Hidden Hills Animal Hospital
Small Animals & Exotics
4899 Redan Road Stone Mountain, GA 30088
Dr. Paul E. Norwood
(404) 296-3400
ADULT CAT CARE HEALTH RECOMMENDATIONS
1. ANNUAL PHYSICAL EXAMINATION.
A year between physical examinations for your cat is like seven (7) years between annual examinations for us.
2. Annual Vaccinations against:
(a) Feline distemper
(b) Rhinotracheitis/Calici Virus
(c) Chlamydia Psittaci
(d) Rabies
(e) Feline Leukemia
(f) Feline Infectious Peritonitis
(g) Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
Some of these vaccinations are combined so fewer injections must be administered to the cat.
3. Annual Internal Parasite Examination and Appropriate Deworming as indicated by the test results. Cats should be kept flea-free and not allowed to eat dead birds or rodents in order to prevent tapeworm infestations.
4. Heart worm prevention is recommended year round.
5. Daily Exercise. Provide toys such as catnip toys, balls-things which cats will not swallow. Avoid string toys and sewing needles which can cause injury to the intestinal tract.
6. Constant supply of Fresh, Clean Water.
7. Feed the highest quality food you can afford. Cats need special diets, low in ash and magnesium to prevent urinary tract infections and bladder stones. Premium foods are much more digestible and result in a healthier pet and less stools in the litter box. Feed
diets labeled to help prevent feline urinary problems.
8. Bathe your cat as needed with an appropriate shampoo to remove household cleaners that have accumulated on the cat's hair. Ingestion of these substances when the cat "grooms" itself is thought to be a major cause of liver disease in the older cat.
Cat's should be brushed daily to decrease hairball accumulation in the cat's stomach.
9. While you pet your cat daily, observe closely for any abnormalities, lumps, rashes, tumors, fleas, etc.
10. Apply Dentifrice to the teeth, use Science Diet Hairball Control food or Prescription Diet T/D to aid in the prevention of dental disease. Have the cat's teeth cleaned when tartar begins to build up. Pay particular attention to the "back teeth", where it often begins.
11. Have your cat microchipped for permanent identification.
12. Spay/Neuter your cat to prevent later health problems, as well as decrease fighting, urine odor, and unwanted litters of kittens.
infestation.
13. NEVER give aspirin or Tylenol to a cat. They will
KILL!
14. A plastic carrying crate is a good investment for car
trips, as well as a bed at home. It will provide the
cat with a "private place" and offer security. If used
routinely at home, it will greatly calm the cat when
taken from the home for any reason.
15. Follow our Flea Control Recommendations We
Recommend:
(a) FRONTLINE PLUSTM Once/Month.
(b) Avoid OTC(over the counter) insecticides as they can cause more neuroligic harm, and are not as effective as Frontline Plus
16. Have cats tested annually for FeLV /Fiv that go outside. 17. Don't hesitate to ask our advice for any problem. 
