How do cat wellness exams influence subsequent treatments?

We are looking for a baseline, so we are looking for things to compare to later. Especially as a cat gets older, there are certain things we want to know where they were when they were younger, where they were as things were going along, so we can look for things like diabetes, kidney disease, hyperthyroid disease as they get older. Wellness visits get us ready for future visits. It’s also not always easy to tell when your cat has gained or lost some weight unless it's a significant amount, and so when we catch some of those trends, we can catch some diseases early and make some changes.

Wellness exams help establish a baseline for your cat's health and can reveal any new changes or issues that may require follow-up treatments. If your cat is found to be healthy, this information sets a foundation for future exams. However, if the exam reveals a new condition, such as a heart murmur or growth, early detection and treatment can help prevent more serious health problems from developing. Wellness exams are essential for maintaining your cat's overall well-being and identifying potential issues before they become severe.

The physical exam can reveal issues, especially obesity, that predispose cats to diseases like diabetes. So that physical exam alone can determine whether there's future things that need to be done.