I don’t know if you knew this about me – but I’m kind of a cat person. I know. This will come as a shock. Just kidding – it honestly isn’t a secret that I love my sweet kitties. If you’re new around here, I have two beautiful cats, Isabel and Chester. Izzy is an almost 2 year old tortie with the world’s biggest attitude. She’s got a ton of sass but is a real sweetheart when she wants to be. She’s so smart and inquisitive and very, very tiny. Chester is a chunky white and orange tom cat with a heart of actual gold. He’s not the brightest but he sure is a lover. You can hear his purr from across the room. He and Izzy are best friends and #catgoals. SO. To kick off Take Your Cat To Vet Day, let’s dive into why it is SO important that you schedule regular visits with your veterinarian!
Take Your Cat To Vet Day With Royal Canin
This post is sponsored by Royal Canin. All thoughts are mine and mine alone.
What is Take Your Cat To Vet Day?
Fun fact: 1/3 of all households in the United States own cats. That’s almost 85.8 million house cats. Unfortunately, even though so many people love and own these feline friends, over half of all cats in the US do not see the vet on a regular basis. According to research conducted by Royal Canin, 53% of these cat owners thought “it just wasn’t necessary.” The danger with this type of thinking, however, is that cats are one of the best animals in the world to hide their ailments. It’s always better to be safe than sorry.
Royal Canin is a global leader in pet health nutrition and they are helping to lead the initiative Take Your Cat To Vet Day again this year. As one of the leading pet food companies, they are out to spread the word about preventive healthcare for cats.
Why Is It Important?
You can find a million and one reasons not to take your pets to the vet. 21% of cat owners don’t take their cats to the vet until they are already showing signs of illness. At that point, it can be too late for your pet.
There are several things that can affect your cat that often go unnoticed by unsuspecting owners:
- Cancer
- Diabetes
- Feline Leukemia Virus
- Heartworm
- Ringworm
- Tapeworm
These and more can be prevented with regular vet visits. If you love your pet and want them to be their happiest, healthiest selves, this is the best way to ensure that.
How Can You Get In Contact With A Local Vet?
If you do not have a local veterinarian that you regularly schedule visits, use this resource to find Royal Canin approved veterinarians to take excellent care of your pets! Not only will they make sure your pet is as healthy as possible, they may also recommend the proper Royal Canin veterinary-exclusive diets for your cat’s specific needs.
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I hope you take this time to make an appointment for your cats if you haven’t done so yet this year. They deserve the very best we have to offer and I’m so proud to be a part of this initiative. I am confident that my little guys are in good shape and that I can take any concerns that I have to my veterinarian.
Are you planning on celebrating Take Your Cat To Vet Day with an annual vet visit?! Let me know in the the comments below!
