How early can you test a kitten for FELV?
Kittens should only be tested if they are above 8 months of age.
What should I expect when I take my kitten to the vet?
Ear mites are very common in kittens so your vet may swab a sample from inside the ear to check for microscopic mites. Combing your kitten’s fur for evidence of fleas: Fleas love cats of all ages.
What should I expect at my first vet visit?
Checking your kitten’s eyes – An opthalmoscope may be used to examine your kitten’s eyes. Your vet will also look for signs of illness including watery and crusty eyes. Checking your kitten’s ears for mites – Heavy, black debris in the ears is a good sign that a kitten has ear mites.
Do you need to test for parasites in kittens?
Many parasites can be passed on to people, so it is important to eliminate them from your kitten. Blood tests : The American Association of Feline Practitioners recommends testing for FeLV and FIV on all newly-adopted cats, regardless of age, and whether or not there are other cats in their new home.
What kind of blood test do I need for my new cat?
Blood tests : The American Association of Feline Practitioners recommends testing for FeLV and FIV on all newly-adopted cats, regardless of age, and whether or not there are other cats in their new home.
When to take a kitten to the vet?
A thing that people forget is that the mother of the kitten might get or have worms. The worm eggs are transferred through the mother milk to the baby. So kittens can get worms at a very early age. Therefore, it can be a very good idea to go to your vet if you suspect worms.
Do you have to test your kitten for feline leukemia?
Always follow the advice of your vet. When you take your kitten in for vaccinations, ask your vet to test for feline leukemia (FeLV). This dangerous virus is contagious and can spread from cat to cat.
Many parasites can be passed on to people, so it is important to eliminate them from your kitten. Blood tests : The American Association of Feline Practitioners recommends testing for FeLV and FIV on all newly-adopted cats, regardless of age, and whether or not there are other cats in their new home.
How old do kittens have to be to get their shots?
Immunizations are started at 6-8 weeks of age and are repeated every 3-4 weeks until the kitten is 4 months old. The routine or core vaccinations will protect your kitten from the most common diseases: feline distemper (panleukopenia), feline viral rhinotracheitis (feline herpes virus 1), calicivirus, and rabies.