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   I recently had my kitties given an annual exam.

   The Veterinarian weighed the kitty, checked the kitties heartbeat, and did a quick combing for fleas.

   The Veterinarian did not:

   1. Check kitties temperature
   2. Check kitties eyes and noses
   3. Did not examine kitties anal area.

   The Veterinarian said kitties should lose some weight (I agree) but when I asked for information on a proper kitty diet I was told: "We don't have any of that information here."

   The exam on each kitty took less than four minutes. I could have weighed my kitties and checked for fleas at home without paying a Veterinarian to do this.

   What does your veterinarian do when examining your kitties? What do you expect your Veterinarian to do?

   Posted 3 years ago by Purrington #

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   Hi Purrington (love the name!), welcome to TDK Chat.

   Here in the UK, a twice yearly check up would normally include :

   Weight
   Coat
   Eyes
   Ears
   Worming advice/tablets
   General questions/concerns

   I wouldn't expect temperature to be checked or anal area looked over unless I'd raised any specific concerns which warranted it. I would certainly expect to be given some dietary advice if it were needed. On balance, I don't think this vet sounds all that good. You might want to ask around friends/neighbours for some recommendations for a better one!

   Posted 3 years ago by MadcatwomanintheUK #

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   Welcome, Purrington!
   Our vet does:
   Weight
   Coat
   Eyes
   Ears
   Worming advice/tablets
   General questions/concerns
   Teeth checks
   Stool sample.
   Temperature.
   .. and says, "Keep on what withever you are doing, he is fine."

   Posted 3 years ago by SammyandOliversmama #

4. 

   Hello, Purrington:

   My vet (or her techs) do : Weight, temperature, recent history (eating and relieving OK? Any problems or specific concerns?)

   Then she checks ears, eyes, mouth/teeth, and coat. She gives the cat a good hands-on inspection (palpating abdomen, chest, and along the spine), checks for hydration (pinch test) and listens to heart, lungs, abdomen.

   Then she gives advice. They also carry special versions of brands like Science Diet or Hills' (such as low protein for kidney problems and nutrient rich foods for sick/recovering animals). And she and the other vets are always ready to take a few minutes to explain procedures and/or diagnoses.

   Your present vet sounds very slapdash to me. Maybe time to find a new one.

   Posted 3 years ago by GizzysAuntie #

5. 

   Hi, Purrington and welcome to TDK!

   It does sound like your vet did just a cursory exam. Probably I would be looking for a better vet.

   Mine does all of the things that the others have mentioned. Then he always asks us what questions we have, etc.

   Posted 3 years ago by WillowandWindismom #

6. 

   My vet too does a full exam on everything, however, with Cuddles it sometimes takes two assistants to hold her down (hangs head in shame)

   Posted 3 years ago by AV #

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   My vet is an awesome guy whom I've known my whole life (my mom's gone to him for over 20 years)
   When I arrive, I give the stool to one of the ladies so they can check it.
   He asks if there're have been any changes in their diet or behavior, then for the exam:
   First he pets them down to feel their bodies and moves their fur around to look for bugs/skin probs.
   Listens with his stethoscope.
   Looks into the ears.
   Opens up the mouth and takes a peak.
   Pulls out the scale for weighing.
   Looks at their bums
   Depending on if there're shots involved will determine if he takes their temp. I don't think he does it all the time, but I'm not sure. The last few times I've gone were for shots so the temp was taken each time.
   He tells me that they're healthy and if they get shots explains the side effects and to call if they're not 100% in 24 hours.

   I would def look for a vet who can give you diet information. I would think that they should know something to tell you!

   Posted 3 years ago by Niki and Charlie #

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