How often do you take a cat to the vet?
First, it’s important to define what kind of vet you have. A normal veterinary visit may consist of a check-up that lasts 10-30 minutes and an exam that lasts 3-5 minutes, which is only done if the pet’s owner requests it be done. A full service veterinary hospital will be more like 5 hours for an annual physical exam with routine cleaning, vaccinations and x-rays for about $136 on average. More than 75% pet owners in one study didn’t take their pets at least once a year but instead took them around every six years or less often. The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) suggests taking your pet in annually only if they have one chronic disease or another condition which requires ongoing care, even if your pet seems to be in good health otherwise.
