We Support Every Stage Of Your Cat's Life
As your feline friend grows, he or she will move through six distinct stages of life:
- Kitten: 0—6 months
- Junior: 7 months—2 years
- Prime: 3—6 years
- Mature: 7—10 years
- Senior: 11—14 years
- Geriatric: 15+ years
Naturally, as a cat grows and progresses through life, he or she will undergo physiological changes and face a variety of life events that will require care and attention. From kitten care to geriatric cat medicine, consistent preventive care can make all the difference in the quality of life of your cat. Ultimately, your cat's health will impact your relationship with him or her.
Cats are very good at hiding illness. In fact, most cats will simply become less active and less interactive when very ill. Any signs of illness that a cat may show will be very subtle. Therefore, any change in their behavior should warrant a consideration that they may be ill. Many clients will return from work to find that their cat simply does not greet them at the door as usual. This may be an indication that your cat is ill. Because the signs of cat illness are so subtle, if you should notice any obvious changes in behavior please call our office.
Cat Health Services and Treatments
At Tucker Road Animal Hospital we specialize in the following cat health services for cats of all ages, breeds, and circumstances:
- Kitten Care: We help you learn to care for your kitten through education and nutritional awareness while providing the proper preventive medical treatments
- Vaccinations: Our veterinarians will recommend an individualized and personalized vaccination protocol based on your cat's needs
- Flea & Tick: We employ safe and effective flea & tick treatments for your cat's health and happiness. Full spectrum parasite control and prevention
- Heartworm Prevention: We specialize in heartworm education prevention, diagnosis, and treatment for your cat
- Deworming: Intestinal parasites are a danger to both your pet and your family, so let us ensure that your cat is protected from worms
- Microchip ID: Microchipping is the best way to aid in having your cat returned safely should he or she become lost
- Preventive Care: Our comprehensive preventive care program is the first step to ensuring that your cat has a long healthy life
- Spay or Neuter: We provide a safe and painless surgical experience for your cat
- Dental Care: Our knowledge and dental experience can help prevent and treat your cat's dental conditions, including periodontal disease
- Surgery: Our facilities, equipment, and staff offer your cat the best option for a successful surgery and recovery
- Dermatology: While, diagnosing skin conditions early is highly beneficial in treatment if a skin condition has already developed, it must be addressed before it worsens. (including ITCHY skin and EARS!)
- Laboratory: Our laboratory testing services mean faster and more accurate diagnostics and treatments for your cat (blood, urine, skin, ears)
- Diagnostic Imaging: Diagnostic imaging, including x-rays and ultrasound, allows our veterinarians to diagnose illness, disease, and other problems in order to prescribe the proper treatment
- Urgent Care: We specialize in comprehensive emergency care, and our facilities are designed to address any veterinary emergency your cat may have
- Senior Care: We understand the special needs of aging cats, and we will partner with you to provide the optimal plan for your aging feline and managing chronic conditions and treating pain
- Eye Care: Our doctors are trained to recognize feline specific eye disease and choose treatments based upon efficacy and your cat's tolerance to specific treatments
- Behavior Services: Your cat's behavior is not genetically inherent, but can be learned and unlearned with your commitment and our help
- Nutrition: We will address the specialized nutritional requirements for your cat in different life stages and to aid in the management of certain illnesses