How To Make Going To The Vet Easier

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I love my cats Cookie, Kittay, Patches, and Kisses. But, their curiosity puts them at risk for contact with rabies-infected creatures. In 2013, nearly 500 domestic animals within the United States contracted the rabies virus, and cats accounted for more than half of these cases.1

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Merial, the maker of PUREVAX® Feline Rabies vaccines, has created Feline Defense, an interactive game that is designed to inform cat owners about the dangers of rabies. The game is available at www.purevaxpureprotection.com. 

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Join me, as I take steps to help prevent rabies, and let’s pledge to ensure that our cats are currently vaccinated against rabies. The vet’s office may not be our cats favorite place, but vaccination provides me with the peace of mind that they are protected.

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Here are a few tips to make your trip to the vet easier:

  • Get your cat comfortable with the carrier. Bring it out a couple of days before your visit so he/she can explore the new object. 
  • Give lots of love, praise and treats for playing with carrier. Make it an enjoyable experience.
  • Try adding a blanket to the carrier so it’s a comfy environment.
  • Find a veterinarian that’s right for you and your pet. Check out the vet finder on www.purevaxpureprotection.com.
  • Stay relaxed and keep making the effort.

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Sources:

1 Jessie L. Dyer, MSPH; Pamela Yager, BS; et al. Rabies surveillance in the United States during 2013. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 2014; 245(10):1111–1123. Available at: http://avmajournals.avma.org/doi/full/10.2460/javma.245.10.1111. Accessed September 21, 2015.

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  1. I like your tip to make so that the carrier is a pleasant and fun environment for your cat. My cat loves blueberries, so maybe if I put some in the carrier she’ll warm up. I’ve never owned a cat before this, so I appreciate your tips for knowing how to take her to the vet.

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