In order to maintain your cat's optimal health, the Cat Clinic recommends preventive wellness exams and services for all life stages. We offer and recommend the following wellness services:

Comprehensive Physical Examinations- During this visit our staff will obtain a complete history of your cat's daily habits and behavior and any changes you may have noticed. One of our highly qualified veterinarians will thoroughly examine your cat's eyes, ears, nose, mouth, teeth, skin, listen to their heart and lungs, and palpate their abdomen and discuss any abnormalities with you. Annually we will assess your cat's need for vaccinations and/or parasite control. Our doctor's and staff will offer behavior and nutrition counseling, if necessary. Regular evaluation of you cat's dental health and the need for routine or curative dental treatments will also be discussed. After the exam, the doctor will discuss all abnormalities with you and develop an appropriate health plan for your cat.

Routine Diagnostic Testing- Advances in veterinary medicine has allowed us the ability to detect health disorders earlier than in the past through diagnostic testing. Early diagnosis helps us to cure or manage illnesses more successfully than in the past. Thase tests may include:

Diagnostic Blood and Urine Screening- A small blood and urine sample from your cat can provide us with a lot of information about your cat's internal health not detectable by physical exams and clinical signs.

Survey Radiographs- These important pictures allow the doctor to evaluate your cat's heart and other organs for abnormal size, and the lungs for evidence of pulmonary disease and cancer. We can also evaluate bones and joints for for painful arthritis. Many internal disorders are present without symptoms and early detection is the key for successful treatment before they become painful and create discomfort for your cat.

Blood Pressure Monitoring- Hypertension can be found in older cats and early detection can help prevent serious and sometimes irreversible blindness and/or organ damage.

Dental Care- Dental disease is one of the most common diseases found in pets. The bacteria that causes dental disease can be a source of chronic infection and discomfort in your cat and has been known to cause serious organ infections. The Cat Clinic of Orange County offers complete dental services to maintain your cat's dental health. Our services include:

Complete Dental Cleaning and Treatment- This includes ultrasonic scaling of plaque and tarter, high speed polishing, flouride treatment, and plaque prevention gel application.

Dental Radiographs- These pictures of your cat's mouth help us to detect disease below the gumline and sometimes help avoid the need for tooth extraction.

Dental Extractions and Fillings- These procedures may be necessary if there are decayed or damaged teeth.

Home Care Products- Home dental care is the key to preventing tooth decay. We offer a complete line of dental products including feline toothbrushes, toothpaste, plaque prevention gel, oral rinses, and even tarter control treats and diets to help maintain your cat's oral health.

Parasite Control- Parasites are a common cause of disease in cats and many can cause serious disease in people. Luckily, these parasites are easily treated or prevented with regular parasite control.

Flea Preventives- Fleas live year round in Southern California, therefore we recommend using monthly flea control products all year. Be careful using "over the counter" flea products on cats, since some can be dangerous. If you have dogs, we recommend not using products containing permethrin. This chemical, even when applied to dogs can cause toxic effects in cats if they maintain close contact. We carry and recommend the following products:

Frontline Plus for Cats, Advantage for Cats, and Revolution for Cats

Fecal Testing- This microscopic evaluation of your cat's stool can detect the presence of internal parasites that can cause illness in cats and people. There are many types of parasites that are not killed by regular deworming products. These parasites can be detected by fecal examination. Our fecal exams include a microscopic examination of a small amount of stool directly applied to a slide with a special stain, and a fecal "flotation" where parasite eggs are "floated" in a special solution and examined under the microscope.

Broad Spectrum Deworming- The product we use for routine dewormings is effective against Tapeworms, Roundworms and Hookworms. This is most important for kittens and cats that go outside.

Life Stage Recommendations

The above exams and services are recommended at regular intervals according to your cat's life stage. The recommended schedule is for healthy cats. Our recommendations may change according to your cats health condition:

Healthy Kittens (<1 year of age)-

Initial Comprehensive Physical Examination (additional exams prior to each vaccine administration).

Feline Leukemia and Feline AIDS Viral Testing- Recommended for all new cats and very important before introductions to other cats.

Microscopic Fecal Examination- Very important when acquiring new kittens. This important test can detect internal parasites that can be contagious to other cats as well as to children.

Broad Spectrum Deworming Series

FVRCP Vaccine Series (8, 12, and 16 weeks of age)

Other Vaccinations as needed after assessment by the veterinarian

Microchip Implantation- This identification chip can help to bring your pet home if it becomes lost or injured.

Comprehensive Blood Screening and Survey Radiographs (Prior to Spay/Neuter Surgery). These tests help to identify conditions that may interfere with anesthesia and provide great baseline levels for future reference as your cat gets older.

Healthy Adult Cats (1-8 years of age)-

Comprehensive Physical Examinations and Vaccine Assessment (Annually)

Dental Treatments (as needed, every 1-3 years)

Flea Control (monthly for outdoor cats, as needed for indoor cats)

Diagnostic Testing (every 2-3 years and when signs of illness)

Healthy Senior Cats (>8 years of age)-

Comprehensive Physical Examinations and Vaccine Assessment (every 6 months)

Diagnostic Blood and Urine Screening (Annually)

Survey Radiographs (every 2-3 years and when signs of illness)

Blood Pressure Monitoring (Annually)

Dental Treatments (as needed, every 2-3 years)

Flea Control (monthly for outdoor cats, as needed for indoor cats)

For more information about our wellness recommendations, or to schedule a wellness visit for your cat, please give us a call at (949) 631-1454.