The Cat Doctor

Fall is here, and it's the perfect time for a fresh start. With summer behind us and the holidays ahead, now is a great window to get your pet caught up: wellness exam, prevention refills, dental check, and any lingering issues from the summer. Start the season right.
Schedule today: https://link.ourvet.com/book/thecatdoctor-1

Today is World Rabies Day. Rabies is nearly always fatal but almost entirely preventable. Keeping your pet's rabies vaccine current protects them, your family, and your community, and it's required by law in most areas. Not sure if your pet is due? We can check your records.
Call (215) 561-7668 or book online at https://link.ourvet.com/book/thecatdoctor-1 to schedule.

Last chance for itch relief this season. Our Scratch & Itch focus ends this week. If your pet has been scratching, licking, chewing, or shaking their head, now is the time to book.
Allergies don't resolve on their own, but they are very treatable. Let's get your pet comfortable heading into fall.
Call (215) 561-7668 before Friday.

Cats are wired to hide illness.

In the wild, showing weakness is dangerous, so our pets often mask symptoms until they feel truly awful. That's why regular exams matter so much.

Subtle changes worth a call:
- Drinking or urinating more
- Weight changes
- Less interest in food or play
- New lumps or bumps

When in doubt, get it checked.

Gray muzzles deserve extra love. As pets enter their senior years, twice-yearly exams help us stay ahead of the changes that come with age: kidney function, arthritis, dental disease, and more. Many age-related conditions are manageable when caught early. Your senior can stay comfortable and happy for years to come. Schedule a senior wellness check: https://link.ourvet.com/book/thecatdoctor-1

Bad breath isn't just bad breath.

Most pets have some form of dental disease by age three, and that funky smell is often the first sign. Left untreated, dental disease causes pain and can affect the heart, liver, and kidneys.

The good news? It's preventable and treatable.

Ask us about a dental check at your next visit.

Still dealing with an itchy pet? Don't wait.

Our Scratch & Itch focus wraps up soon, and there is no reason for your pet to keep suffering through allergies, hot spots, or ear infections.

Fall allergies are just as real as summer ones. Relief is available and it starts with an exam.

Call us at (215) 561-7668 to book an appointment today!

Your pet can't tell you when something hurts.

September is Animal Pain Awareness Month and pets are experts at hiding discomfort. Watch for the subtle signs:

- Reluctance to jump or climb stairs
- Slowing down on walks
- Irritability or hiding
- Licking one spot repeatedly

"Getting old" is often untreated pain. We can help.

Call us at (215) 561-7668 to schedule an appointment today!

Long weekend plans? Keep your pets in mind.

Whether you are traveling or hosting, a few reminders for the holiday:

- Cookout foods like bones, onions, and xylitol are dangerous.
- Make sure prevention is current before travel.
- Update ID tags and microchip information.
- Give anxious pets a quiet space away from guests.

Have a safe and happy Labor Day!

September is National Pet Wellness Month.

Annual exams are the single best thing you can do for your pet's long-term health. They let us catch small problems before they become big ones, often before you would notice anything is wrong.

Wellness is always cheaper, and easier, than treatment.

When was your pet's last checkup? Call us at (215) 561-7668 to schedule today!