Congratulations on your new kitten! We cannot wait to meet your new addition to your family and are grateful that you have chosen us to help protect and care for your new kitty.
We want 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 behavior.
It is important that you schedule your kitten’s 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).
We proudly use non-adjuvanted Pure Vax vaccines for our feline patients. These cutting-edge immunizations are safer than ever. PureVax is the only vaccine without an adjuvant, an additive that can make a vaccine more effective sadly by creating inflammation around the injection. Recent feline medicine research shows that the less inflammation a vaccine causes, the fewer immediate and future problems are likely to develop. These problems range from pain, fever, and infrequently, tumors.
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.
We look forward to meeting your new kitten! Call or text us at 252-407-1616 to schedule your appointment today.
