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Senior Feline Vaccine Protocol

Senior Cat Years

Senior cats can be susceptible to severe dental disease that can play a major role in overall health and kidney function later on in life. Early preventative health care can add years to the cat’s life.

Year Seven and Over:

·Exam

·Rabies – 1 year (non adjuvant)

·FVRCP/FeLV 3 year for cats with outdoor exposure

oOR

·FVRCP 3 year for indoor ONLY cats

·Fecal – one per household (outdoor only cats must get their own fecal)

·Advantage Multi (heartworm, flea, intestinal parasite)

oSenior Blood Screening Test “Wellness Screen” includes:

§T4, Urinalysis, 25 Chemistry panel, Complete Blood Count

oBlood Pressure

oChest x-rays

Veterinarians depend on laboratory results to help them understand the status of your pet’s health. When your pet is healthy, laboratory tests provide a means to determine your pet’s “baseline” values. When your pet is sick, the veterinarian can more easily determine whether or not your pet’s lab values are abnormal by comparing the baseline values to the current values.

Complete Blood Count - This common test measures the number of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets in a given sample of blood. The numbers and types of these cells give the veterinarian information needed to help diagnose anemia, infections and leukemia.

Urinalysis -- Laboratory analysis of urine is a tool used to detect the presence of one or more specific substances that normally do not appear in urine, such as protein, sugar, white blood cells or blood. A measurement of the dilution or concentration of urine is also helpful in diagnosing diseases. Urinalysis can assist the veterinarian in the diagnosis of urinary-tract infections, diabetes, dehydration, kidney problems and many other conditions.

Blood-Chemistry Panel -- Blood-chemistry panels measure electrolytes, enzymes and chemical elements such as calcium and phosphorous. This information helps your veterinarian determine how various organs, such as the kidneys, pancreas, and liver, are currently functioning.

*If pet is showing symptoms other diagnostic tests may be recommended

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Silverlake Animal Hospital

Monday:

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Tuesday:

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