The customer experience will become positive, the patients will be less anxious and reactive, the hospital staff will enjoy the appointments more, creating a better work environment, and
feline veterinary visits will increase, driving revenue and overall growth.
But a study by the American Pet Products Association notes that
feline veterinary visits have declined in recent years.
However, the number of
feline veterinary visits is declining and nearly three times as many cats, as compared to dogs, did not receive any veterinary care in the past year.
Feline veterinary visits have declined nearly 50 % over the past few years due largely to the fact that cats become very stressed during their appointments.
Not exact matches
Recommendations are highly regional and individualized according to the philosophy of the animal hospital you are
visiting and every veterinarian may have a different philosophy but the guidelines developed by the American
Veterinary Medical Association, American Association of
Feline Practitioners, American Animal Hospital Association, and Vaccine Associated Sarcoma Task Force are a good place to start (see link above).
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While cats of any age should have
veterinary visits AT LEAST once a year, it's important to note that more frequent
visits might be needed as a
feline gets older.
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By expanding the Cat Friendly Practice ® (CFP) Program and encouraging veterinarians to participate, the American Association of
Feline Practitioners provides a solution to this lack of preventive care while at the same time delivering improved
veterinary care for cats and decreasing stress during
veterinary visits.
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Two initiatives, The American Association of
Feline Practitioners» Cat Friendly Practice Initiative and Dr. Marty Becker's Fear - Free ™ initiative both take a multi-pronged approach to reducing the stress of
veterinary visits for cats.
Pioneering program reduces stress of
veterinary visit for cats, their caregivers, and
veterinary staff (September 13, 2016)-- Winn
Feline...
The April 20 episode of Innovations will discuss the American Association of
Feline Practitioners» (AAFP's) Cat Friendly Practice ® Program (CFP) designation, which focuses on reducing the stress of
veterinary visits for cats and cat owners.
We strive to make
veterinary visits for your
feline as stress - free as possible by:
If find yourself still needing help with your cat's transition,
visit the American College of
Veterinary Behaviorists, the Animal Behavior Society, the American Association of
Feline Practitioners and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants to find a qualified professional near you who can assist you and your f
Feline Practitioners and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants to find a qualified professional near you who can assist you and your
felinefeline.
Care Credit — for pet owners to apply for credit to pay vet bills Brown Dog Foundation — for pet owners whose pet faces a treatable life - threatening condition
Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program — for cat owners Goldstock Fund — for pet owners and rescues Grey Muzzle Organization — for shelters and rescues, to help senior dogs Best Friends Animal Society's Resources — for pet owners and rescues Jake Brady Memorial Fund — provides financial aid for vetwork for pet owners The Pet Fund — for pet owners who can't afford vet care Shakespeare Animal Fund — for pet owners who can't afford vet care, focusing on seniors and offers low cost spay / neuter programs throughout the US Veterinary Care Partnership Program — for IIADP assistance dogs Prince Chunk Foundation — Prince Chunk Foundation helps pet owners in financial crisis Vet - I - Care — helping families secure the resources required to provide much needed specialty and emergency care for their pets Rose's Fund: financially assist pet owners and Good Samaritans who have an animal with a good prognosis for a healthy life, but are at a financial loss Red Rover Relief Grants: financial assistance grants so pet owners, Good Samaritans and rescuers can care for animals who need urgent veterinary care, resources for pet owners struggling with economic hardship, and resources for victims of domestic violence Handicapped Pets.com: assistance for caretakers of disabled pets Gimpy Dogs: help for surgeries and other care Pet Food Stamps: for pet owners who need assistance paying for pet food Stewie to the Rescue: helps to bring affordable spay and neuter services, wellness services, and emergency and surgical care to pet owners who otherwise would not be able to afford even the most routine and essential veterinary visits Friends & Vets Helping Pets: helps low income families cover extraordinary veterinary expenses necessary to save a p
Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program — for cat owners Goldstock Fund — for pet owners and rescues Grey Muzzle Organization — for shelters and rescues, to help senior dogs Best Friends Animal Society's Resources — for pet owners and rescues Jake Brady Memorial Fund — provides financial aid for vetwork for pet owners The Pet Fund — for pet owners who can't afford vet care Shakespeare Animal Fund — for pet owners who can't afford vet care, focusing on seniors and offers low cost spay / neuter programs throughout the US
Veterinary Care Partnership Program — for IIADP assistance dogs Prince Chunk Foundation — Prince Chunk Foundation helps pet owners in financial crisis Vet - I - Care — helping families secure the resources required to provide much needed specialty and emergency care for their pets Rose's Fund: financially assist pet owners and Good Samaritans who have an animal with a good prognosis for a healthy life, but are at a financial loss Red Rover Relief Grants: financial assistance grants so pet owners, Good Samaritans and rescuers can care for animals who need urgent veterinary care, resources for pet owners struggling with economic hardship, and resources for victims of domestic violence Handicapped Pets.com: assistance for caretakers of disabled pets Gimpy Dogs: help for surgeries and other care Pet Food Stamps: for pet owners who need assistance paying for pet food Stewie to the Rescue: helps to bring affordable spay and neuter services, wellness services, and emergency and surgical care to pet owners who otherwise would not be able to afford even the most routine and essential veterinary visits Friends & Vets Helping Pets: helps low income families cover extraordinary veterinary expenses necessary to save a p
