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How often do you take your cat(s) to the veterinarian?
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I take all my cats to the vet for their shots every year and I had to go more often not to long ago for my older cat when he got diabetes to get his insulin straighten out. The vets are very important to keep your pets healthy...
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I take them once a year for their shots, but I take them as many times needed if they get sick or have any other problems that concern me.
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Each of my cats get checked at least once a year. Each also goes to the vet in between times as necessary to check out any new illnesses. My 20 year old, Nefer-kitty (the one with CRF) goes in every 2 weeks.
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So far this year it's been about four trips. We just got our cats within the past 6 months. We had to have them neutered/spayed. And vaccines. Then we had to return for the distemper/parvo vaccine. Then I took them back one more time for stool sample checks and FIV and Feline Leukemia blood tests. Yep...now I'm broke! But with four kids, I have to be careful what I'm bringing into the house. Hopefully, everyone is all healthy now!
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Usually they go to the vet when they get sick or when their shots need updated. My cats are usually pretty healthy otherwise.
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we give the cats their vaccines at home so they only go to the vet when there's a problem - no matter how small it may seem.
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Once a year, for their annual check-up.
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When my two boys were younger, they went to the vet twice a year...once for shot updates and a second time for a physical and teeth cleaning. Funny-Face went more often than that because he is very prone to UTIs. Two years ago, Tux started to lose weight drastically and we discovered he had CRF. He had no problems with going to the vet's office, so I took him there every 3rd day for sub-Q treatments (I could have done it at home, but as long as Tux wasn't getting stressed at the office, I took him there so the vet could see his condition and I can tell them anything new I observed in him). Tux died july 31, 2006. A month later, his brother started showing signs of CRF - leg twitches, excessive thirst, sleeps most of the time, etc. He was diagnosed with renal failure. He has a mortal fear of the vet's office (I'm sure it is because most of his experiences with the dr have been getting cathederized during a bout of bladder infection) and the last time I took him to the office, his heartbeat became irregular and he started panting hard from terror (it stopped when he got in the car). The vet suggested it might be better to keep the office visits as limited as possible...meaning only come in when it is a dire emergancy. So, the next time Funny-face goes to the vet will be for the horrible last time, if it comes to that unless he gets plugged up following a bladder infection. I am still in contact with my vet though...I sub-Q Funny-Face at home and buy prescription food for him there, so I see the vet at least once a week. Once a month, I take a urine sample in with me to be tested for blood...sign of a kidney infection. I weigh him daily and if he loses more than 1 pound, I inform the vet. I also call the office anytime I see any new development.
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| I don't need to take my cat to the vets that often. Chloe only goes for her pyshical and to have her shots done.
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