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First Visit: |
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- ideally seen at about eight weeks of age
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- This is when kittens first leave their mother and
are old enough for their first set of vaccines.
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- To check for any current
health problems.
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- To make sure that your kitten
is not carrying these incurable viruses. Kittens that
appear healthy can still be infected.
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- To eliminate any roundworms that may have been transmitted
from their mother.
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- discuss early training methods
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- To prevent behavior problems.
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- Getting onto a good diet is very important to ensure
proper growth.
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- discuss pet health insurance
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- Because you never know when an accident or illness
could occur.
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- give 1st in series of vaccines
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- To prevent disease. Kittens will receive vaccines
that are appropriate for their lifestyle.
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Second Visit: |
Reason |
- about 4 weeks after the 1st visit
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- this is when the second vaccine in the series needs
to be given
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- To make sure no problems have arisen and that your
kitten is developing normally.
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- Stool is examined under a microscope to screen
for intestinal parasites such as giardia and coccidia.
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- To address any behaviour concerns that may have
developed since the first visit.
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- To explain the importance of identification, dental
care, and procedures for spaying and neutering.
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- give 2nd vaccines in series
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- To boost immunity. Vaccines need to be boosted one
year later, then intervals will be determined at the
wellness exams each year.
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Third Visit: |
Reason: |
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- Should be done before cats go into heat for the
first time or begin spraying.
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- ovariohysterectomy(spay)females or
- castration(neuter)-males
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- To prevent unwanted kittens and the behavioural
problems associated with intact cats.
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- place permanent identification (tattoo or microchip)
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- To help ensure your cat is returned to you if they
are ever lost. (Collars come off, and cats can't tell
you their phone number!)
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- start on Tartar Diet Food (T/D™)
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- Because dental health is very important. Most adult
teeth have just finished emerging at 6 months of age
and are shiny and white. We want to keep them this
way.
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