Preventative Care for Kittens

What to bring to your kitten’s first exam:

• Your kitten in a pet carrier
• Any previous medical history (vaccines, deworming, etc.)
• Fecal sample less than 24 hours old

Exams will involve:

• Complete physical exam
• Educational kitten kit and educational videos along with tips on kitten care and behavioral concerns (1st exam)
• Recommendations on flea and tick control, along with heartworm and intestinal parasite prevention
• Fecal examination for intestinal parasites and appropriate deworming
• Necessary vaccine boosters
• Testing for FeLV/FIV is highly recommended (FeLV, feline leukemia virus; FIV, feline immunodeficiency virus).
• We recommend all kittens and new cats be tested for bartonella. Bartonella is the organism responsible for cat scratch disease in people.

Vaccination Schedule:

• FVRCP vaccination (prevention of feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus and panleukopenia).
• Administered every 3 to 4 weeks until 12 weeks of age.
• Cats over 12 weeks of age with an unknown vaccination status will be given 2 vaccinations 3-4 weeks apart. After the second booster, this vaccination provides protection for one year.
• Rabies vaccine will be administered at 12 weeks of age or older and initially provides one year of protection.
• Additional vaccines such as Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) will be discussed with you and given based on your kitten’s lifestyle and risk.