Economic Downturn Is No Reason To Skimp On Cat’s Care
Tuesday, November 25th, 2008Local Veterinarian Explains Why Avoiding Check- ups can Cost Cat Owners in the Long Run
Orlando, FL – Cat owners are much less likely to seek veterinary care for their pets than dog owners– and now, given the state of the economy, it appears to be getting worse, according to Diane Delmain, DVM, medical director at Bay Hill Cat Hospital in Orlando. “This is problematic because cats usually do not show signs of illness until they have serious problems,” explains Delmain, a board certified feline practitioner at Bay Hill Cat Hospital in Orlando. “Preventative care and early diagnostic testing give us an opportunity to identify diseases before they become significant.”
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