and the utmost pain management to all of his patients. Actively involved in teaching, lecturing, and publishing, both locally and internationally, Dr. Zeltzman has published two books: Cocker Spaniels: A Practical Guide for People Owned by a Cocker and Walk a Hound, Lose a Pound, a book on weight loss for both dogs and people, co-written with Rebecca Johnson. He also writes a monthly award-winning newsletter for true dog and cat lovers. It is read in all 50 States, as well as more than 40 foreign countries. This newsletter has evolved into his blog. As a Certified Veterinary Journalist (CVJ), blogger, columnist, and award-winning author, his goal is to write meaningful articles, newsletters, and books that will make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners. He has published numerous articles in national and international veterinary journals, and is currently working on several book projects. He is also a prolific speaker. Dr. Zeltzman is a member of the Cat Writers\u2019 Association, the Dog Writers\u2019 Association and the Authors\u2019 Guild. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the Lehigh Valley Veterinary Medical Association (LVVMA), and the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS). 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