Flanary Veterinary Clinic Paducah, KY

Hello to everyone in the Flanary Veterinary Clinic Family,
    Summer is upon us! I hope everyone is enjoying some wonderful family time in the great out doors. As an update the Health Fair was a wonderful success and helped get many pets back on tract to a healthier life. Thank you all for the support.
    This month we would like to discuss the often overlooked children at our house, our cats. The family cat is often thought of as being able to take care of itself because they are so independent. In truth the cat is very reclusive by nature and often is very ill before it can be detected. I would like to discuss some often over looked areas of feline care. One is flea and tick prevention. The cat that is strictly indoor owners often assume that these pets have no flea exposure. In fact, the indoor cat will pick up some fleas that we will bring in on our clothes and will often set up their own infestation from these. One adult flea can lay over 2000 eggs in here life time. So these few fleas can cause a severe infestation in a very short time. Unfortunately due to the flea life cycle once you have fleas in your home despite the most aggressive treatment of the pet and the house it will take a minimum of two months to regain control. The other area that is often overlooked is vaccinations. Indoor cats can still have exposure to the diseases that we vaccinate for through you bringing it home on your clothes or directly through your ventilation system. Another source is if the cat escapes outside for even a few hours. The last point to consider is what if the pet were to bite someone. Unvaccinated pets can be a liability.
    Outdoor cats need to be vaccinated first because of the high amount of exposure. Cats are very efficient hunters and so are exposed to raccoons, opossums, and many other animals capable of transmitting rabies. In Kentucky the amount of confirmed rabies cases almost doubled last year. Therefore, rabies vaccination is of the utmost concern. Also feline distemper is very contagious and is rampid in feral cat populations. 15% of the feral cat population is infected with either feline leukemia, feline aids, or both. All of these diseases are very serious and potentially fatal. Even worse Feline leukemia, feline aids, and rabies are untreatable. The good news is that these diseases are also preventable with simple vaccinations. This month we are offering a special that is if your cat is tested this month for feline leukemia, feline aids, and heart worms ($33) then you will receive a 10% discount on those vaccinations.
    The last area I would like to discuss this month is the importance of yearly physical exams. These exams allow the veterinarian to evaluate your pets over all health and health risks. Hopefully we can catch health concerns such as weight issues, diabetes, kidney disease, and many others before they are terminal problems. As always we here at Flanary Veterinary clinic wish your 2 and 4 legged family health and happiness.

Sincerely
Flanary Veterinary Clinic

Feline Diseases
Bring in your cat for a Feline FIV/Leukemia Test
and receive a 10% discount on the vaccinations!…get coupon
*FIV/leuk/Heartworm test, Leukemia, Bordetella, Rabies, Panleukopenia, and Feline Respiratory Complex