Busting Cat Myths On average, cats visit the veterinarian less
than half as often as dogs. Many cat owners hold the belief that
cats don’t require the same routine care as dogs or don’t get
sick as often—and this cat myth is just not true! The natural
behavior of cats is to hide disease and this is why one or two
routine yearly visits to the veterinarian are critical to
maintain your cat’s health. While cats are healthier and tend to
live longer when they live indoors, it is a common cat myth that
indoor cats do not get sick. While outdoor cats are more
susceptible to predators and trauma, both indoor and outdoor
cats can be affected by infectious diseases. Insects carrying
disease can come inside through open windows and doors; soil and
other debris carrying disease may be tracked inside on an
owner’s shoes or from other pets that go outdoors. Additionally,
indoor cats can develop metabolic diseases —meaning internally
developed disease that has nothing to do with exposure to the