Congratulations on your new kitten! Thank you for choosing us to help care for your new addition to your family.
Our kitten wellness exam is designed to help get your kitten started on the path to a long and healthy life. Kitten exams are comprehensive, and include a full hour appointment with the doctor and a welcome kit. The first few months are a critical period in your kitten’s development, and we can give you the support and tools necessary to help him or her grow into a well-mannered, healthy cat, including information and advice on nutrition, litterbox training, and behaviour.
Schedule your kitten for his or her first exam as soon as possible. Until your kitten has received a series of core vaccines, he or she is susceptible to many serious (but preventable) diseases. We will vaccinate your new kitten against rabies and panleukopenia (distemper). Depending on your cat’s risk, we may also advise vaccinating him or her against other diseases, such as feline leukemia virus (FeLV) and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV). In addition, your kitten will need to be tested and treated for parasites, which are common in young cats.
Most kittens have roundworms, which are intestinal parasites that can cause coughing, weight loss, and a pot-bellied appearance in cats (although they may not cause any symptoms). It is important for kittens to be treated for roundworms, as they can cause serious illness in your pet, and have zoonotic potential, or the ability to be transmitted from an animal to a human. By ensuring that your kitten is treated, you can keep your entire family safe.
We look forward to meeting your new kitten! Schedule your appointment today.
