Kittens


6-8 Weeks
• First Visit - Physical Examination
• Vaccination for Panleukopenia, Rhinotracheitis & Calicivirus (PRC)
• Feline Leukemia (FELV) Blood Test
• Intestinal Parasite Test (requires stool sample)
• Worming Medication (if needed)


9-11 Weeks
• Physical Examination
• Vaccination for PRC
• Second worming or Intestinal Parasite Re-Test if negative at 6-8 weeks
• Discuss Feline Heartworm Disease


12-14 Weeks
• Physical Examination
• Vaccination for PRC
• Vaccination for FELV


4 Months
• Physical Examination
• Vaccination for Rabies (1st Rabies vaccine is good for 1 year then each following vaccine is good for 3 years)


6 Months
• Physical Examination
• Pet Health Screen (Blood work)
• Ovariohysterectomy (OHE - Feline)


Research has shown that females who have had an OHE before their first heat cycle have a significantly lower incidence of mammary (breast) cancer later in life.
• Orchiectomy (Neuter - Male)
Neutering decreases the incidence of territorial aggression and urine marking.
• Microchip - Injectable Permanent Pet Identification

Adult Cats

Annually
• Physical Examination (yearly PE's are important for your pet's health)
• Vaccination for PRC
• Vaccination for FELV
• Intestinal Parasite Test (requires stool sample)
• Flea Control
• Heartworm Prevention Medication (optional)

Every 3 Years
• Vaccination for Rabies

A thorough physical examination is the most important part of your pet's annual check-up. Your cat is unable to inform you of subtle changes in his/her health. Your pet cannot tell you if there is an abnormal flutter in his/her heart rhythm, or if there is a small growth on the leg that was not there last week. A thorough physical examination by your veterinarian may detect abnormalities before they turn into major health problems! Also, the physical exam is an excellent opportunity for your veterinarian and staff to discuss new advances in health care and nutrition for your pet.