Pets Need Preventative Care

According to a recent survey conducted by the American Veterinary Medical Association, released in their 2012 U.S. Pet Ownership & Demographics Sourcebook, there were 74.1 million pet cats in the United States at the end of 2011.

This is great news, but many of these cats aren't receiving regular veterinary care. About 27% only went to the veterinarian when they were sick and another (9.6%) have never seen the inside of a veterinary office.

In this economy, I understand having to control expenses and a routine trip to the veterinarian is a $100 bill you may not be able to part with. Think of the bigger picture though. A young, healthy cat only needs to visit the vet once a year. Wouldn't you rather pay the $100 to keep Fluffy healthy instead of spending $1,000 when something goes wrong? You can be sure a major illness is not going to plan itself around your budget.

You go to the dentist for cleanings to prevent teeth loss. You take your children for shots before they start school to prevent them from bringing something home with them. Make sure your furry family members are protected too.