Basic veterinary care your cat needs Yearly Visits All cats should visit a licensed veterinarian once a year for a complete physical. Many health problems may be detected and treated before they become more serious, preventing more harm to the animal and more expense to you. Vaccinations and Testing Rabies Vaccination All cats should be vaccinated for rabies. This is an infectious disease that is contagious to humans. RCPC (Distemper combination) All cats should be vaccinated every year to prevent infectious disease. Feline Leukemia (FELV) Testing and Vaccination All cats should be tested for FELV before entering a new home with other cats, as it is extremely contagious among cats. If contracted, it is always fatal. Yearly vaccinations are optional but highly encouraged. Fecal Testing All cats should have a stool sample check every year to detect intestinal parasites. Illness or Injury If your cat experiences illness or injury, call or visit your veterinarian immediately to relieve suffering and prevent complications. Remember that your cat can't tell you when he is uncomfortable or in pain. PET CARE - What do you do when your pet is ill or injured - What to do if you lose your pet - Advantages of spaying or neutering - CAHS participating veterinarians - Lansing area dog obedience trainers CARE FOR DOGS - House training your dog - License information - Indoor paper training - Basic veterinary care your dog needs - Introducing a new dog to your current pet CARE FOR CATS - Basic veterinary care your cat needs - Introducing a new cat to your current pet - Cat scratch fever? Declawing isn't the only answer. - Keeping cats indoors: humane practice or prison sentence? - Allergic to your cat? You may not have to give him up! - Tips for solving your cat's little box blues
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