Our veterinarians will work with you to determine what vaccines and preventative care schedule is best for your kitten, based on their age, breed and lifestyle. In general, our hospital follows the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)’s most recent vaccination guidelines as well as those provided by the American Association of Feline Practitioners o help provide a solid foundation for your kitten’s preventative healthcare. The following chart outlines our general recommendations for feline patients.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding vaccines, diet, behavior or preventatives (heartworm, flea, tick, and intestinal parasites), please don’t hesitate to ask a veterinarian or staff member.
| Age |
Vaccination/ Preventative Care |
Diagnostic Procedures | Preventatives |
| 6-8 weeks | FVRCP | Fecal examination |
Intestinal dewormer FeLV/FIV test Start flea/tick/heartworm preventatives |
| 12 weeks |
FVRCP FeLV |
Fecal examination |
Intestinal dewormer Continue flea, tick and heartworm preventatives |
| 16 weeks |
FVRCP FeLV Rabies (1 year) |
Fecal examination |
Intestinal dewormer Continue flea, tick and heartworm preventatives |
| 6-8 months |
Spay/Neuter procedure Microchip |
Pre-operative bloodwork | FeLV/FIV test |
| 1st-3rd annual exams |
FVRCP (3 year) Rabies (1 or 3 year) FeLV (if applicable) |
Fecal examination | Continue flea, tick and heartworm prevention year-round! |
| 4-6th annual exams |
FVRCP (3 year) Rabies (1 or 3 year) FeLV (if applicable) |
Fecal examination Young Wellness bloodwork screening |
Continue flea, tick and heartworm prevention year-round! |
| 7th annual exam and onward |
FVRCP (3 year) Rabies (1 or 3 year) FeLV (if applicable) |
Fecal examination Heartworm test Senior bloodwork screening (including UA and thyroid) |
Continue flea, tick and heartworm prevention year-round! |