Veterinary Care Partnership Program — for IIADP assistance dogs Prince Chunk Foundation — Prince Chunk Foundation helps pet owners in financial crisis Vet - I - Care — helping families secure the resources required to provide much needed specialty and emergency care for their pets Rose's Fund: financially assist pet owners and Good Samaritans who have an animal with a good prognosis for a healthy life, but are at a financial loss Red Rover Relief Grants: financial assistance grants so pet owners, Good Samaritans and rescuers can care for animals who need urgent
veterinary care, resources for pet owners struggling with economic hardship, and resources for victims of domestic violence Handicapped Pets.com: assistance for caretakers of disabled pets Gimpy Dogs: help for surgeries and other care Pet Food Stamps: for pet owners who need assistance paying for pet food Stewie to the Rescue: helps to bring affordable spay and neuter services, wellness services, and emergency and surgical care to pet owners who otherwise would not be able to afford even the most routine and essential veterinary visits Friends & Vets Helping Pets: helps low income families cover extraordinary veterinary expenses necessary to save a p
veterinary care, resources for pet owners struggling with economic hardship, and resources for victims of domestic violence Handicapped Pets.com: assistance for caretakers of disabled pets Gimpy Dogs: help for surgeries and other care Pet Food Stamps: for pet owners who need assistance paying for pet food Stewie to the Rescue: helps to bring affordable spay and neuter services, wellness services, and emergency and surgical care to pet owners who otherwise would not be able to afford even the most routine and essential
veterinary visits Friends & Vets Helping Pets: helps low income families cover extraordinary veterinary expenses necessary to save a p
veterinary visits Friends & Vets Helping Pets: helps low income families cover extraordinary
veterinary expenses necessary to save a p
veterinary expenses necessary to save a pet's life.
Many of our
feline pet - owners have openly admitted to being frustrated when taking their cats in for their
veterinary visits.
In response to cats frequently lagging behind dogs in
visits to the veterinarian, the Cat Health Network (CHN) was founded in 2011 by the American
Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF), Morris Animal Foundation (MAF), Winn
Feline Foundation and the American Association of
Feline Practitioners (AAFP).
For veterinarians referring a
feline patient to Thyro - Cat Feline Hyperthyroidism Treatment Center in Danbury / Brookfield, CT, please visit our Veterinary Referrals se
feline patient to Thyro - Cat
Feline Hyperthyroidism Treatment Center in Danbury / Brookfield, CT, please visit our Veterinary Referrals se
Feline Hyperthyroidism Treatment Center in Danbury / Brookfield, CT, please
visit our
Veterinary Referrals section.
Visit us at Cats Only
Veterinary Hospital for
feline hyperthyroidism diagnosis, treatment, and cat health maintenance.
For veterinarians referring a
feline patient to Thyro - Cat Feline Hyperthyroidism Treatment Center located at Just Cats Veterinary Hospital in Stamford, CT 06902, please visit our Veterinary Referral
feline patient to Thyro - Cat
Feline Hyperthyroidism Treatment Center located at Just Cats Veterinary Hospital in Stamford, CT 06902, please visit our Veterinary Referral
Feline Hyperthyroidism Treatment Center located at Just Cats
Veterinary Hospital in Stamford, CT 06902, please
visit our
Veterinary Referral page.
VETERINARY CARE: A kitten needs to
visit the veterinarian several times in the first year for the necessary vaccinations that will protect it from common
feline diseases.
As part of the Cat Friendly Clinic programme, the International Society of
Feline Medicine has produced a series of leaflets for cat owners to provide some background information on the programme, but also to provide practical help with common problems or difficulties associated with
veterinary visits.
The Advanced Certificate in
Feline Behaviour, for vets and vet nurses / technicians, aims to help veterinary professionals reduce feline stress during visits to the veterinary clinic, incorporate behaviour into their welfare assessment of cats and effectively educate their clients on how best to meet their cats» behavioural
Feline Behaviour, for vets and vet nurses / technicians, aims to help
veterinary professionals reduce
feline stress during visits to the veterinary clinic, incorporate behaviour into their welfare assessment of cats and effectively educate their clients on how best to meet their cats» behavioural
feline stress during
visits to the
veterinary clinic, incorporate behaviour into their welfare assessment of cats and effectively educate their clients on how best to meet their cats» behavioural needs.
If something appears to be causing allergies to your
feline friend, an ideal thing to do is to pay a
visit to your
veterinary dermatologist or veterinarian.
Additionally, future studies exploring the use of clicker training to help facilitate
veterinary visits by training cats to enter cat carriers should be explored as one way to help promote
feline health.
We even offer separate entrances, waiting areas, and exam rooms for dogs and cats, to help reduce the stress associated with a
veterinary visit in our
feline patients.
Both the American Association of
Feline Practitioners and the CATalyst Council are resource rich with articles, videos and tips on reducing the stress of
veterinary visits in cats.
Many cats can be helped with a
veterinary visit — even if the diagnosis is the dreaded
feline idiopathic cystitis, also known as
feline lower urinary tract disease or FLUTD.
February is Cat Health Month, intended to bring
feline health to the forefront of owners» minds, because according to the American
Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), dogs
visit the vet about 1.5 times a year while cats go less than once.
Routine
veterinary visits and checkups, keeping current on inoculations and maintaining a regular parasite - control program are vital for ensuring great
feline health.
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We have lost ground as a profession with our
feline patients, but using proper techniques at all parts of the
veterinary visit will help recapture clients.