This week’s Great Question is from Kate Z.
“I take my dogs to the vet every year. Do indoor cats need yearly checkups as well?”
Answer:
Indoor only cats absolutely need annual check-ups. While they are not exposed to as many hazards as indoor/outdoor cats, they can still have medical problems that can be caught early -- such as kidney disease and hyperthyroidism -- with annual exams. Indoor cats can have just as many internal problems as their outdoor counterparts that can be made worse by being strictly indoors--such as asthma and urinary tract problems. If your cat is the type of cat that can become excessively stressed by trips to the vet, then I recommend yearly check-ups in the home with a traveling veterinarian.
Leanne Taylor, DVM
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