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For Cats

Kitten / Junior (birth to 1 year)

VetiVa’s kitten wellness consultations ensure your kitten gets off to the best start in life. Our experienced veterinarians will discuss important aspects of kitten care, including vaccinations and parasite prevention.

Kitten/ Junior wellness consults include:

Thorough clinical exam to assess for any congenital problems (e.g. dental problems, cardiac issues) and other illnesses.
Routine vaccinations to help protect against a range of preventable but potentially serious illnesses. Core vaccinations include: panleukopenia, feline rhinotracheitis virus, and calicivirus.
Endoparasite (intestinal worm) control.
Ectoparasite (flea and tick) prevention.
Spaying/neutering.
Heartworm prevention if needed.
Microchipping if needed
Blood test for FIV/FeLV status if needed.

Adult (1-7 years)

Your cat will require lifelong preventative care, including vaccinations and parasite control. Various treatment options are available and our experienced veterinarians will discuss which prevention strategy is most appropriate for your cat’s lifestyle. In pedigree cats, some inherited diseases may become evident in adults, and specific breed-related issues will be assessed.

Adult cat wellness consults include:

A thorough clinical examination, including oral examination to identify any dental issues.
Booster vaccinations (annual to triennial depending on risk).
Endoparasite (intestinal worm) control.
Ectoparasite (flea and tick) prevention.
Weight and body condition score monitoring.

Mature (7+ years)

As your cat ages it is important to continue with regular veterinary visits to identify diseases which may be present before any overt sign of ill health present. Blood tests and other diagnostic tests may be recommended as part of VetiVa’s routine annual wellness checks for older cats. Senior (11-14 years) or super senior (14+ years) cats will benefit from more regular veterinary checks and routine laboratory testing every 6 months.

Mature cat wellness consults include:

A thorough clinical examination, including oral examination to identify any dental health concerns
Booster vaccinations (annual to triennial depending on vaccine).
Endoparasite (intestinal worm) control.
Ectoparasite (flea and tick) prevention.
Heartworm prevention and, if appropriate, testing.
Nutrition and dietary recommendations.
Exercise and mobility assessments.
Routine laboratory testing and collection of a minimum database is highly recommended on an annual basis in mature cats. Additional testing may include blood tests (CBC, biochemistry), x-rays or ultrasound, blood pressure measurement, hyperthyroid blood test and urinalysis.