The Indoor Cat Health Checklist: How to Keep Them Thriving

Indoor cats may live safer lives than their outdoor counterparts—but that doesn’t mean they’re immune to health issues. From boredom to dental disease, there are still plenty of challenges to keeping your house cat happy and well.

At Paws & Co Veterinary Centre, we believe prevention is the best medicine. That’s why our Companion and Family Plans include unlimited checkups, dental care discounts, and easy subscription access to flea and worming treatments—perfect for the modern indoor cat.

✔️ Your Indoor Cat Health Checklist

1. 🦷 Dental Health

Dental disease is one of the most common issues we see in indoor cats—often unnoticed until it's advanced. Watch for bad breath, drooling, or eating on one side of the mouth.

✅ Tip: Book an annual dental check (free with our plans) and consider a professional clean if needed.

2. 🦟 Flea & Worm Prevention

Yes, indoor cats can still get fleas and worms—often brought in on clothing, shoes, or other pets. Untreated parasites can cause weight loss, skin irritation, or even anaemia.

✅ Tip: Stay on a regular treatment plan. We offer convenient monthly flea and worming subscriptions tailored to your cat’s needs.

3. ⚖️ Weight & Nutrition

Indoor cats burn fewer calories than outdoor adventurers. Without careful feeding and exercise, they can easily become overweight—raising the risk of diabetes, arthritis, and liver disease.

✅ Tip: Use a measured feeding routine and get regular weight checks with our vet nurse team.

4. 🧠 Enrichment & Mental Health

Indoor cats can get bored or anxious without stimulation. Behavioural issues like overgrooming or aggression often stem from under-stimulation.

✅ Tip: Rotate toys, install a window perch, or try puzzle feeders to keep their minds engaged.

5. 🚽 Litter Tray Hygiene

Changes in toileting habits can indicate stress, urinary infections, or kidney disease.

✅ Tip: Keep litter trays clean and observe for signs like straining, blood in urine, or changes in frequency.

6. 🩺 Routine Vet Visits

Even if they seem fine, your cat still needs annual vaccinations, checkups, and health screenings.

✅ Tip: With our Companion and Family Plans, unlimited vet visits are included—so you can pop in anytime you're unsure.

🐱 Healthy Inside, Happy Always

Indoor cats depend on us for their health and happiness. With regular care and the right support, they can live long, enriched lives—right from the comfort of your home.

👉 Explore our Companion Plan and get everything your cat needs—from flea cover to dental support—in one affordable membership.