{"id":236,"date":"2022-05-24T08:41:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-24T15:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketplaceveterinary.com\/blog\/?p=236"},"modified":"2022-10-20T11:07:56","modified_gmt":"2022-10-20T18:07:56","slug":"how-often-does-my-cat-really-need-to-see-the-vet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketplaceveterinary.com\/blog\/how-often-does-my-cat-really-need-to-see-the-vet\/","title":{"rendered":"How Often Does My Cat Really Need to See the Vet?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Your cuddly calico certainly seems to have her act together; after all, she bathes herself, takes care of her own bathroom habits, and sleeps for 16 hours a day. She looks happy and healthy and gets plenty of TLC. What more could she need? The truth is, even the most self-sufficient and well-cared-for cats need regular vet visits to ensure a lifetime of optimal health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

At MarketPlace Veterinary Hospital<\/a>, we tailor our wellness and preventive care<\/a> to meet the changing needs of cats as they age, plus, we offer wellness plans<\/a> with discounts on certain services to make appropriate pet care even more within reach. Your veterinarian<\/a> will recommend the frequency of your cat\u2019s checkups based on age, lifestyle, medical conditions, and risk factors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Early Detection is Key<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Because cats are masters of masking their symptoms, our goal throughout your cat\u2019s life stages is to prevent common health concerns when we can, and provide appropriate treatment options when we detect early signs of a disease process. When we catch problems like obesity, arthritis, diabetes, and tooth decay<\/a> early on, we have a better chance of mitigating the symptoms faster and more effectively. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your Kitten Deserves a Healthy Start<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Young kittens<\/a> need more frequent veterinary visits than adult cats to lay the foundation for a lifetime of good health. In addition to an initial physical examination, your kitten will need a series of visits for the following services:<\/p>\n\n\n\n