08/25/2026
Cats are seen far less often than dogs for their yearly physical exam and wellness checkup. A yearly exam is required to legally stay compliant with the veterinary - client/patient relationship on any animal in order for the veterinarian to be able to prescribe things like medicated food, monthly parasite preventatives or other prescription medications.
Did you know that cats can also get heartworm disease by getting bit by a mosquito just like dogs? Luckily dogs have a treatment to get rid of heartworms but cats do not. Prevention is important to make sure they are flea, tick, heartworm, ear mite, skin mite and intestinal parasite free.
Rabies is a legal requirement for ALL dogs, cats and ferrets in Indiana regardless of age, breed or lifestyle status (indoor vs outdoor). Don't be caught without their rabies vaccine being current! Some of the rabies protocols in Indiana are simple with only an at home quarantine required, while others are more dire.
Talk to your veterinarian today about scheduling your cats yearly examination and getting an update on your vaccines if needed.