Is it really necassary to take your pet to the vet?

Question

I have an indoor cat. Is it necassary to take her into the vet for updated shots since shes indoors all the time?

Answer 1

Yes. Some cat diseases can be brought into the house by fleas.

And vaccinations are not the only reason to take a cat to the vet. Annual exams can reveal conditions such as hyperthyroidism, heart murmurs, lung problems, even tumors before they get bad enough for the owner to notice the symptoms.

Answer 2

Well, it is very good to have your pet go to the vet. For the basic shots, but when I got my pet at a shelter they already gave my cat shots. If there is a problem with your pet then you definately should. But your pet won't die sooner, because I had a cat that lived till 18, when the nornal age is 12 to 15. And we did not go to the vet yearly. It just depends on the way you treat your pet. If you feed it play with it and do the necessities you should be ok. But going to the vet is something that should be done atleast every few years. Just for a check up.

Answer 3

It is important for your cat to continue to go the vet even if it is an indoor only cat. This is because the shots your cat receives helps to protect it from illnesses. Cats just like people can get sick even if they don't go outside. It is also good to establish a relationship between yourself, vet and your pets. This way your vet knows about your pets normal personality, weight and over all health. (Before any issues arise). This is also a great time to ask your vet any questions you have.

Answer 4

Generally, yes. In most states, it's required, though you can get a pass if your cat is older or in ill health (my older cat didn't need updates her last several years). And if your cat ever were to get out, you would want her inoculated and protected. Also, you're going to want an annual checkup for the cat anyway, just as people should have an annual physical.

However, most vets these days don't think you need to get shots updated every year, like they used to. Talk to your vet about how often it is needed in your cat's case.

Answer 5

Yes it is definitely necessary to take your cat. You don't always know for sure where the cat originally came from or if it got all the shots it needed. It needs a distemperment vaccination or it could become aggressive in the future, it needs to be tested for feline leukemia, they need a rabies shot. The only thing you don't need to worry about since she is an indoor cat is fleas. But yes, please take her to the vet for a checkup and all shots she needs.

Answer 6

Yes it is because its better yto be safe than sorry. I mean, heart worms are transmitted through mosquitoes, so if a mosquitoe got in your house and bit you cat it would now have heart worms. Yes, what if it got out by accident and got bit or picked up rabies or something. I think its neccesary. I have two indoor cats and I take them to the vet. It makes me feel a whole lot better knowing that they are protected.

Answer 7

Even if shes indoors a lot, she still needs to be checked up. There are still germs and viruses inside. The vet should see your cat at least yearly for overall health.

Answer 8

The answer is NO. Cats and dogs are over vaccinated and the boosters may be causing more harm then good. It's also not widely know how many reactions and other bad things happen with all these shots
I have indoor/outdoor cats and only get 1 rabies shot and felin leukemia 2x in their lives. Wich I had my links to show you but they are on the other computer

Answer 9

I too have indoor cats. Nine of them and I don't take mine to the vets. I used to but the more I had gotten and the rising cost of vets is outrageous! I will say that if something happens to you pet the vet will require shots as a part of its treatment. But I don't bother myself because I am not paying $70.00 a visit per cat...I did spay/nurdur them all at a reduced cost. I also give them a much better life then they would have as a stray.

Answer 10

She should at least have current rabies- wild rodents and bats can get into the house. If $ is an issue, take her to a Petco or Petsmart shot clinic0- you could have it done for roughly $20. But, just like people, pets should have a good physical annually to find issues before they become big ones.