The CAT PET is twice-yearly comprehensive exam, he or she will receive a nose-to-tail checkup –The comprehensive exam includes an examination of all of your pet’s major body systems to help ensure that they are functioning as they should.

The Test Includes the Check up of following :

Weigh-In. Each visit, your pet will be weighed to determine whether he or she is at a normal weight and will require nutritional counseling or exercise recommendations based on their weight.

Skin and Eyes.

Your Banfield veterinarian will check your cat or dog’s skin and coat, important as they are often great indicators of a pet’s overall health.

When examining the eyes, your veterinarian will check for irregular or abnormal responses to light, discharge, or redness in your cat and dog, as well as examine the structures in the back of the eye.

In aging pets, they will often look especially for signs of cataracts, which may cloud the vision of your pet’s eye lens, and could, if left untreated, lead to blindness.

Sound Check. Your veterinarian will also examine the ear flap, deep ear canals, and ear drums for any abnormal smells, redness, the presence of infection, parasites such as ear mites, growths or tumors.

Nose and Mouth.

Your pet’s nose will also be examined by your veterinarian for any abnormal appearance or discharge,
before examining the inside of your pet’s mouth to look at dental health and check for abnormal masses, smells, or swelling.
This helps to detect any signs of periodontal disease, since dental health is an important contributor to a healthy pet

Full-Body Review.

Your veterinarian will manipulate and feel your pet’s legs, joints, abdomen and anal sacs to check for any unusual reactions, such as the appearance of pain or abnormal lumps.

Heart and Lungs.

Using a stethoscope, your veterinarian will listen to your pet’s heart and lungs to check for heart murmurs and abnormal lung sounds.

If your dog or cat is due for any routine vaccinations or laboratory work, your veterinarian will take care of these needs during your pet’s visit.

For example, your veterinarian will test your dog yearly for heartworms. Older pets may also have blood tests to check their kidneys, liver, and other internal organ