We do the heartworm tests once a year as a precaution. We used to do them every other year, but with the mosquito population so bad out here the veterinarians in the area have all changed to a yearly test, even for dogs on the preventative.

As far as the kitties shots go - I will ask them about the FVRCP being every 3 years when I go in. The kitties are indoor only so if we can do them every 3 years I will definately opt for that choice.

For the feline leukemia shots - even though our kitties are indoors, two of them have lived outdoors at points in their lives. Charlie still wants to go outside and we have to keep him from escaping. Jingle could care less about going outside and Scooter, well - he is scared of the doors. It is a preventive measure because in my part of the county the rate of kitties with feline leukemia is pretty high; and the vet recommended we not take the chance of them escaping for a day or two and returning with feline leukemia as a gift.

There is a new vet working at my clinic (i say new, she's been there over a year) and I will also ask her if the feline leukemia shots are needed. Scooter is 12 1/2 (13 in September) so maybe they won't need those.

Thanks for the advice!