I. Importance of cat physical examination
Over the years, everyone has been called “cats” Confused by the saying that “there are nine lives”, I mistakenly think that the vitality of cats is very tenacious, but we don’t know how many cats have left us because of sudden diseases.
Kittens have low immunity, high probability of infection, and strong lethality. Many kittens also carry congenital diseases, which may not be easy to find in the early stage, and gradually reveal problems as they grow and develop.
Cats only have a short life span of more than ten years. Cats over 8 years old are prone to suffer from a variety of geriatric diseases due to the gradual aging of their organs, which not only shortens the lifespan of cats, but also allows them to live in old age. It is very painful, but if we can detect, prevent and treat these basics earlier, then the results may be completely different.
In addition, some cats who are obese, cats who are usually not in good spirits, cats with weak immunity and frequent illnesses, and cats who are gradually losing weight are recommended to go to the pet hospital for regular check-ups.
2. Contents of cat physical examination
Kittens under 1 year old : Routine palpation, blood routine, infectious disease screening, fecal examination, X-ray examination, etc.
Adult cats under 6 years old: routine palpation, blood routine, biochemical examination, fecal examination, urine examination, abdomen And lymph node palpation, etc.
Old cats over 6 years old: routine palpation, blood routine, biochemical examination, endocrine examination, ECG examination, B-ultrasound examination, urine examination, etc.
Routine urine examination , blood routine and biochemical tests can help early detection of cat kidney disease, urinary system disease, liver problems, muscle diabetes, thyroid disease, etc.
Early detection of disease, early treatment and control can not only reduce the cat’s suffering, but may also reduce the cost of treatment.
Third, the frequency of cat physical examinations
The time and frequency of physical examinations for cats of different ages are also different. Too the same:
Kitten: In addition to physical examination, cats under 1 year also need to go to the hospital for vaccination and sterilization, so the frequency of going to the hospital for related examinations will be higher.
Adult cat: If there is no special abnormality in the body of an adult cat, generally only need a physical examination once a year.
Senior cats: Cats have a relatively high chance of getting sick after entering old age, so it is recommended to have two physical examinations a year, so that the disease can be detected and treated as early as possible.
