Vet 101: DIY Cat Check-Up Video
Vet 101: DIY Cat Check-Up Video
Since cats are masters of hiding illness, it’s up to pet parents to know what to look for. Early prevention not only may save a life but will save money.
Our mobile vet Dr. Rich Goldstein and I put together this 5 minute video for an easy 5 minute check-up. If it’s your first time or have a skittish kitty, break it up into smaller chunks. Never force a cat to do something they don’t like and reward them with a treat afterward. This exam is designed to be done about once a month but take every opportunity while playing,petting, feeding or grooming your cat to spot something amiss. Early prevention is worth a pound ($$$) of cure.
18 Comments
Skeeter and Izzy
Dr G is one of those vets that has the “magic touch” and probably seldom has problems with his patients. We luv him!
Thanks Layla for reposting such a great video and reminder! Luvs Skeeter and Izzy and the Feral Gang >^..^<
Layla Morgan Wilde
We’re lucky to have him and our readers are lucky too 🙂
Brian
I love that one!!! I am gonna bookmark it this time.
Chris Davis
Layla, this is terrific! You and Gris Gris have a great vet!
meowmeowmans
Dr. Goldstein is great! Thanks for sharing this valuable and important video, Layla!
Alana
Great video, Layla! Really awesome info to have and nice to hear it from a vet! – Alana.
Marg
Great information. I think I could do some of that with some of my wild kids. But it is a great idea. Thanks.
da tabbies o trout towne
THANX doods for this vide oh…veree help full…we appreciates the post N sharin de info !!
Sue Brandes
That was so informative. Thank you so much. I try to check my kitties but; not as well as that video showed. Gives good pointers to do much better.
Layla Morgan Wilde (Cat Wisdom 101)
Sue, thanks, we can always learn new “tricks”.
Kathryn
Fantastic exam! I will try this with our two boyz, and another set of hands. We need to get a scale, because our boyz are about 17 pounds each. Or 15 and 17. Just too many cars to let them outside. And the backyard isn’t enclosed. The kitties in the neighborhood that are outside cats are much thinner — and younger.
Caren Gittleman
I think you posted this last year right? I still love it!
Layla Morgan Wilde (Cat Wisdom 101)
Yes, I did but we have so many new fans who haven’t seen it who it would benefit.
nadbugs
This is so great. Everything about it — so much info packed into such a short time, it really bears re-viewing. And then there’s the hands, the touch — and the feeling. So so excellent. Knowing, educated, sensitive — I want to BE Dr. Gee.
Layla Morgan Wilde (Cat Wisdom 101)
We’re lucky to have him as our vet.
Sparkle
I love this video! Very informative. Gris Gris was very patient!
Layla Morgan Wilde (Cat Wisdom 101)
I was surprised he could handle a cat like Gris Gris so well since he hates being being picked up or handled.