I'm considering adopting a cat from a shelter. I know they spay/neuter their animals, give basic shots, checks for deadly diseases, etc. With all this background they do, is it really necessary to take a cat to your own vet?
I would, especially where other cats are involved. Because of the sheer number of cats in a shelter, infectious diseases are more prevalent, and the symptoms may be overlooked by overworked employees or volunteers. The adoptee may (have) be(en) "incubating" something, so I'd play it safe.Originally Posted by foxfire
I'm considering adopting a cat from a shelter. I know they spay/neuter their animals, give basic shots, checks for deadly diseases, etc. With all this background they do, is it really necessary to take a cat to your own vet?