Does my cat need to go to the vet often?

Question

He is about 9 weeks old and has all of his shots and is neutered. My house is totaly cat friendly and toxicty-proof. He is a complete indoor cat, and will remian inside always. We have no other pets. I give him his vitamins and other neutirnets every other day. Do I need to take him to the vet often? How often should I take him?

Answer 1

Heavens no! He will be just fine. He only needs to go if you perceive he has a problem.

Cats don't really need vitamins - and he needs to have a good food, not cheap stuff from the grocery store.

Please go to www.littlebigcat.com and read Dr. Jean Hovfe's article titled "Vaccinations". You have him in a very protected environment and he should not have to have vaccinations every year. Homeopathic and holistic vets feel that cats are routinely shot up with unnecessary vaccines that may in the end cause more problems than they solve.

At Dr. Hovfe's site there are sixty articles on cat heath, diet and behavior - why cats shouldn't have fish, why cats need canned food, home-made diets, choosing the best commercal cat food, etc.

Here's to many happy, healthy years with you little guy and may he stay out of the vet's office a very long time.

I do take all my cats in for an annual "feely" exam, and you should do that too.

Answer 2

By the sounds of it u have covered everything there is to do with a cat most people don't go as far as vitamins unless the vet recomends them.Unless you see something wrong there is no need to take the cat to the vets u might want to ask the vet how many years before you go back to do shots again but being an indoor cat there r no need for anything else u have done everything there is already.I hope if i am brought back to life as a cat i would like u as my owner lol have a good day.

Answer 3

Once he has all his first year shots he should not be needing so much vet attention. Once a year he will need a check up and booster shots. Then you would only need to take him in if he seems sick.
Blood in the litter box is a very bad sign, if you see that, rush to the vet. Another very bad sign is going in and out of the litter box without leaving any deposit. This can mean his urinary tract is blocked and he cant' pee. The urine backs up in the bladder and can become toxic. The vet will have to clean him up.
Another bad sign is refusing to eat or eating only soft food and refusing kibbles or only chewing on one side of the mouth--this can mean a bad tooth or a gum infection.
But if he is eating and playing and looks ok you don't have to be whisking him off the the vet.

Answer 4

Well, you see, my cat is 10 years old and we got him from a neighbor's daughter when he was 2. He is an indoor cat, and the previous owner had him declawed and also took him to the vet regularly but my family couldn't afford regular checkups and vet visits so we've never taken him. Sometimes I worry that something might happen but at 10 years he is going strong. So, I think it is really up to you how often you take him (based on how you think he's doing) but you could always ask your vet.

Answer 5

You have done all of the right things, so a visit to the vet should be only a routine update on various vaccines as he thinks fit. Don't be a doting parent that runs to the vet if the cat sneezes, Do a bit of reading on hair-balls, ear problems and ask your vet's advice on a good cat food...then he won't need supplements. Pay close attention to the ash content on food as ash leads to kidney and urinary problem....In other words, enjoy your new friend and don't worry.

Answer 6

As a responsible pet owner, I will tell you what I have learned from experience. You've done awesome taking care of your kitten's medical needs. Your kitten will need a check up after 6 months and then after that he will need to see the vet yearly for his annual shots. You should only visit the vet before then if he gets sick.

Answer 7

I know that when I got my cat I was told he needed to go to the vet every month for the first six months and then six months later when we was a year. After that he can go yearly. I would setup an initial appointment and see what you vet recommends after that.

Answer 8

My cats are inside only also. I take them to the vet once a year, for a checkup and shots.
Hope this helps.

Answer 9

You can take your cat or kitten to the vet they'll tell you who often you need to bring your cat in. My cat goes only when her shots need updated or she needs something done. Cats don't have the maintance dogs do .

Answer 10

Once he is up to date on all beginning shots, he should only go in as necessary for illnesses but at least once a year for a yearly check-up and booster shots.