They went on to say that by
increasing cat visits, general practice revenue goes up 8 %, but PROFIT goes up by at least 20 and up to 40 %!
We provide ways to improve the veterinary experience for cats and cat owners — this will encourage
increased cat visits and the chances of identifying problems before» should be «ultimately encouraging cat visits and the chance to identify problems before they become serious.
Not exact matches
Between 2006 and 2011, for example, veterinary
visits for dogs
increased 9.2 % while the number of veterinary
visits for
cats decreased by 4.4 %.
If a
cat is not yet anxious, but is going to be exposed to stress, such as through travel or
visiting the veterinarian, the product's catnip extract will temporarily
increase feline activity, followed by a calm, tired mood.
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Experts agree that the decrease in regular veterinary
visits can be linked to an
increase in preventable and treatable illnesses in dogs and
cats.
Resources from a coalition of professionals concerned about the
increasing cat population, coupled with a decline in veterinary
visits for
cats.
Dog maulings and
cat fights: With
increased visits to dog parks and
increased outdoor activity in general, dog fights occur and some can cause very bad injuries.
For the first time in years, dog
visits to a vet office
increased (just under two percent compared to 2010), while
cat visits went up a whisker (about half a percent compared to 2010).
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CFPs are sensitive to
cats» distinct characteristics and equipped to address their physical and behavioral needs, thereby
increasing cat owner knowledge, veterinary
visits and ultimately improving the health care of
cats by educating on the importance of wellness
visits and preventive care.
Yet
cats are half as likely to come to vets as dogs are, and statistics show that is due to the
increased stress of a vet
visit both for
cats and for their owners.
This was achieved by helping practices to reduce the stress associated with the
visit,
increasing the quality of care provided, and supporting the veterinary team with information about
cats» distinct needs, behavior and body language.