Cat health calendar — vaccinations, worming and weight
Cats are good at hiding when something is wrong, and few cat households have a system for when the last vaccination or worming dose was given. A health calendar fixes exactly that — and asks no more of you than typing in a few dates while you are at the vet anyway.
What applies to every cat, whatever its lifestyle
Vaccination, worming, flea treatment where needed, and an annual health check apply to virtually every cat, indoors or out. Kittens additionally have a primary vaccination course over the first months of life, which is easier to lose track of than a single annual booster.
Weight is often the earliest warning
Cats are prone to slow weight gain that is hard to see by eye but which raises the risk of diabetes and joint problems over time. Sudden weight loss in an older cat can equally be an early sign of kidney or thyroid trouble. Recording the weight a couple of times a year makes changes visible long before they become something you can see.
Indoors or outdoors does not change the basics
It is a common assumption that an indoor cat does not need what an outdoor cat needs. The risk of accidents and infection is lower, but the need for vaccination, worming and a health check does not disappear. The difference is in the level of risk, not in whether it is relevant.
Dental health is easily overlooked
Cats often develop tartar and gum disease with no obvious signs until it is well advanced. An annual dental check at the vet, recorded alongside the rest of the health history, makes it far easier to catch early rather than discovering it once the cat is already eating poorly.
How Trofast does it for cats
Trofast was built for cats from the same starting point as dogs, not as an afterthought. You create the cat's profile for free, add the dates you know, and Trofast keeps track of the rest: when the next vaccination or worming dose becomes relevant, in plain language, with intervals you can always adjust yourself.
Further reading
Frequently asked questions
- Does an indoor cat need a health calendar?
- Yes. An indoor cat may have fewer accidents, but it still needs vaccinations, worming and an annual health check — and those dates are just as easy to lose track of as they are for a cat that goes outside.
- When should cats be vaccinated?
- Kittens usually follow a primary course given in several stages over the first months, followed by boosters at intervals. The exact programme varies by vaccine and by your vet's judgement, so ask about the interval for your cat.
- Do indoor cats need worming?
- Many vets recommend regular worming even for cats that never go outside, partly because eggs can travel in on shoes or on other pets in the household. Ask your vet what makes sense for your home.
- Is the Trofast health calendar for cats free?
- Yes, exactly as it is for dogs. No insurance and no card details are required.