Wandering cats and dirty doggy ears: Pete the Vet answers your pet questions

Pete Wedderburn advises on some common pet-ownership quandaries

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Q: My cat hasn’t been to the vet in years and seems perfectly healthy. A friend thinks it’s neglectful of me and says he needs regular vaccinations to stay well but I can’t see any good reason to take him for a check-up. Am I right?

A: No, you are mistaken.