Now that all my cats are seniors, I am starting to get the hard sell for tests. They aren't too persistent about it so I am resisting. I'm sure the point is to make you feel like an irresponsible "owner" if you don't have the tests. I just had my cats' regular shots and check up done and it cost me a fair bit even with my multiple animal discount. My youngest apparently needs dental work so that will be $300 which costs more than my dental work - but just barely. The costs are going up all the time, I would love to know where the cost is $35 for a vist - that was our cost about 10 years ago. The vets and staff are very nice at the place we take our cats, however.