Your role
As an owner you can have a huge impact on the health and wellbeing of your cat by undertaking routine preventive health care at all stages of its life - from kittenhood through to geriatric.
This gives the best chance of preventing problems arising or, at least, maximising the detection of any illnesses early on.

We have produced the WellCatlog for you and your cat. It is specific to your individual cat and packed with practical tips and advice.

In the centre you will find the WellCat Health Chart:

- Use it to determine what routine health checks your cat should be undergoing and when;

- Use it to record and monitor various details relating to your cat's health - bodyweight, body condition score, results of any tests and examinations, and so on. By finding out and recording what is normal for your cat, you will be in a much better position to spot any changes that may need investigating.

Your vet's role
We have provided all veterinary practices with a complementary practical guide to the WellCat programme, which defines the lifestages described in your WellCatlog, along with recommended best practice for check-ups and advice on when health problems are likely to occur. The information is setout simply but it has taken many years of treating cats and gathering information on disease to devise a good health plan.

Working in partnership!
Just as we are beginning to acknowledge in people, we are learning that diet and preventive healthcare can have a profound effect on the long-term health of cats. WellCat encourages you to work with your veterinary practice to develop a partnership of care for your cat that will span all its life stages. And the timing is just right – thanks to FAB's recent Cat Friendly Practice campaign, many veterinary practices are now becoming much more feline-orientated and aware of cats' particular needs for quiet surroundings, gentle handling, unhurried examination and relaxed convalescence.