My kitten is coming in for an appointment, what can I expect?    

Kittens come in several times over the first 6 months for a series of vaccines and exams.  Depending on your kitten’s age, the appointments can vary slightly.

At 8 weeks:

-          A complete exam (from nose to tail) to be sure everything looks, feels, and sounds the way it’s supposed to

-          Weight check

-          Fecal analysis to check for intestinal parasites

-          Routine de-worming

-          Frontline to treat and prevent fleas and ticks

-          Start Distemper  Vaccine (FVRP) series (1^st of 3)

-          Discuss any general questions or concerns

-          Test for Feline Leukemia (FeLv) and FIV if not already completed

At 12 weeks:

-          Complete exam: It is important to have a full exam every four weeks as our kittens grow because the body is growing and developing so rapidly a concern may arise in a short period of time.

-          Weight check

-          Distemper (FVRP) Vaccine (2^nd of 3)

-          Discuss home dental care

-          Continue Frontline if the kitten is going to be an outdoor cat or if fleas present

-          Start Feline Leukemia (FeLv) vaccine series (1^st of 2)- outdoor cats only

At 14 weeks: (outdoor cats only)

-          Visit with a technician only

-          Discuss any questions or concerns

-          Weight check

-          Feline Leukemia (FeLv) vaccine (2^nd of 2)

At 16 weeks:

-          Complete exam

-          Weight check

-          Discuss Bartonella testing at time of spay/neuter

-          Discuss spay/neuter (schedule  in 4-8 weeks)

-          Final Distemper (FVRP) vaccine (3^rd of 3)

-          Rabies Vaccine

-          Discuss Microchipping