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\"catCats just don\u2019t embrace travel the way most dogs do. In fact, for a cat who values territory and routine above all else, any time spent in a vehicle of any kind can be profoundly upsetting. And yet, a cat\u2019s disinclination to leave home is only one contributing factor that results in fewer veterinary visits.<\/p>\n

Another reason, of course, centers on the fact that cats are naturally quiet about illness or injury. As a means of self-preservation, this method inevitably leads to less attention when, really, addressing troublesome symptoms is what\u2019s needed to maintain cat wellness. So, between an anxious, travel-hating cat and one who hides illness, what is a dedicated cat owner to do?<\/p>\n

Nip Problems in the Bud<\/h3>\n

We understand the predicament very well. With a little training, coaxing, and positive reinforcement, your cat can adapt to crate-time and traveling away from the comforts of home. The benefits that stem from your commitment to routinely scheduled wellness exams multiply as the years go by.<\/p>\n

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Problems that face many cats are sometimes hard to spot. By the time obvious symptoms take center stage, treatment is either ineffective, expensive, or both. Cat wellness care<\/a> aims to nip problems in the bud before they cause your cat unnecessary suffering.<\/p>\n

Wellness Visits: Explained<\/h3>\n

When we have the chance to examine your cat every year during routine visits<\/a> (or more frequently depending on age), we take into consideration the following:<\/p>\n