Does your pet have “STINKY” kisses?

Bad breath isn’t normal! It’s a sign of oral disease!

  There are 82 million pet cats in the U.S., compared with 72   million dogs,¹ making cats the most popular pet.

Yet studies show the number of feline veterinary visits is declining steadily each year. For example, a recent industry survey  revealed that compared with dogs, almost three times as  many cats had NOT received veterinary care in the past year.² 

 The disparity may be related to common myths about cat health, such as:

   • Cats are naturally healthier and more problem-free than dogs

   • Feline health problems come from outside and don’t affect indoor cats

   • Cats will display visible signs of illness like dogs do

 The truth is, cats need regular veterinary care, including annual exams and vaccinations, just like dogs do. Also, because cats are naturally adept at hiding signs of illness, annual exams are especially important for early diagnosis of health problems. 

That’s why AMC is participating in the “Have we seen your cat lately?^™”"national awareness campaign and taking steps to raise awareness about the importance of regular veterinary care for cats. Dr White says “Cats tend to hide their health problems.” So, if you notice any unusual behavior in your cat, like decreased appetite, hiding, frequent litter box use, or anything else out of the ordinary, schedule an appointment to have your cat examined. Dr. White says “By addressing problems early, we can prevent issues leading to more serious health problems.”

Animal Medical Center encourages all cat owners

to schedule wellness exams for their cats. 

 Animal Medical Center

Always Quality Medicine and Compassionate Care

Springboro   937.746.3934 

Miamisburg  937.866.1351 

The nationwide “Have we seen your cat lately?” awareness program is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc.

¹AVMA. U.S. Pet Ownership & Demographics Sourcebook. 2007 ed.
Schaumburg, IL: American Veterinary Medical Association; 2007:1-27.

²2009 – 2010 APPA national pet owners survey. Greenwich, CT:
American Pet Products Association, Inc.; 2010.

©2010 Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. Used with permission. 

SPRING is HERE!

As spring-time brings more pleasant weather, our puppies will spend more time outside with us. However, this can also present dangers for our puppies if left unsupervised.  Puppies love to explore with their mouths and while many of the plants that we commonly keep in our gardens are beautiful to look at, these same plants can cause serious poisonings for our pets.  Watch that your puppy isn’t chewing on plants, mulch or tree branches that may have fallen.  Rhododendrons, azaleas, Japanese ewe, foxglove, tulips, oleanders, castor beans, chrysanthemums and many other types of plants can all be very toxic to unsuspecting curious puppies.  Provide your puppy with some durable dog toys for outside or make your puppy a "digging pit".  For suggestions or help call me at the Animal Medical Center.

 Connie