2. Why Cats Need Routine Veterinary Checkups – Cat Owners
2. Why Cats Need Routine Veterinary Checkups – Cat Owners
Cats need regular veterinary visits in order to live longer, happier, and healthier lives. Eighty-three percent of cats are taken to the veterinarian in the first year of ownership, yet over half of them don’t return. The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) is helping in the education process with the launch of its new 3-part video series about its Cat Friendly Practice (CFP) program.
This video discusses what veterinarians do during a yearly veterinary checkup. During physical examinations, veterinarians can often detect conditions that may affect your cat’s health long before they become significant so they can be managed or cured before they become painful or more costly. CFPs provide many beneficial services beyond just treating a cat when they are sick or for emergency visits. For information on caring for your cats, visit and to find a CFP by you, please visit