Cat Health Check-ups What to Screen for at Every Life Stage

What Health Tests Does Each Cat Age Group Need?

Health checkups for cats are extremely important, since catching problems early through regular checkups allows for timely treatment. Today, we've got a health checkup checklist for cat owners to keep on hand.

Newborn Kitten to 1 Year

•  Vaccinations, following the kitten vaccination program
•  Basic physical exam
•  Complete blood count
•  Deworming and tick/flea prevention
•  FIV and Feline Leukemia virus testing

Cats Age 1-5 Years

• Complete blood count
•  Liver and kidney function test
•  Blood glucose test
•  Lung and heart disease screening
•  Abdominal ultrasound

Cats Age 5 Years and Older

•  Blood glucose test
•  Chest X-ray (lungs and heart)
•  Complete blood count
•  Liver and kidney function test
•  Chest and abdominal ultrasound
•  Neurological disease screening

This checklist covers only basic health checkups for cats. If you'd like to bring your beloved cat in for a health checkup, feel free to ask a veterinarian at Thonglor Pet Hospital.