When was the last time you took Fluffy or Schnookie Schnookums—hopefully not your cat’s name—to the vet? Because felines tend to be relatively low maintenance animals, many cat owners skip regular vet visits. Unfortunately this can be bad news for your Miss Kitty—much better name.

That is why all-natural cat litter maker, Feline Pine, is teaming up with Veterinarians Nationwide for “National Take Your Cat to the Vet Week” August 16 through August 22, 2010.

"Cats are often subtle in their signs of discomfort or illness. As a result, many owners miss early warning signs of a problem," said Feline Pine’s in house veterinarian, Dr. Michele Gaspar. "When caught early enough, many diseases can be treated so that a cat enjoys a good quality of life. When left too long, many illnesses progress and so does the intensity – and cost – of treatment."

Last year the event was scheduled for one day only but after receiving positive feedback from cat owners the program was extended to one week.

"We created this event because we care about cats and, along with making an all-natural chemical-free litter, we're dedicated to helping cats live long and healthy lives," says Dan Henderson, Feline Pine Brand Manager.

Cat specialists and local “spokesvets” will be promoting “Take Your Cat to the Vet Week” in 15 cities, including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, San Diego, San Francisco, Boston, New York City, Chicago, Seattle, Tampa, Charlotte, Philadelphia, Portland (Maine), Atlanta, Phoenix and Little Rock.

If you need a little assistance in remembering to schedule your cat’s next vet visit—some of us are getting older—a reminder service is available on the Feline Pine website.

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