How often do cats go to the vet?

Q: How often do cats go to the vet?

In a survey of 135 cat owners in Japan, 65% answered one to five times a year. Full distribution: Almost never: 24%, 1–2 times a year: 47%, 3–5 times a year: 19%, 6–10 times a year: 4%, 11–12 times a year: 4%, 13 times a year or more: 4%, Other: 0%.

Based on a survey of 135 cat owners in Japan (September 2026)

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Among 135 cat owners in Japan, the most common answer was “1–2 times a year” at 47%, and 65% answered one to five times a year.(Yosonokoto owner survey, September 2026, n=135)

Answers from 135 cat owners

Source: Owner survey

Almost never32 · 24%
1–2 times a year63 · 47%
3–5 times a year25 · 19%
6–10 times a year5 · 4%
11–12 times a year5 · 4%
13 times a year or more5 · 4%
Other0 · 0%

65% answered one to five times a year.
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These answers are from cat owners in Japan. Typical checkup and vaccination routines may differ from your country.

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