Your Cat's Healthcare Vaccinations Pet insurance Heartworm

East Orange Animal Hospital

11937 East Colonial Drive

Orlando, FL 32826

407-275-3856

www.eastorangevet..com

Your Cat's Healthcare

The Doctors and staff here at East Orange Animal Hospital

welcome you to our practice. Our goal is to help your pet enjoy

many years of good health and happiness. Our emphasis on

preventative healthcare will help you and your pet avoid

unnecessary and costly illness. Feel free to ask our staff about

any health concerns or details of our health program.

Vaccinations

We provide complete kitten wellness and vaccination protocols and annual

wellness testing and vaccinations for adult cats. We also offer vaccine titers for

adult pets, and special protocols for vaccine sensitive pets,

and feline Purevax, a non-adjvented rabies vaccine for cats.

Our rabies vaccine is thymersol free. See the

link to pethealthnetwork.com on our web site for

more information.

Pet insurance

We do not endorse any specific policy, but encourage you to research pet

insurance to see if it is right for your pet. Payment plans are helpful if you do not

already have pet health insurance. We accept Care Credit, and you can apply

here if you do not already have a card. Visit petinsurancereview.com and

Carecredit.com.

Heartworm Prevention

Florida has one of the highest heartworm prevalence in the

nation. Dogs, cats, and ferrets are susceptible to heartworm

disease. This parasite is transmitted by mosquitoes, so

indoor pets, pets behind privacy gates, and pets on

balconies that have no contact with other animals are also at

risk. Heartworm infection can cause progressive heart and

lung disease, and can be fatal if not treated. There is no safe or effective

treatment for feline heartworms; in contrast heartworm preventions are

safe, very effective, and inexpensive. Heartworm prevention is advised all

year round, and for adult pets we recommend testing for heartworms at least

annually. We stock both oral and topical once a month preventatives

that are very safe and effective. We offer online access to additional

products with home delivery. Visit our web site at

eastorangevet.vetsfirstchoice.com

Heartworm Preventatives

Advantage Multi is a topical cat, dog and ferret product that covers heartworms,

hookworms, roundworms, whipworms, and fleas. It is safe for use in heartworm

positive dogs and cats.

Revolution is a topical that covers heartworms, hookworms, roundworms, ear mites,

and fleas in cats.

Heartgard Plus is a beef flavored chewable that covers heartworms, roundworms,

and hookworms.

Parasites

Parasites can cause illness in pets and people, so regular testing and control is

necessary. The CDC recommends that all kittens receive at least two

dewormings and three fecal screens for parasites. For adult cats,

monthly medications for heartworms often cover some intestinal

parasites, but not all, so at least annual testing is needed. Bring in

a small sized stool sample, about the size of a grape, or we can

collect the sample during your pet’s visit for the fecal analysis.

Flea and tick control

In Florida we need to control fleas and sometimes ticks all year

long. Fortunately, newer products are much easier and safer

and more effective against these parasites. Avoid “ look-alike”

products sold at department, grocery, and pet stores.

These are often reformulations of older, more toxic

products and have caused severe reactions in some pets.

Also fleas are resistant to many of the older products, and

they are not as effective. We recommend a soap free

shampoo like Aloe and Oatmeal or Comfort shampoo be

used if you bathe your cat, since this shampoo will not wash off

the product. Apply flea control after the coat thoroughly dries. In addition to the

products listed below, many more are available on our web site online store.

Activyl is for cats and dogs and is safe because the pesticide is not activated on the

pet, only after it is consumed by the parasite. It is applied to the skin over the

back of the neck every 30 days.

Capstar is a pill that kills fleas within 30 minutes and lasts 1-2 days.

Comfortis is a pill available on our web site pharmacy that kills fleas for 30 days.

The cat dose is higher than the dog dose, so your cat must be able to take a

chewable pill monthly.

Diet and Feeding

Improper nutrition can result in many problems. Kittens and cats can have

urinary tract inflammation or life threatening urinary blockage if fed foods that do

not control minerals or the urine pH. Feeding table foods or

excessive treats can result in obesity or even blindness from

a taurine deficency. We recommend diets that have passed

AAFCO feeding tests such as Hills diets, www.hillspet.com

or Purina ONE Beyond www.purinaone.com. For kittens

we recommend Healthy Advantage kitten food, free choice

or twice daily for older kittens. Adult pets should be fed twice

daily meals of maintenance or lower calorie adult foods.

Pets older then 7 years of age can be switched to a diet with

better digestibility and lower fat such as Hills Senior. Your pet’s doctor will provide

the specific food needed in these situations.

For more information, visit talkspetfood.aafco.org.

Housetraining

Instinct helps litter box training. Provide a litter box for

each cat or kitten, plus one extra in an easily accessible site

that is away from household traffic areas, feeding areas and

noisy appliances. Most cats accept a fine clay litter.

Alternately sand/ vegetable composites may be accepted.

Paper and paper composites may be recommended, such as

Yesterday's News after surgery. Precious Cat Litter Attractant can be added

to any litter if your cat is not using the litter box.

