Kitten Visits

Kittens should be scheduled for a complete comprehensive exam between the ages of 7-8 weeks.  At this exam we would recommend checking a stool sample for parasites and doing a Feline Leukemia/ Feline FIV blood test. 

Kittens start out with getting a FVRCP vaccine.  This covers the upper respiratory diseases and is given in a three shot series.  Vaccines are given 3-4 weeks apart with the last vaccine being at or around 16 weeks of age.  If the animal is older than 12 weeks when starting, then only a two shot series will be given.

Rabies will be given at 12 weeks of age and is the only vaccine required by law.  The first rabies vaccine is good for one year, and then the next rabies vaccine given will be good for three years. 

Leukemia vaccines are given to cats that have tested negative for leukemia and that either go outside themselves or live with other cats that go outside.   We do advise that all kittens get this their first year, just in case they would escape someday.  The Leukemia vaccine is given in a two shot series, 3-4 weeks apart.

We also carry the VS Calici vaccine which is mainly used when cats are going to he housed in close quarters near other cats such as boarding facilities. 

We do not carry the FIV or FIP vaccines, because there is not enough data showing how effective they are and any vaccine side effects.    

During your first visit to our office, our caring doctors will go over which vaccine protocol would be best for your pet based on their lifestyle.  We also send you home with your first dose of heartworm and flea/tick control free of charge.  Our doctors recommend Spaying/Neutering at 5 ½ to 6 months old.

Please call our office to set an appointment for your new family member.