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CANINE PREVENTIVE HEALTH PROGRAM
Newborn kittens should be examined within the first 24 hours of life. The mother should also be examined within 24 hours for retained fetuses or afterbirth, to check the quality of milk and to treat accordingly. Blood tests or x-rays may be needed in certain cases to get additional information.
| When | What |
| 3 Weeks | Physical Exam Deworming as needed - also to mother at this time |
| 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 Weeks | Vaccinations: Distemper, Rhino-Calici,
Leukemia, FIP Feline Infectious Peritonitis) Nutritional Planning Leukemia Test Flea control as needed Monitor Dentition Extract decidious (baby) teeth as needed to prevent damage to adult teeth or abnormal bite. |
| 16 weeks | Rabies Vaccination (County Tag required) |
| 6 months | Spay females Neuter males |
| 1 Year | Vaccinations - Boosters 0 Distemper,
Rhino Calici, Leukemia, FIP and Rabies (annually) Fecal exam - treat for parasites as needed Spay or neuter those who were undecided earlier Dental Exams recommend brushing, cleaning an dpolishings as needed Treat skin problems as needed (thyroid tests, culture and sensitivity, and skin biopsies as needed |
| 6 Yrs and older | Pets 6 years of age or older need additional blood tests for early detection of any organ dysfunction or failure. In many cases, the earlier we find the problem in organs such as liver, kidney, etc., the more likely we can help the animals by prescribing the appropriate medication or even a diet change |
| Breeding Animals | Thyroid test at 2 years of age or
earlier, (if not cycling regularly. Complete Blood Count Culture and Sensitivity (if there's a history of infertility) Leukemia Test if not done previously and not vaccinated Suspected pregnant cats should be examined at four weeks after breeding o try to diagnose pregnancy, if pregnant, change to special diet, recheck exam in six weeks for and exam for blood testing X-rays should be done at 8 weeks of age |
| As always, no rule is without change or exception so always check with your veterinarian | |