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