All of my guys have always had yearly exams, and usually at least a few visits a year for minor things like ear infections, a pulled muscles, a cut etc. After age 9 or 10, I have the draw a general blood chemistry to check for sugar, liver enzymes and especially with the kittys, kidney function, i.e. bun. Just curious though Jackie...I'm sure a rabies vac. is required in Calif. Some people don't vaccinate for distemper or bortadella. But doesn't your vet automatically do an exam when they get their shots? Or do you just get the 3 year rabies vac.? I remember a while back you were asking about heartworm prevention. Are they on Heartguard on Interceptor? Depending upon which, you have to have a yearly heartworm test done before resuming it in the spring. Hugs and kisses to Miss Daisy and Perry!!