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Have you scheduled your cat’s wellness exam? 

There is increasing concern that wellness care for feline patients is being delayed or, in some cases, skipped altogether because the visit is stressful for the patient and owner. The Johnston Animal Hospital team is doing our part to make your cat’s veterinary visits more comfortable. We also want to share with you the following helpful tips for de-stressing your kitty’s vet visits.

• Always, always transport your cat in a carrier. Your kitty may be the friendliest patient ever, but we can’t promise that every patient in our lobby has good manners! Also, using a carrier prevents the possibility of your frightened cat jumping out of your arms and into traffic.
• Watch the Catalyst Council’s video “Cats & Carriers: Friends not Foes.” The video is available here: http://www.youtube.com/user/catalystcouncil
• When you enter the JAH lobby, seat yourself away from dogs. If weather permits, you are invited to notify us you have arrived for your appointment and let your kitty wait in the car until you are called to an exam room.
• While in our hospital keep the carrier covered with a blanket or towel to help your cat feel secure and to minimize stares from intimidating dogs.
• Feel free to bring your questions and concerns about your cat’s health and habits. Keeping your pets healthy is why we do what we do.

Here are some reasons why regular wellness care is necessary for the health of your feline family members:

• Cats have an increased tendency to hide illness or injury. Experience teaches us that once you notice something is wrong, your cat has likely been sick for several days or even weeks.
• Common cat illnesses are discovered through regular labwork because cats are so good at hiding symptoms.
• Often we can help you lengthen your cat’s years of quality life with maintenance medications and special veterinary diets.

Call to schedule your cat’s wellness appointment today!

More about Dr. Ward and his team:

Welcome to Johnston Animal Hospital. We are a family-run veterinary hospital that offers wellness and sick care, dentistry, surgery, vaccinations, boarding and dietary products. Our goal is to provide the highest quality care for your pets in a friendly and professional environment.

Dr. Ward and his team are committed to promoting preventative health care and client education to help your animals live long, healthy lives. It is a pleasure and a privilege to care for your pets. We will make every effort to ensure a positive experience for you at our hospital through our atmosphere of compassion, kindness and integrity.