National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day (in a Sleepypod!)

Today is National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day. And while you don’t need to rush right out with your cat at this very moment, the day is meant to bring awareness to the importance of regular vet visits for your cat.

And we’re celebrating the day by giving away a Sleepypod Mobile Pet Bed! (The giveaway is now closed.)

This post is sponsored by Sleepypod because they believe vet visits for your cat are important.

Disclosure: We are being compensated for this educational post. All opinions stated here are our own. Cat Lady Alley only shares information we feel would be relevant to our readers. Some links below are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase.

Reasons to Take Your Cat to the Vet

Most cat parents know that you should take your cat to the vet when it’s sick. But do you also take your cat in for regular vet visits?

If not, here are some reasons to take your cat to the vet regularly:

Catch illness early: Cats are known to hide pain and illness. So, a routine visit to the vet may catch something earlier than waiting until they show outward signs of illness.

Vaccinations: It’s important to keep vaccinations current, even if you have indoor-only cats (or just one cat). If you visit a friend’s kitty or a cat cafe, for example, you don’t want to risk bringing home any diseases to your own furry feline.

Flea control: Maybe you have an indoor-only cat. But those little buggers could still hop a ride on your pants or shoes and find their way into your house. (I had a friend with no pets, but she still found fleas in her carpet once). Regular vet visits will ensure your cat is up-to-date on flea treatment and prescriptions, if one is needed.

Dental checkups: Periodontal disease is a common dental ailment in cats. It’s important that your vet can regularly check for dental issues before they become too advanced.

Claw maintenance: If you can’t do it at home, you may find it easier to have your cat’s nails trimmed at the vet. It’s important to keep their nails trimmed so the quick, where the nerves and blood vessels are, doesn’t grow too long (which means you won’t be able to cut them as short anymore). Having a scratcher or two at home is also good for claw maintenance.

Keep weight in check: According to Cornell University, feline obesity is “the most frequently observed nutritional disorder among domestic cats.” They also advise that it is a growing problem. So, regular vet visits will allow your cat’s weight to be assessed on a routine basis and also address any diet changes that may be needed.

These are just some of the reasons to consider taking your cat to the vet annually. With senior cats, you may even go twice a year.

But now let’s look at one specific reason why some may avoid the vet.

One Common Reason Why Cat Parents May Avoid the Vet

While there could be numerous reasons why a cat parent doesn’t take their cat in regularly, one common reason given for intentionally avoiding the vet is “My cat gets stressed out going to the vet!”

I hear that! I never want my cats in distress, so I understand. But I also want what’s best for my cats, which means taking them in for regular vet checkups.

So, how can you, as the cat parent, do what’s best for your cat while also helping to reduce their stress? That’s where Sleepypod comes in!

Reducing Stress with Sleepypod

If you haven’t heard of the Sleepypod Mobile Pet Bed before, it’s a pet bed and a pet carrier!

At the house, we leave the Sleepypod beds out 24/7, and the cats love lounging in them. Then, when it’s time to head to the vet, the cats get to travel in the comfort of that same bed that they’re used to.

While each cat travels to the vet in their own carrier, Sophie has been known to climb into Dexter’s carrier at the vet’s office for some added comfort.

Safe with Sleepypod

Sleepypod takes safety seriously, so their mobile pet bed is also a crash-tested car seat. The Sleepypod Mobile Pet Bed has been independently tested and certified with a 5-star rating by the Center of Pet Safety for pets 15 pounds and under.

Here are some of the Sleepypod Mobile Pet Bed’s features:

• It’s a pet bed when at home.
• But a pet carrier while traveling.
• It buckles into the car and is crash-tested for safety.
• Ideal for pets 15 pounds or less (which means it’s good for small dogs, too!).
• Removable and washable black ultra plush bedding included.
• Also included are a foam insert, shoulder strap, safety tether, and PPRS Handilock.
• You can read more about safety on the Sleepypod website as well as sizing.

Visiting the Vet in Style

The last time I took one of my cats to the vet, I was stopped four different times by people asking about the cat carrier. The Sleepypod Mobile Pet Bed is so stylish and unique that people can’t help but ask about it!

And being so stylish means it’s pleasing to look at while it’s used as a pet bed in your house. It comes in a variety of colors, so you’re sure to find one that matches your décor.

If you’re interested in purchasing a Sleepypod Mobile Pet Bed, you can check them out on Amazon or at Sleepypod’s website.

Sleepypod Mobile Pet Bed on Amazon
Sleepypod Mobile Pet Bed on Sleepypod.com

Sleepypod Giveaway

(The giveaway is now closed.)

In honor of National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day, Sleepypod is giving away one mobile pet bed! The winner can choose from the available colors in stock.

The giveaway is open to residents in the U.S. and Canada (full details below).

Requirements to enter the giveaway:

1. Subscribe to the Cat Lady Alley newsletter via the Newsletter Signup form below. If you’re already a newsletter subscriber, great! You don’t need to subscribe again. If you’re a new subscriber, you must confirm your subscription, so check your spam folder! (Form now removed.)
2. Leave a comment on this blog post about anything! Example: What do you like most about the Sleepypod Mobile Pet Bed?
3. For Canadian entrants only: You must answer the skill question in the Rafflecopter widget below. U.S. entrants, feel free to take an extra entry by answering as well, although it’s not required.

The giveaway is open to residents in the U.S. and Canada, 18+ years of age, except where prohibited by law. One winner will be selected randomly by Rafflecopter and contacted via email on Sunday, August 27, 2023 after 5:00pm Pacific. The winner will have 48 hours to claim their prize through email. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of the prize, and a new winner will be randomly selected by Rafflecopter. The Sleepypod Mobile Pet Bed, valued at $224.99 USD, will be sent to the winner from Sleepypod. The winner can choose from the available colors in stock. The giveaway closes on August 27, 2023 at 5:00pm Pacific.

Regarding Canadian entrants: Any litigation respecting the conduct or organization of a publicity contest may be submitted to the Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux for a ruling. Any litigation respecting the awarding of a prize may be submitted to the board only for the purpose of helping the parties reach a settlement.

Bonus entries through the Rafflecopter widget below!

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Is your cat stressed out by vet visits?

Olive, our tortie, really dislikes vet visits. Sophie and Dexter tolerate them, but they don’t enjoy them. Woodrow is our easy-going cat and considers it like any other day of the week.

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