Ruckersville Animal Hospital
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Kitten Preventative Medicine
Congratulations on your new kitten, we cannot wait to watch your newest feline family member grow!​
Below is our veterinary recommendations for your new kitten from their initial doctor visit to their first yearly exam.
*Please note that some vaccines may not be applicable to all feline patients depending on breed, size, lifestyle and medical history of vaccine sensitivities.*
  • ​7-9 weeks of age:
    • Initial FVRCP vaccine - based on previous medical records
    • Oral deworming for intestinal parasites
    • Fecal ovum/intestinal parasite test
    • Feline Leukemia and FIV blood test
    • Monthly topical heartworm/flea/tick preventative dose
    • Discuss diet, indoor/outdoor status, litterbox training, at home care (brushing teeth, trimming nails), microchip (future international travel), etc. 
    • Trupanion Certificate: 30-days of free pet insurance
  • 10-12 weeks of age:
    • Second FVRCP vaccine
    • Initial Feline Leukemia vaccine
    • +/- dose of oral deworming dose
    • Monthly topical heartworm/flea/tick preventative dose
  • 14-16 weeks of age:
    • Final FVRCP vaccine
    • Final Feline Leukemia vaccine
    • Rabies vaccine
    • 6-month supply of topical heartworm/flea/tick preventative
  • First "annual" exam (12 months after final kitten visit)
    • FVRCP 1 year vaccine
    • Feline Leukemia 1 year vaccine
    • Rabies 1 year vs 3 year
    • Fecal ovum/intestinal parasite test
    • +/- oral/injectable intestinal deworming based on lifestyle
    • 6-12 month supply of topical heartworm/flea/tick preventative
  • Second yearly exam
    • FVRCP 3 year vaccine
    • Feline Leukemia 1 year vaccine
    • Rabies 1 year if received PureVax last year
    • Fecal ovum/intestinal parasite test
    • +/- oral/injectable intestinal deworming based on lifestyle
    • 6-12 month supply of topical heartworm/flea/tick preventative
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Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday:  7:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday:  8:00am - 12:00pm
​Sunday:  Closed

Contact Us

8301 Seminole Trail
Ruckersville, VA. 22968
434-985-7924
​434-985-7731 (fax)
​rvilleah1@gmail.com

After-hours EMERGENCY

Doctor on call
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  • Home
  • About
    • Meet our Veterinarians
    • Meet our Team
    • The Mosby Foundation
    • Reilly Price Fund
  • Client Information
    • Client Information Sheet
    • Appointment Policy
    • Prescription Policy
    • Payment Policy & Options
    • Pet Insurance
    • Zoetis Petcare Rewards
    • Drug & Food Recall Center
  • Our Services
    • Pediatric Care >
      • Puppy
      • Kitten
    • Wellness Care >
      • Canine
      • Feline
      • Preventatives
    • Digital Imaging
    • In-house Laboratory
    • Laser Therapy >
      • Photodynamic Therapy/IV Laser
    • Dental Services >
      • Dental Health Month
    • Surgical Services >
      • Spay & Neuter Procedures
      • Soft Tissue & Mass Removals
      • Orthopedic Surgical Procedures
    • End of Life Care >
      • Cremation Services
  • Vets First Choice
  • PetPage App
  • Pawsitively Pets Blog
  • Gallery
    • Client of the Month
    • In Memoriam
    • Staff Pets >
      • Dr. Bruce's Pets
      • Drs. Chip & Caroline's Pets
      • Dr. Lina's Pets
      • Amanda's Pets
      • April's Pets
      • Courtney's Pets
      • Danny's Pets
      • Darla's Pets
      • Deia's Pets
      • Gabby's Pets
      • Jessie's Pets
      • Judi's Pets
      • Laura's Pets
      • Leah's Pets
      • Ronnie's Pets
      • Willa's Pets