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Kitten Plans
YOUR NEW KITTEN'S NEEDS
Kitten plans are designed to get your new kitten properly examined, immunized, de-wormed and to devise a plan of action to maintain control of internal and external parasites. Please note that we vaccinate using only non-adjuvated, Pure Vax products (B-I, formerly Merial) for cats. Kitten plans also include topical discussions such as socialization, play, litter box and scratching post matters in addition to indoor and outdoor safety concerns. The cost of the plans varies with the age of your kitten at the start of the plan. A three, two, or one visit plan will be recommended based on the age of your kitten and the lifestyle that you have planned for your kitten. All plans include deworming, thorough exams, ongoing consultations, necessary vaccines, and parasite testing to get your kitten off to a great start!
VACCINES FOR KITTENS
Kittens are born with immunity to some viruses from the antibodies they acquire from their mothers. These maternal antibodies help protect them from the viruses but only last for the first few months (or less) of life. After that, the kitten has no protection against these viruses. Vaccines need to be administered so the kitten can create their own immunity, preferably before the immunity from the mother runs out. To accomplish this goal, the upper-respiratory/distemper vaccine is administered no less than 2 weeks and no more than 4 weeks (typical interval) apart until at least 15-16 weeks of age. We usually give the rabies vaccination at around 16 weeks. If you elect for your kitten to receive the feline leukemia vaccinations, we work those into the schedule. Two feline leukemia shots are required to start healthy immunity protection. Future leukemia vaccinations for your cat are then lifestyle-dependent. The most important ones are the ones given in early kittenhood, as kittens under a year of age are particularly susceptible to contracting the feline leukemia virus should they be exposed.
TREATING PARASITES IN KITTENS
Another common issue for young cats is parasites. External parasites, like fleas, can be devastating to these youngsters as they try to make an increasing amount of blood for their growing bodies. Internal parasites, like hookworms, can do the same thing. There are also other parasites that can create serious problems for the kitten and, if left unchecked, can create health issues for humans as well. Proper diagnosis and treatment can provide good control and support good health.
SOCIALIZING KITTENS
Kittens can get into all kinds of mischief. They need to be properly socialized and instructed so they are less likely to develop bad habits or behave in troublesome ways when they are older.
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