Jen, I am so sorry to hear about Willow. I also agree with the yearly vet visits. I just convinced my MIL to take her new little kitten to the vet for his first check up. They had cats before but only took them to the vet when they thought something was wrong. I think she understands the importance of the vet visits now and I think little Buddy will visit the vet yearly. Hayley don't have to go to the vet again until March for her yearly check up and little Mandy has to be spayed next month.