Value of repeated health screening in 259 apparently healthy mature adult and senior cats followed for 2 years.
Femke MortierSylvie DaminetSofie J J MarynissenPascale SmetsDominique PaepePublished in: Journal of veterinary internal medicine (2024)
The high prevalence and 2-year incidence of physical examination abnormalities and systemic diseases in apparently healthy older cats argue for regular health screening in cats ≥7 years of age. Although more common in senior cats, occult disease also occurs in mature adult cats, and owners should be informed accordingly.