Questions.... Fister's upcoming vet visit

[Cinder & Smoke]

I want to remember everything to ask, because it’s such a hassle getting him there.

I intend to have the following checked:

Weight
Teeth - they look OK though, and his breath has got better.
Blood tests - kidney, liver and Glucose
Possibly a vaccination, but not sure. The vet says it’s not necessary every year, unless he will be with other cats. These days, he’s always inside.

I’d like to have his heart checked too, and lungs.

Heart & Lung sounds are normally always checked as part of the basic check-up.
*Ears - a quick peek with an otoscope to look for foreign critters or infection
*Rear end departments:
** Urine Test - tells a lot about his general health
** Fecal Test - check for critters

* Check & Trim nails - let him be at the Vet, not you!
* Palpate all over - feeling for lumps, bumps, sore spots

**Getting "samples" ...
Poohs are pretty easy - pick 'em up and BAGGIE a couple pieces.
Double-bag and store in refrigerator till time to go.

Pee Sample is a bit more challenging.
Practice with a piece of plastic wrap - place on top of his litter and see if he'll still "go"
on top of the wrap ... if so, let him *pee* then shoo him away whilst you attempt
to finish "collecting" the sample. Have an open Baggie ready and proped up
in the sink.
Then gather the corners of the plastic wrap, and attempt to pour the sample
from the wrap into the Baggie. Third and fourth hands are handy here!

Again, store in the Fridge till time to go.

(Oh fur gosh sakes - a lil pee & pooh IN BAGGIES won't hurt your fridge!)

Have a *PHUNN* Trip!

[Felicia's Mom]

The best of luck at the vets.

[catmandu]

Thats A Good Thing Taht You Are Having Fister Checked Out Thoroughly At 11 As They Can Often Find Serious Things That Are Wrong And Nip Them In The Bud Before They Get Too Bad.
Thats What My Vet Calls Preventive Vet Care And Its Worked Wonders For My Senior Kittyzens.
Michael And Princess Are 16 But Still Have A Kitten In Thier Tank.
We Are So Glad That Big Fisters All Right.
Hes One Of The Favorites On Pet Talk At The Hotel.