For Cats Age 7 and Older ("Middle Age" and Up)

Annual Care:

  • Blood work to evaluate:

    • Liver and kidney function

    • Blood sugar levels

    • White and red blood cell counts

  • Urinalysis (for kidney function and urinary tract health)

  • Rabies vaccine

  • Thyroid screening

  • Fecal testing for intestinal parasites
    (2x annually for indoor cats; 3–4x for outdoor cats)

Twice-Yearly Care:

  • Dental exam

  • Ear screening (infections & mites)

  • Weight / body condition evaluation

  • Blood pressure check

  • Mammary gland exam (for females)

  • Pain assessment

  • Abdominal palpation

  • Anal glands check

  • Eye exam

  • Genital exam

  • Heart & lungs check

  • Skin & fur exam

  • Behavior / life enrichment evaluation

All cats should receive at least 2 feline leukemia and 2 FIV tests over their lifetime.

Bi-annual Physicals for Cats

Cats mature quickly. A 1-year-old cat is roughly equivalent to a 15-year-old human — and by age 2, a cat is comparable to a 25-year-old adult.

That’s why we recommend twice-yearly physical exams for all cats. Bi-annual exams help us detect health concerns early, before they become more serious or harder to treat.

For Cats Under 7 (Healthy Adults)

These cats should receive:

  • Annual blood work

  • Two full physical exams per year

Regular visits help identify subtle changes in your cat’s health that might otherwise go unnoticed.

For Cats That Spend Any Time Outdoors

Discuss with your veterinarian to determine if the following are right for your cat:

  • Annual feline leukemia and FIV testing

  • Strategic deworming