-----Kitten Care
River Road Veterinary Clinic
Box 309
Norwich, Vermont 05055
Phone: 802-649-3877 Fax: 802-649-1345
email: RRVC@Valley.net.com
www.rrvetclinic.com
Dr. Christine Pinello - Dr. JoAnne Giel - Dr. Kathy Ling Newcomb
KITTEN CARE
Congratulation on your new kitten! We hope to help you enjoy your new pet. To keep your kitten healthy, we recommend the following routine preventive health measures:
Felv test: Feline leukemia is a fatal disease in cats caused by a retrovirus. Feline leukemia is transmitted primarily by salvia but also can be found in the urine, fecal material, blood and milk. Cats usually contract this disease from an infected cat by licking or fighting. No cure exists for cats infected with the feline leukemia virus; infected cats can only be treated symptomatically. In order to prevent this disease a testing and vaccination program is recommended.
Felv vaccination: (Feline leukemia) After a negative leukemia test result the first vaccination should be given at 9 weeks of age. A booster is due in 3-4 weeks after the first vaccination is given. Feline leukemia vaccination is an annual vaccination.
Fvrcp vaccination: (feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus and panleukopenia) Kittens should be vaccinated for distemper at 8,12 and 16 weeks. Even if your kitten has received vaccinations from a breeder or pet shop before it was 8 weeks of age; a booster is needed every 3-4 weeks until it is 16 weeks of age. Annual revaccination with a single dose is recommended.
Rabies vaccination: Kitten should be vaccinated for rabies at 3 months of age. This first vaccination is effective for 1 year. If this kitten receives any wound of unknown origin 30 days post vaccination, the kitten should be boostered for increased protection.
Fip vaccination: (feline infectious peritonitis) This progressive and fatal disease is seen most often in young adult cats. This disease can affect many organs including intestines, lung, liver, and kidney. Kittens should receive two intranasal doses of the vaccine, given three to four weeks apart. Annual revaccination with a single dose is recommended.
Fecal test: Please bring a stool sample to your next visit to help us identify the presence of roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, and other intestinal parasites before they become a problem for your kitten.
Spay or neuter: At 6 months of age female cats should be spayed. At 8-10 months of age male cats should be neutered. This is recommended to prevent both overpopulation and some health problems.
HomeAgain: A microchip identification system is
now available to help in the recovery of your pet should he/she become
lost or stolen anywhere in the United States.