Kitten Maintenance Programme
Below is the Vital Vet Animal Hospital recommended Kitten Maintenance Program.
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DIET
Kitten Growth formulation
Ad lib feeding of dry food unless weight gain excessive, then 2 meals per day
Change to adult food at 12 months of age.
VACCINATIONS
Three vaccinations at 8 weeks, 12 weeks and 16 weeks.
We recommend vaccinating against Feline Herpes Virus, Feline Calicivirus, , Feline Parvovirus, Feline Leukemia Virus
Annual re-vaccination thereafter
DE-WORMING PROGRAMME
We recommend spot-on Revolution or Advocate monthly.
If you choose not to use these products then give a worming tablet as follows:
Every 2 weeks until 12 weeks of age, then once a month until 6 months old, then every 3 months for life.
FLEA CONTROL & HEART WORM PREVENTION
Spot on, monthly application to the back of your cat’s neck.
The following recommended products kill all stages of the flea life cycle on
your cat and in the environment. It is important to treat all pets in the
household.
- Revolution – fleas, heart worm, intestinal worms, ear mites
- Advocate – fleas, heart worm, intestinal worms, ear mites
- Frontline – fleas only
- Advantage – fleas only
MICROCHIP INSERTION
Lifetime, permanent identification if your cat is lost or stolen
$Please call for pricing – includes implant & lifetime registration with Animal Registry
PET INSURANCE
Various companies with different options
Please contact us for a list of pet medical aid schemes
STERILIZATION
Numerous health and behavioural benefits.
Performed at six months of age, prior to first heat for female
Can be performed earlier if necessary
If you would like further information regarding care for your pet kitten, please get in contact.
Vital Vet Animal Hospital