
Congratulations on your new furry friend!
What you need to know to keep them healthy and happy!
HEAL Veterinary Hospital is your partner in helping your kitten get started on the right paw! These early months of life are important in determining the health, behavior and well-being of the adult cat your kitten will become.
Approximate Age
8 weeks
- Wellness Exam
- 1st FVRCP vaccine, booster vaccine in 3-4 weeks
- Feline Leukemia and FIV testing, if not already done
- Routine deworming
- Please bring a fresh (within 24 hours) fecal sample to us in a labeled plastic bag. This is to screen for internal parasites.
- Send home internal and external parasite prevention"
12 weeks
- 2nd FVRCP vaccine, booster vaccine in 3-4 weeks
- 1st Feline Leukemia vaccine. Booster vaccine in 3-4 weeks (Depending on exposure risk)
- Send home internal and external parasite prevention
16 weeks
- Discuss spay or neuter procedure and preoperative bloodwork
- 3rd FVRCP vaccine, booster vaccine in 1 year
- 2nd Feline Leukemia vaccine, booster vaccine in 1 year (Depending on exposure risk)
- Rabies vaccine, booster vaccine in 1 year
- Send home internal and external parasite prevention"
4-6 months
- Spay or neuter procedure
- No food after midnight the night before your pet’s procedure, normal amount of water is okay
- Your pet will be able to go home same day after 3:00 pm