Congratulations on your new kitten! Thank you for choosing us to help protect and care for your new addition to your family.
Our kitten wellness program is designed to help get your kitten started on the right path to a long and healthy life. The first few months are a critical period in your kitten’s development, and we can give you the support and tools necessary to help him or her grow into a well-mannered, healthy cat, including information and advice on nutrition, litterbox training, and behaviour.
Schedule your kitten for his or her first exam as soon as possible. Until your kitten has received a series of vaccines, he or she is susceptible to many serious but preventable diseases. We will vaccinate your new pet against rabies and panleukopenia (distemper). Depending on your cat’s risk, we may also advise vaccinating him or her against other diseases, such as feline leukemia virus (FeLV) and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV). In addition, your kitten will need to be tested and treated for parasites, which are common in young cats.
Most kittens have roundworms, which are intestinal worms that can cause coughing, weight loss, and a potbellied appearance in cats (although they may not cause any symptoms). It is important for kittens to be treated for roundworms, not only to help rid them of the infection but also to prevent you and the rest of your family from becoming infected. Roundworms are a zoonotic parasite, which means they can be transmitted from pets to people. By ensuring that your kitten is treated, you can keep your entire family safe.
Whatever the reason for your visit, we will always strive to create a low-stress, safe environment for your pet. We use fear-free practices for both dogs and cats everyday to make your pet less anxious to visit with us. We encourage our clients to bring anything their pet may require to help make them more comfortable with us. This can include their favourite treats, their favourite toy or even giving us some tips on what Fluffy and Fido like.
We also recommend bringing your pet hungry to their appointments so that they are more responsive to treat giving, which will help your pet trust us faster.
In-clinic we love to use essential oils, toys, treats like peanut butter or cheese (please let us know if there are allergies to made aware of), use of towels for kitties and catnip, too! We may ask if it’s alright to use a Thundershirt for your pet while they are here with us for their appointment.
We look forward to meeting & learning all about your new kitten! Schedule your appointment today.
