“CAT-ONLY WEDNESDAYS ARE PURR-FECT”
According to the American Academy of Feline Practitioners (AAFP), cats are taken to their veterinarian less than dogs. One of the major reasons is the stress for cat owners. In fact, 60% of cat owners surveyed reported that they would only take their cat to the vet if the cat was sick and 38% of cat owners reported that THEY get stressed just thinking about getting their cat to the vet! AAFP has developed a “Cat Friendly Program” for veterinarians in order to help vets reduce the stress for cats and their owners; and help cat owners have easier access to veterinary care for their beloved cats.
We realize that getting your cat to the vet can become an all-day affair if your cat is difficult to find and ‘catch” on your vet appointment day. While it is stressful for you, it can also be stressful for your cat, too! Some things that add to your cat’s stress are whether he/she is:
- Afraid of the cat transport carrier
- Afraid of riding in the car
- Afraid of being chased and corralled
- Afraid of the sounds in the vet’s office (ie, dogs, other cats and people)
- Afraid of the smells of other pets in the vet’s office
To the rescue, Lowell Veterinary Clinic is launching “Cat Only Appointments”! Let us help you in two ways: Teach you how to make it easier to get your cat to the vet AND make it less stressful for you and your cat once you get here. To learn more about getting your cat to the vet and call us today to schedule an appointment! It will be quieter, easier and less stressful than you ever thought possible: 978-454-0044.
CAT-ONLY WEDNESDAYS: Every Wednesday, 9:00am-10:30am
Lowell Veterinary Clinic wants to see more cats, more often.
Lowell, MA February 21, 2012 — There are 82 million pet cats in the U.S., compared with 72 million dogs,1 making cats the most popular pet. Yet studies show the number of feline veterinary visits is declining steadily each year. For example, a recent industry survey revealed that compared with dogs, almost three times as many cats hadn’t received veterinary care in the past year.2
The disparity may be related to common myths about cat health, such as:
• Cats are naturally healthier and more problem-free than dogs
• Feline health problems come from outside and don’t affect indoor cats
• Cats will display visible signs of illness like dogs do
The truth is, cats need regular veterinary care, including annual exams and vaccinations, just like dogs do. And because they are naturally adept at hiding signs of illness, annual exams are especially important for early diagnosis of health problems.
That’s why Lowell Veterinary Clinic is participating in the “Have we seen your cat lately?™” national awareness campaign and taking steps to raise awareness about the importance of regular veterinary care for cats.
“We have added “Cats-Only Wednesdays” which are morning appointments only for our feline patients. We wanted to make It easier for cat owners to bring their cats Into a less stressful and dog-free environment.,” said Dr. Nancy Kopec.
Lowell Veterinary Clinic wants to encourage all cat owners to call their veterinarian today to schedule wellness exams for their cats.
The nationwide “Have we seen your cat lately?” awareness program is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc.
1AVMA. U.S. Pet Ownership & Demographics Sourcebook. 2007 ed.
Schaumburg, IL: American Veterinary Medical Association; 2007:1-27.
22009 – 2010 APPA national pet owners survey.
Greenwich, CT: American Pet Products Association, Inc.; 2010.
