Congratulations on your new kitten! We’re so glad you chose us to help protect and care for your new addition to your family, and can’t wait to watch them grow up into a happy, healthy adult.
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 them grow into a well-mannered, healthy cat, including information and advice on nutrition, litterbox training, and behaviour.
Schedule your kitten for their first exam as soon as possible. Until your kitten has received a series of vaccines, they are susceptible to many serious but preventable diseases. Typically, we vaccinate kittens a minimum of three times over a period of three months.
During this time, they will receive their core vaccines that will prevent rabies, viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, and panleukopenia. We will also recommend a set of elective vaccines based on your kitten’s anticipated lifestyle and if they will go outdoors or not when they’re older. This will help us to understand how to plan your kitten’s vaccine schedule!
Most kittens have roundworms, which are intestinal worms that can cause coughing, weight loss, and a potbellied appearance in cats (although in some cases 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.
