The truth is, cats need regular veterinary care, including annual exams and vaccinations, just like dogs do.  Since cats are naturally adept at hiding signs of illness, annual exams are especially important for early diagnosis of health problems.

That's why Hallett Veterinary Hospital is participating in the Have we seen your cat lately? national awareness campaign and taking steps to raise awareness about the importance of regular veterinary care for cats.  Changes in a cat's health status can occur quickly.  Because cats are masters at hiding illness, signs of a health problem may not be noticed until it has reached an advanced stage.  Prevention is preferable to treatment.  Catching a problem early can spare your cat some suffering and spare you some expense.  Senior cats in particular are at a higher risk for certain illnesses, making prevention and early intervention especially important.  Regular physical exams can help us identify and treat any conditions sooner rather than waiting for your cat to get seriously ILL.