Oftentimes, medical problems go undetected in our feline companions for far too long before they get the help that they need, which is why preventative care vet visits, annual examinations, routine lab work, regular intestinal deworming and sometimes even additional diagnostics like radiographs and ultrasounds are needed to ensure our feline friends are feeling their best. The goal is to catch disease early, before they hurt and feel badly.
The point is that we do not always know "what lies beneath" or what is brewing in the early stages of disease that we can get ahead of if we knew it was happening! The goal of the posts that follow is to share the story and photos of some perfectly healthy cats, and some not so healthy cats, and illustrate that you cannot judge a book by the cover and know their health status just by looking at them!
The next time you brush off your cat’s annual visit and think to yourself, "Oh, they're fine." Just remember it is easier, less stressful and often less expensive to catch things early. Cats are the "Masters of Disguise" after all and without diagnostics we would often never know what is "under the hood!"!
Meet Clover!
Does Clover look healthy to you? How adorbs are these pics by the way!?!? Clover is our new Vet Assistant, Ryleigh’s cat!
Clover is only ONE YEAR OLD! Adopted from a local shelter but already has classic Inflammatory Bowel Symptoms. Sadly, at this young age, we are already having to take a myriad of medication to keep things in check, keep stools firm and keep appetite up and minimize vomiting.
Clover takes Metronidazole to lessen GI Inflammation and address small intestinal bacteria overgrowth, Vitamin B12, Zofran and Cerenia, and sometimes Cyproheptadine to help keep him eating well.
Meet Kronk!
Do you know what is under the hood? Meet Kronk!
Does Kronk look healthy to you? Kronk is one of Dr. Luoma’s cats!
Kronk is a 5 year old neutered male (domestic shorthair cat) He was trapped I her parents backyard as a three month old kitten and he's lived with her ever since. He's overall healthy, but he does have anxiety. He lives on a baby dose of prozac to help him be more comfortable and less stressed at home, which means he's also much more comfortable enjoying his mini catio! As Ingrid always says, better living through chemistry!
