Hi Guys,
General question about general annual exams for your kitties. Since I have rated many human doctors of mine I've tried out, I can be quite picky. But for cats, can you guys give me your feedback on what SHOULD be done at regular annual exams, and/or what YOUR kitty gets in annual exams.
The last person I just had (who is new at our local vet clinic) didn't seem to do much at all, and left us waiting for so long.
The assistant took us in, quickly sprayed the examination table (from the previous dog), weighed her and took a peak at a very small cut she had on her nose (which we originally went to see them for to make sure healing well). He said she was due for only one vaccination.
The vet entered after some time. Palpated (I believe) her stomach and sides very quickly, looked at the healing cut, and gave the shot. Checked her teeth quickly and recommended brushing teeth (which we have bought several types, but haven't been successful and pushy on that). I asked her if she does it for her two cats. Nope. Took temp which was 102F (she said average is ~100-102.5.) That was it.
So, I wanted to at least make it more worth it, so started asking questions like about bathing, how often is safe, as I heard it should not be often, but good to clean off all the dirt and germs they are ingesting when licking. I noted that I read not too often. Se seemed not to know. When I kept bugging for estimate, she finally said no more than once a month. I thought that was too much.
Didn't clean her nose or ears (like I realized afterward, is usually done for our kitty). No stethoscope placed on belly or anything. Total was $93, which we thought at first a bit on high side for such small exam. But then reminded selves how crazy human charges are for simple 2 minute apts. seeing a doctor costs. ;o)
Any/All feedback would be appreciated very much. Thanks!
General question about general annual exams for your kitties. Since I have rated many human doctors of mine I've tried out, I can be quite picky. But for cats, can you guys give me your feedback on what SHOULD be done at regular annual exams, and/or what YOUR kitty gets in annual exams.
The last person I just had (who is new at our local vet clinic) didn't seem to do much at all, and left us waiting for so long.
The assistant took us in, quickly sprayed the examination table (from the previous dog), weighed her and took a peak at a very small cut she had on her nose (which we originally went to see them for to make sure healing well). He said she was due for only one vaccination.
The vet entered after some time. Palpated (I believe) her stomach and sides very quickly, looked at the healing cut, and gave the shot. Checked her teeth quickly and recommended brushing teeth (which we have bought several types, but haven't been successful and pushy on that). I asked her if she does it for her two cats. Nope. Took temp which was 102F (she said average is ~100-102.5.) That was it.
So, I wanted to at least make it more worth it, so started asking questions like about bathing, how often is safe, as I heard it should not be often, but good to clean off all the dirt and germs they are ingesting when licking. I noted that I read not too often. Se seemed not to know. When I kept bugging for estimate, she finally said no more than once a month. I thought that was too much.
Didn't clean her nose or ears (like I realized afterward, is usually done for our kitty). No stethoscope placed on belly or anything. Total was $93, which we thought at first a bit on high side for such small exam. But then reminded selves how crazy human charges are for simple 2 minute apts. seeing a doctor costs. ;o)
Any/All feedback would be appreciated very much. Thanks!