Senior Cats
Andrews Veterinary has established a vaccination protocol to properly protect
your senior cat from preventable diseases. Senior cats should have health check-
ups twice a year. As some cats age they may be medicated for certain aliments,
just like humans.   It is recommended blood test should be preformed to make
sure the body is responding properly to their prescribed medications.  In
addition, vaccinations, fecal tests, and dental check-ups  should also be
preformed during this exam;

Senior Cat Vaccination # 9  (9 Years of Age)

Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)

Feline Leukemia (Leuk)

Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)

Senior Cat Vaccination # 10  (10 Years of Age)

Rabies 3 year. We recommend a Rabies 3 year vaccination unless this is
the first year your cat has been vaccinated.  This vaccination will be valid
for 3 years.

Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)

Feline Leukemia (Leuk)

Feline Peritonitis (FIP)

Senior Cat Vaccination # 11  (11 Years of Age)

3 year Rhinotracheitis, Calici, Panleukopenia, and Chlamydia Psittaci
combo shot.  This vaccination will be valid for 3 years, unless this is the
first year your cat has been vaccinated.

Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)

Feline Leukemia (Leuk)

Feline Peritonitis (FIP)

Senior Cat Vaccination # 12 -14 (12 -14 Years of Age). The vaccination protocol will repeat starting from Senior Cat Vaccination # 9.
Scratching
Cats need something to scratch, this is an instinctive behavior.  Get your Cat a
scratching post.  This will provide something to scratch rather than your
furniture.   
Nail Trimming
Grooming
It is a good idea to brush out your cat regularly.  By doing this you free up loose
hair that would normally be swallowed by your cat as it grooms itself. This will
help minimize hairballs and prevent matting.  Plus your cat will have a nice and
shinny coat.
Deworming Schedule
We recommend your cat should be tested for parasites yearly and or
dewormed every 6 months. You may see no signs of a parasite infestation.   
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1575 Main Street  
Andrews, North Carolina  28901
828.321.3316
Fax:  828.321.2298
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To keep your cats paws healthy continue to trim their nails.  Trimming their
nails on a regular basis makes the procedure less stressful and it becomes a
routine rather than a bad experience or a fearful situation.  Letting their nails
grow too long makes walking uncomfortable and the quicks of the nail too
long.  This is especially the case for senior cats.  As your cat gets older they
become less active and the natural wearing of their nails may not happen.  You
may need to trim them more frequently than when your cat was younger.  
Massage
To keep your cats joints loose and comfortable it is a good idea to rub and
massage your cats limbs.  Just like in humans, older cats get aches and pains in
their joints.  A good routine would be to do this before bed when you and your
cat are relaxed.  Your cat would greatly appreciate it.
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It is a good idea to clean your cats ears at least once a month.  One of the most
common office visits for cats is ear problems including ear mites.  Using an
approved veterinary  ear cleaner will help keep their ears from getting
infections, wax build up, and ear mites.  
Ear Cleaning
As your cat becomes older, keeping on eye on their teeth is important.  Look at
their gums and  see if they appear red or sore.  Also look at the amount of tartar
and decay on their teeth especially the molars.  If your cat has poor teeth their
eating habits may change and other health problems can develop.  We
recommend you have your cat's teeth checked and if needed, be cleaned.
Teeth