The next day Felix was
seen by his regular veterinarian and x-rays were taken.
We always recommend having your pet
seen by your regular veterinarian either prior to enrollment, or during the first 15 days of your policy.
Not exact matches
It would be best to have him
seen and evaluated
by your
regular veterinarian, as they can give you an idea as to what might be going on, if that is an appropriate therapy for him, if it may help, how much it will cost, and if it is available in your area.
If you believe that your
regular veterinarian would want your pet to be
seen sooner than we are offering, you may ask them to provide input
by submitting a Case Summary Form directly to us
by fax or email.
Regular examinations, blood panels and urine screenings can help ward off illness
by allowing your
veterinarian to evaluate subtle changes you may not notice at home (
see Myth # 2).
It is important to point out, as mentioned above, that consultation with our service is not a substitute for having your cat (s) examined
by a
veterinarian, and all cats should
see a
veterinarian for
regular check ups and any time they are showing signs of illness.
Dr. Denise Petryk, DVM and in - house
veterinarian for Trupanion, says although some health issues and diseases are out of your control, the best way to keep your cat healthy is
by seeing your vet at least once a year for a
regular checkup, requesting routine blood and urine testing after he's seven years old, discussing nutrition with your vet and keeping an eye on your cat's diet and weight, and keeping him active.