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 – Revolution PLUS to treat and prevent fleas and ticks
- Start Distemper Vaccine (FVRP) series (1st 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 (2nd of 3)
- Discuss home dental care
- Continue Revolution even if the kitten will be indoors only
- Start Feline Leukemia (FeLv) vaccine series (1st 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 (2nd 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 (3rd of 3)
- Rabies Vaccine
- Discuss Microchipping