Deciding on a vet to care for your Maine Coon kitten is essential before bringing your kitten friend home. When it comes to the health of your cat, you can’t rely just on anyone. Therefore, choosing a good cat vet comes with considerations.
As cats become familiar with their vet, changing the vet, again and again isn’t a good idea. You should find one vet and be sure to see the same vet whenever your cat needs veterinarian care.
Let’s get to know all the factors on how to choose a good vet for your Maine Coon.
Ask Your Friends and Neighbors for Recommendations
Choosing a good vet for your cat can be difficult if you’re finding one for the first time.
Treat the process exactly like finding a doctor for your baby. A good idea is to take recommendations from friends and family who already have pets, specifically cats.
We feel it’s important that your vet has a healthy practice and support for Maine Coon Breeders. Being knowledgable about the most common health issues in Maine Coons is important. You and your vet can work together in harmony.
You can research veterinarians near you, and read the reviews left by real customers. Take the time to read the reviews. You’ll be able to pick up the overall vibe from real people who use that vet.
Try to find a vet that shares a mutual passion for cats, and enjoys caring for them. This will usually mean that they are familiar with cat behaviors, health issues, and how to properly diagnose and treat cats.
Visit a Few Veterinarians in Person
Once you’ve researched and chosen several vets in your area, the next step is to visit them. Make sure you call them before visiting and don’t take your cat with you.
Observing the clinic will help you understand their practices. You will also see how much they value a clean and healthy environment. Professional vets value cleanliness and ensure hygienic measures to prevent diseases from spreading.
Unfortunately, not all vets are “cat friendly”. You can sometimes tell this by the pictures that are hanging on the wall inside the vet’s office. If the images are mostly of dogs, then the vet may have a favorite animal to care for.
The vet should have friendly behavior towards you as well as animals. If there are people already in the clinic, observe the vet’s behavior with them. These people have come to get their pets checked. Most importantly, talk to the vet to see if they are knowledgeable about the Maine Coon breed specifically.
Check the Vet’s Certifications
Credible veterinarians are not only licensed and certified, but they also have other certificates that prove their professionalism.
Some vets will have a cat-friendly certificate. This certificate tells us that the vet has taken special training sessions. These sessions help them understand feline medicines.
ABVP-certified vets are highly professional. They undergo three years of studies. This helps them understand broad aspects of treating different animals.
Ask About Emergency Care
It’s crucial to understand how the vet will react to emergency situations. If your cat gets sick suddenly, you should know the vet will always help. If it happens in the middle of the night, you don’t have to worry.
Vet clinics that have an emergency care unit are highly beneficial as they provide a 24-hour service. Not all of them have 24-hour care, however. In that case, keep a nearby emergency care unit in mind to help your cat in emergencies.
Building a Relationship with your Vet
Choosing a good vet for your Maine Coon is the first step to ensuring a healthy life for your cat. Cats can fall ill. It’s essential to have a veterinary clinic nearby for immediate help.
Having a vet that you can communicate with is invaluable. Working together to make the best decisions for your Maine Coon is priceless! They do save lives, and that matters.
Common Reasons for Vet Visits
Taking your cat to the vet is like taking yourself to a doctor visit. Sometimes it’s for a checkup and other times it’s due to a health concern. Annual visits are pretty routine. These are some other reasons you could find yourself at the vet with your Maine Coon:
- Diarrhea
- Virus
- Dental Maintenance
- Routine Screening for HCM
