How often should I schedule vet check-ups for adult and senior cats?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 9 years and 6 months old | 16.6 lbs
How often should I bring my adult (5 y/o) kitty and senior (9 y/o) kitty to the vet for a check-up?
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Published on July 5th, 2017
A 5 year old kitty with no medical issues should see the veterinarian once a year. A 9 year old kitty with no medical issues should see a veterinarian every 6 months. As pets age, symptoms of some age-related diseases can be extremely subtle, so we recommend monitoring them more closely.
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Published on May 14th, 2017
Cats should be examined by a veterinarian at least annually. This helps us catch any health concerns as early as possible and also helps us provide preventive care such as appropriate vaccines and deworming.
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