Quote Originally Posted by Randi

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!