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 behavior.
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 diseases such as rabies, panleukopenia (distemper) and feline leukemia. In addition, your kitten will need to be tested and treated for parasites, which are common in young cats.
Most kittens have gastrointestinal (GI) parasites, which are intestinal worms that can cause coughing, weight loss, malnutrition, anemia, and a potbellied appearance in cats (although they may not cause any symptoms). It is important for kittens to be treated for gastrointestinal parasites, not only to help rid them of the infection but also to prevent you and the rest of your family from becoming infected. Several GI parasites are zoonotic, which means they can be transmitted from pets to people. By ensuring that your kitten is properly treated, you can keep your entire family safe.
We look forward to meeting your new kitten!
