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Cat Standars of Care

Cat Standards of Care

General

  • Annual Exam
    • Twice Annual for senior cats over age 7 yrs
  • Spay / Neuter
  • Annual counseling for planned breeding
  • Annual diet review, obesity counseling as needed
  • Microchipping & Behavior training as needed

Vaccinations

A combination of the following vaccines, based on risk factors established during the exam and AAHA Vaccine Guidelines:

  • Rabies – as required by law:
    • Initial / annual, then every 3 years
  • FVRCP (Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis / Caliciviruses / Panleukopenia)
    • Full kitten series (every 3 weeks starting at 6 weeks of age until 16 weeks of age)
    • A one-year vaccination at the first annual exam
    • An annual or 3-year vaccine thereafter, depending on risk
  • FeLV (Feline Leukemia Virus)
    • Full kitten series (2 vaccines 3 weeks apart between the ages of 8 and 16 weeks)
    • Annual vaccination until 2 yrs of age
    • Annual testing and revaccination for life of high risk cats
  • FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus)
    • Initial series for at risk cats after client counseling
    • In conjunction with microchipping
    • Annual revaccination for life of high risk cats
  • Feline Bordatella
    • Every 6 months for at risk cats

Parasites

  • Annual Fecal Exam
  • Annual deworming
  • Heartworm screening every 2 yrs
  • Year round heartworm prevention
  • Year round flea prevention
  • Tick Prevention for at risk cats

Bloodwork

  • Annual bloodwork screening
    • basic for kittens and adults
  • Semi annual senior panels for cats over 7 years
  • Bartonella screening for at risk cats
  • Annual FIV/FeLV testing for at risk cats

Dental

  • Brush teeth
  • Dental health treats

 

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