Kitten Wellness
Congratulations on your new kitten!
We look forward to welcoming your new kitten and are eager to assist you with their care. Our veterinarians have many years of experience guiding new kitten owners through the kitten stage. We enjoy all the fun a new kitten brings!
Please bring your new kitten for a check-up as soon as possible to allow your kitten to become acquainted with us. The comprehensive kitten exam will allow us to detect any potential health issues. Our veterinarians will make sure they receive a good healthy start in life through comprehensive kitten exams, vaccinations, parasite protection, nutrition and exercise advice.
Your kitten’s first wellness exam includes a thorough “nose to tail” physical exam and allows us to establish an individualized wellness plan for your kitten going forward. Your kitten’s first wellness exam includes the following beneficial components:
- Thorough physical exam
- Dental exam
- Intestinal parasite screening and intestinal parasite worming if needed
- Testing for Feline Leukemia Virus (FELV) and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)
- A discussion of an appropriate vaccination schedule for your kitten, based on factors including breed, anticipated lifestyle, exposure risks and previous necessary vaccines.
- A discussion on the prevention of heartworm, fleas and ticks
- Behavior and litter box training recommendations
- Nutritional counseling
- Pet insurance recommendations
For your first kitten visit, we request that you bring the following:
- Your kitten in a cat carrier
- All paperwork pertaining to the previous care of your kitten including all previous immunizations, deworming, medications and any veterinary records you may have. You may email these records to us as well.
- Any questions you may have regarding your kitten’s health or behavior
- A fresh stool sample (less than 12 hours old)
Your kitten’s first wellness exam will set the foundation for your kitten’s long term health. It also allows us to monitor any medical or behavioral conditions for your kitten.
