Cat and Kitten Care
Comprehensive Care for Your Feline Friend
Feline Whole Health Evaluation Whole Health EvaluationFeline health is often overlooked and taken for granted, but a few changes in nutrition or environment can make life more enjoyable for all parties.
We believe in a whole-body, whole-family philosophy that balances the optimum care of your pet with your specific lifestyle.
Each wellness visit includes an assessment and guidance on age-specific behavior & training, environment and risk-based parasite prevention, nutrition counseling, the benefits of supplements, and healthy weight counseling.
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Rabies
Feline Distemper (RCP) This one vaccination protects against three common and severe diseases:
Vaccines for Outdoor or Social Cats OnlyFeline Leukemia Vaccine (FeLV)
Feline Leukemia is an important cause of illness and death among cats, especially in outdoor cats. This deadly virus spreads via mutual grooming, sharing food sources, or catfighting. It causes cancer (lymphoma and leukemia) and suppresses the immune system. It is one of the core vaccines for all cats less than one-year-old and at-risk cats that spend time outdoors, being boarded, or with groomers. |
Intestinal Deworming
Intestinal deworming provides control of roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms which persist in the soil year-round or in prey species such as mice, rabbits, and birds. These parasites are transmissible to humans and small children are at the greatest risk of transmitting these parasites. Intestinal deworming is administered at home every 1-3 months to control parasites depending on hunting habits and environmental risk. Special Care for Senior CatsAnnual Blood Work
Annual blood work is recommended for senior cats to assess major organ function and address deficiencies before they cause deleterious effects to the cat These tests screen for:
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A new addition to the family is always a cause for celebration. After all, what could be better than coming home to a little bundle of love waiting to greet you? For many people, the answer is a new kitten. Kittens are a great way to bring some life into your home and can provide hours of entertainment. They are also relatively easy to take care of, which is good news for busy people or those who are new to pet ownership. Here are some tips to make bringing a new kitten home as easy as possible.
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8-Week Old KittensMost kittens come home with big personalities and big needs!
Please come see us a few days after adoption so we can help set you up for success. |
Topics we will cover are:
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Most kittens come vaccinated & dewormed, so we’ll adjust our plan as needed, but if we’re starting from scratch, most puppies receive:
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12-Weeks Old KittensThis is when your kittens become comfortable and start to become little tiny rascals.
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Topics of discussion include:
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We’ll continue our medical management with the most common protocol being:
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16-Week Old KittensYour kitten’s graduating! This is the final kitten visit for most pets.
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We will cover:
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