This page is dedicated to new cat owners to help care for their new kittens/cats.
Kitten Vaccines
In vaccinating your kitten, you are preparing the immune system to produce and neutralize infectious organisms before they have a chance to induce disease. Ideally, this is achieved through standard vaccination scheduling at 8 weeks, 12 weeks, and 16 weeks of age.
Variations to a schedule become necessary sometimes. For example, a kitten is vaccinated at 8 weeks of age, then does not visit the veterinarian again until 16 weeks of age. A minimum of two injections approximately 3-4 weeks apart, with the last injection occurring after 12 weeks of age, is necessary.
In vaccinating your kitten, you are preparing the immune system to produce and neutralize infectious organisms before they have a chance to induce disease. Ideally, this is achieved through standard vaccination scheduling at 8 weeks, 12 weeks, and 16 weeks of age.
Variations to a schedule become necessary sometimes. For example, a kitten is vaccinated at 8 weeks of age, then does not visit the veterinarian again until 16 weeks of age. A minimum of two injections approximately 3-4 weeks apart, with the last injection occurring after 12 weeks of age, is necessary.
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7-9 Weeks of Age:
- Full physical examination & consultation
- Vaccinations; First FVRCP ►Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calici, Panleukopenia (distemper)
- Fecal analysis to test for parasites
- "Revolution" topical de-worming and flea control product. ►Every 2 weeks until 12 weeks of age.
12 Weeks of Age:
- Full physical examination & consultation
- blood test for Feline Leukemia and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
7-9 Weeks of Age:
- Full physical examination & consultation
- Vaccinations; First FVRCP ►Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calici, Panleukopenia (distemper)
- Fecal analysis to test for parasites
- "Revolution" topical de-worming and flea control product. ►Every 2 weeks until 12 weeks of age.
12 Weeks of Age:
- Full physical examination & consultation
- blood test for Feline Leukemia and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
- Vaccination; Second FVRCP (booster)
- Vaccination; Feline Leukemia vaccine, Feline Immunodeficiency Virus vaccine ►Typically given if the cat will be going outdoors
- "Revolution" topical de-worming and flea control ►Once every month until 6 months of age
16 Weeks of Age
16 Weeks of Age
- Full physical examination & consultation
- A blood test for Feline Leukemia and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus if not done already
- Vaccination; Third FVRCP (booster)
- Vaccination; Second Feline Leukemia and Feline Immunodeficiency virus (booster)
- Vaccination; Rabies
- Repeat fecal analysis for parasites
- "Revolution" topical de-worming and flea control ►Once every month until 6 months of age
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Toys
Choosing appropriate toys is important in keeping your kitten and/or cat happy and healthy. There are also some toys that are okay for your cat to enjoy by itself, and other toys that would be better for you and your furry friend to enjoy together. For cats, playing is an important way to get exercise and to stimulated their hunting instinct. It's also a great bonding experience and helps to get your cat more socialized. Boredom in cats can lead to negative habits or health problems, such as destructive behavior, aggression, and depression.Kittens under 6 months tend to enjoy crinkle balls, and things that make a similar noise. A great toy to play with together is a cat wand that has streamers, or something long and stringy for your kitten to chase. Little stuffed toys can also be something for your kitten to play with and cuddle.
Cats and kittens 6 months and older are known for their love of cat nip and cat nip toys, and are happy playing for hours with them. For example, stuffed animals or pillows. However, there are some cats who do not respond to catnip or catnip filled toys. There are many various balls that crinkle, jingle, light up, have smaller balls inside, or bells. These make great options for tossing and watching your cat play, or for your cat to play alone. There are also many types of wands, with feathers, laces, yarn, or small stuffed animals. These are great toys to play with your cat.
Many cats enjoy jumping into window sills and climbing posts so they can look around, where as others enjoy plastic tunnels to run or sleep in. Some cats like both. Scratching posts are excellent for letting your cat have somewhere to scratch, instead of having them use your couch. Be mindful about toys that have feathers, or anything that could easily fall off. These things can become a choking hazard if left un-watched.
Cats and kittens 6 months and older are known for their love of cat nip and cat nip toys, and are happy playing for hours with them. For example, stuffed animals or pillows. However, there are some cats who do not respond to catnip or catnip filled toys. There are many various balls that crinkle, jingle, light up, have smaller balls inside, or bells. These make great options for tossing and watching your cat play, or for your cat to play alone. There are also many types of wands, with feathers, laces, yarn, or small stuffed animals. These are great toys to play with your cat.
Many cats enjoy jumping into window sills and climbing posts so they can look around, where as others enjoy plastic tunnels to run or sleep in. Some cats like both. Scratching posts are excellent for letting your cat have somewhere to scratch, instead of having them use your couch. Be mindful about toys that have feathers, or anything that could easily fall off. These things can become a choking hazard if left un-watched.
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Toxins
These are things that are commonly found in homes, and are lethal to your cat. They should either be removed or put in places that your cat could never get to. If you think your cat has been poisoned by any of these, get it to the closest vet IMMEDIATELY.
Toxins
These are things that are commonly found in homes, and are lethal to your cat. They should either be removed or put in places that your cat could never get to. If you think your cat has been poisoned by any of these, get it to the closest vet IMMEDIATELY.
Food
- Alcohol
- Caffeine
- Chives
- Chocolate
- Garlic
- Grapes
- Onions
- Raisins
- Xylitol
(in gum, toothpaste, candy)
- Milk Products
- Mushrooms
- Seeds
- Fish Bones
- Animal Bones
- Yeast/ Yeast Dough
- Alcohol
- Caffeine
- Chives
- Chocolate
- Garlic
- Grapes
- Onions
- Raisins
- Xylitol
(in gum, toothpaste, candy)
- Milk Products
- Mushrooms
- Seeds
- Fish Bones
- Animal Bones
- Yeast/ Yeast Dough
Plants
- Aloe
- Amaryllis
- Azalea
- Cactus
- Caladium
- Chrysanthemums
- Creeping Charlies
- Lilies
- Dieffenbachia
- Ivy
- Marijuana
- Mistletoe
- Philodendron
- Poinsettia
- Tulips
- Aloe
- Amaryllis
- Azalea
- Cactus
- Caladium
- Chrysanthemums
- Creeping Charlies
- Lilies
- Dieffenbachia
- Ivy
- Marijuana
- Mistletoe
- Philodendron
- Poinsettia
- Tulips
Other
- Antifreeze
- Bleach
- Detergents
- Dog flea and tick medication
(Revolution, Advantage, collars, shampoos)
- Fertilizers
- Herbicides
- Insect Traps
- Rodent Traps
- Dental Floss
- String / Yarn
- Holiday Lights
- Tinsel
- Human Medications
(tablets, liquids)
- Human Vitamins
- Some Dog Medications
- Antifreeze
- Bleach
- Detergents
- Dog flea and tick medication
(Revolution, Advantage, collars, shampoos)
- Fertilizers
- Herbicides
- Insect Traps
- Rodent Traps
- Dental Floss
- String / Yarn
- Holiday Lights
- Tinsel
- Human Medications
(tablets, liquids)
- Human Vitamins
- Some Dog Medications
