Cats should be taken for a check up at the very least once a year, but every six months if possible. A "well cat" visit is probably the most important thing for a cat's health. During this visit, your veterinarian will check the cat's body, looking for signs of diseases or anything unusual. Your vet will check your cat's ears for parasites, mouth for tartar and gum disease, heart and lungs, and skin for lesions or bumps. Your veterinarian will also weigh your cat and assign a

Cats need to play no matter how young or old. Most cats love all different kinds of toys and each cat typically has it's own special preference on which toy is their favorite. The key is to provide your cat toys that offer a variety of uses. Having toys that your cat can carry, wrestle, roll with and one to "baby" are important in keeping your cat active and entertained. Try to rotate you cat's toys weekly to keep a fresh playtime. This will provide your cat with a stimulatin