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My indoor cat seems fine. Does she need annual vet visits & shots? Cost?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Bombay | Female | unspayed | 3 years and 7 months old

Do i need to do an annual check up and vaccination for my indoor cat even if she seems okay ? And how much does it aproximately cost?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on July 20th, 2017

An annual check is always recommended to confirm good health or to catch potential illnesses early on. Cost will vary by geographic location. Contact your local veterinary clinic and ask how much an annual exam (or initial exam for new patients) would cost. Most, if not all, clinics will provide a cost or estimate if requested.

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    Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

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    Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I always recommend yearly exams for cats and dogs. I think it is the first step for proactive health. The sooner issues are realized the quicker we can intervene and help. As for vaccines The "cat distemper" lasts a year after the kitten series. Then if they come back the following year they are usually 3 years in length. For Rabies there are 2 choices for cats: the first rabies they ever receive is good for 1 year. When they come back the following year you have a choice between a 1 year or a 3 year vaccine. The 3 year, if it is the Pure Vax Rabies, is more expensive. I always recommend the Pure Vax vaccine whether it is the 1 year or the 3 year. I am in the US and I see you are in Lebanon. Even in the US the cost of Veterinary care is regional. I recommend calling some Veterinarians in your area to get idea of the costs. Good luck!

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