Introduction: Doctor Cat (Chen-Yi, Lin) is the Dean of Chung-shan Animal Hospital in Taipei.  He is also the executive councilor of Taipei Veterinarian Association, the member of AAFP, and the councilor of Little Animal Medical Department Association.


Q: Why do you want to be a vet?  How long have you been a vet?
　　A: I have always loved cats since I was a kid, so I tried hard to become a vet.  I have done my job for almost 20 years.

Q: What do you think about being a vet for so many years?
　　A: This is a career which takes plenty of time and effort.  You will feel the stress all the time, no matter physically and mentally.

Q: Among all the treatments, is there anything impressive for you?
A: Well, facing the newborn and the dying is like seeing the circle of life.  Seeing how many people value cats’ lives with money especially makes me feel sad.

Q: Do you feel nervous when you do the ligation and operation for your own cats?
　　A: For my own cats, just because of my special concern, I do all the big operations by myself.

Q: What are the common diseases of cats?
　　A: Well, the upper respiratory tract infection, mold infection, chronic renal failure, fatty liver, and urinary tract disease are the most common diseases for cats.

Q:  Is there fatal disease for cats?
　　A:  AIDS and leukemia are among the worst, and they are getting more and more for cats.

Q:  What do you think about the genetic defects of the folds cats?
　　A:  Please try to avoid inbreeding and mating between the folds cats.

Q:  As an experienced vet, you have treated all kinds of cats and dogs.  What do you think is the biggest difference between these two animals?
　　A:  You have to be tender when treating cats.  They dislike people being rude.

Q:  What do you think about cats?
　　A:  They have perfect contour.  They are mysterious and elegant