Bathing and grooming

Getting your kitten used to bathing early will help accustom your pet to the

bathing procedure. Use only pet appropriate shampoos and conditioners. Since

many pets will also be using flea control products, a soap free shampoo such as

Aloe and Oatmeal shampoo is recommended since these products will not

wash off your pet's flea prevention. Pets can be bathed every 1 to 4 weeks, since

good quality shampoos will allow frequent bathing without harm to your pet’s

coat. For dry coats a conditioner such as Comfort conditioner, can be applied

after bathing. The pet's eyes should be protected from soap burn with Optixcare

eye ointment ¼ inch ribbon in both eyes prior to bathing. For indoor cats, nails

should be trimmed regularly. In light colored nails, the quick can be seen as a

pink triangle at the base of the nails. Regularly handling kittens feet will make

them more tolerant of nail trims, since this area is usually sensitive. Longhair

pets or cats with special coat types should also be groomed regularly.

Grooming services

Our professional grooming service offers cat specific coat care,

trimming and scissoring. We also provide medicated

shampoos when needed, hot oil skin and coat treatment, nail

filing, ear cleaning, anal sacs emptied and special scents and

bows or bandannas if you desire. Grooming is available by

appointment 4 days a week, and some Saturdays.

Brushing the Teeth

Good oral care is essential for good health. By the age of 3, 80% of all cats will

have some dental disease in progress. This can result in bad breath, tooth loss,

infections, abscesses, and heart and kidney disease.

Brushing your cats teeth is the best form of dental

care. Start simple with pet specific toothpaste and a

finger brush like Enzadent. Let your pet lick the flavored

toothpaste first like a treat. Then gently wipe the teeth

and gums with the finger brush. At first just get your pet

used to having its face handled, and the sensation of the

brush.

Keep the sessions short and practice daily. As you progress

concentrate on the outside surface of the back teeth and the gum line.

Afterwards tartar and plaque can accumulate quickly so continue to

brush daily for 30 seconds.

We also offer other products that can be used if brushing is

not an option. Other supplemental dental care can include Hills dental diets, T/D

treats, and Enzadent oral rinse.For a video of how to brush your pet's teeth,

follow the Pet Health Network link on our web site.

Identification

Microchip placement can be done at any time during your pets

visit. It is a permanent and legal identification that cannot be

altered or removed like a collar, or tag and will last the life of

your pet. All local animal control agencies check found pets for

microchips in this area. We use the Home Again ISO Universal

Chip; contact 1-888-466-3242 , www.homeagain.com for more information.

Boarding and Daycare

We offer a climate control boarding facility with a separate ward for cats.

Optional playtime is available from a dedicated kennel staff. All boarders can be

bathed or groomed prior to going home. Special diets, feeding instructions, and

medications can be accommodated. We also board diabetic pets.

Emergency service

We are available from 8am to 5:30 pm weekdays, and 8am to 12pm on Saturday,

for appointments, emergencies, and walk-ins. Although our office hours will be

convenient for most of your pet’s medial care,

occasionally your pet may need attention overnight or on

a holiday. Emergency clinic information is available on

our answering machine if you reach us after hours. The

Veterinary Emergency Clinics of Central Florida, in

operation since 1979, have 4 locations, Casselberry,

South Orlando, Waterford Lakes (East Orlando),and

Lakeland. Call 407-644-4449 and select clinic closest to you. The Veterinary

Emergency Clinic works closely with your veterinarian to insure the best care for

your pet.

Toxin Exposure

The most common pet poisonings involve foods such as

chocolate, grapes, raisins, avocados, and sugar free items that

contain xylitol; people medications; using dog products on cats

or livestock medications on dogs and cats; household cleaners

and pesticides; lithium batteries or coins; chemicals such as antifreeze and

rodent baits, and plants such as mushrooms and lilies. If you suspect your pet

has been poisoned, call us immediately at 407-275-3856 for

instructions. Bring the package or box the toxin came in, if possible.

The Pet Poison Helpline (1-800-213-6680), petpoisonhelpline.com has a

list of pet toxins and can assist with treatment of a poisoned pet.

Also, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control (1-888-426-4435) provides

a similar service, aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control

Spaying and neutering

After completion of the kitten boosters at 4 months of age, a

spay (female ovariohysterectomy) or neuter (male

castration) can be scheduled. Pets not in a carefully planned

breeding programs should be spayed prior to maturity to

prevent medical and behavioral problems. When we

schedule your pet's surgery, a detailed estimate sheet for

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your pet will be provided. Pre-anesthetic blood tests will help determine if your

pet is well enough for surgery. We will schedule your pet for a day at the

hospital and you will meet the surgical technician between 7:30 and 8 in the

morning of the surgery. Long acting pain relief injections are given the day of the

surgery. Intravenous fluid helps your pet recover faster from the surgery, and

proves access to the vein in case other medications are needed. Your pet will go

home with detailed post operative recovery instructions, and a member of our

surgery staff will answer any questions you might have about your pet’s surgery.

For spays, sutures are removed in 10-14 days, and normal activities can then

resume.

Jan 2017