SpeedRacer 1 #1 December 12, 2006 Why do cats & dogs need annual checkups & vaccinations, but not humans? I haven't had a complete physical exam in almost 4 years now. And I seem to only get vaccinations for myself like once every 5 years or so. I'm as healthy as can be, & so are my two cats. so why do they say pets need exams & vaccinations every year??? why should I get medical treatment for my cats more often than I get it for myself??? Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #2 December 12, 2006 Well some of the shots only protect them for one year, like rabies and parvo. We do not get vacinated for rabies because hopefully we are smart enough not to go run free in the woods and play with all the fun fuzzy critters that live there. As for getting a check up every year.....well ever woman does or is suppose to.Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #3 December 12, 2006 I'm as healthy as can be... You ain't lickin' butts every day then I guess! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #4 December 12, 2006 not EVERY day, no. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StreetScooby 5 #5 December 12, 2006 My cats go outside at will. So, rabies is a must on a regular basis. Plus, deworming, since they are pretty good hunters. My tomcat actually got a woodpecker the other day (...don't know how).We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #6 December 12, 2006 Mine are indoor cats. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmilingPhoenix 0 #7 December 12, 2006 QuoteMine are indoor cats. Talk to your vet. I've heard that indoor pets don't need as many shots since they aren't in contact with other animals and I am of the mind that the fewer shots they have to get, the better - hey, if I don't like needles, why would they? As for the annual exams, just because you don't take care of yourself doesn't mean your pets should suffer Because life is an adventure - it may not be the one you planned, but then it wouldn't be an adventure! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkM 0 #8 December 12, 2006 Because pets can't complain to us about issues so they need to be checked out more often. And humans should be going in for regular checkups once a year or two. Depends on how old you are. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
