My cat never goes outside. Why does he still need vaccinations and a stool check each year?
We care mainly for house cats. Most cats allowed to run at large usually experience untimely deaths due to injury or disease. Many people think that if their cat stays inside all the time it should not need vaccinations or annual fecal checks. On the contrary, indoor cats need annual physical examinations and health care, including vaccinations. We highly recommend keeping your cat indoors and many municipalities have laws governing pets at large. Unfortunately, your cat is still at risk for disease if indoors. If your pet does not have its immunity stimulated by a regular schedule of vaccinations it really becomes much like the “boy in the bubble”, with no protection if exposed. A single stray cat coming up to the window on a summer day and hissing or spitting through the screen at your cat could be enough to expose your pet to disease. We get many calls each Spring when a bat gets into the house and the house cat grabs it. Rabies can pose a serious threat to an unvaccinated pet AND t
