What does my 13-week-old kitten need at her first vet visit?

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• Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

  Veterinarian

  Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!
  
  There will be multiple visits. The first visit bring a stool sample. The Vet will perform a physcial exam, deworm her, test her for Feline Leukemia and FIV, and give her the first FVRCP vaccine. They then recommend that you come back again in 3-4 weeks to give the final FVRCP, Rabies vaccine and may deworm her again. We usually recommend spaying around 6 months.
  
  Yes, it is always recommend that you get advice from a Vet you trust!.
  
  Good luck with Waffles!
  

  

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• Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

  Licensed Veterinary Technician

  Published on April 7th, 2018

  Congratulations on your new kitten! Vaccines are given between 7-8 weeks and continue every 4 weeks until about 16 weeks of age.
  Since she may have a bit of a respiratory infection, you will want to hold off on vaccination until she recovers. Have her examined by your veterinarian and treated if indicated. She can be tested for FeLV (feline leukemia) and FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus) as well as for intestinal parasites. She can be dewormed now and again in 2-3 weeks. This should all be done if it wasn't prior to adoption.
  Once she recovers, she can receive a rabies vaccine and begin her series of FVRCP (feline distemper) vaccines. If she is to be an outdoor cat, an FeLV vaccine is also recommended. You can discuss an appropriate vaccine protocol with your veterinarian. She can be spayed when she is 6 months old.

  

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• Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

  Veterinarian

  Published on August 3rd, 2017

  Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Congrats on your new kitten!
  
  There is no difference in raising or vaccinating between male and female cats. The only difference is that male cats are neutered and female cats get spayed. The surgery is a belly surgery for female cats.
  
  Her first Vet visit should be around 6 weeks, that is when she will receive her first vaccine (FVRCP). If you want her to have an exam before 6 weeks that is fine! They may want to give her the first deworming medication or if you want to wait until 6 weeks she'll get it then. Your Vet will tell you when they feel most comfortable testing for Feline Leukemia and FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus).
  
  Kittens get the FVRCP vaccine every 3-4 weeks until about 15-16 weeks of age. They receive the rabies vaccine based on your state laws. In PA that is around 12-16 weeks. Vets usually spay around 6 months of age.
  
  Good luck!

  

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• Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

  Veterinarian

  Published on June 19th, 2018

  Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!
  
  We start vaccinating cats around 7-8 weeks of age. So you should have Freckle vaccinated now. At 12 weeks she will need 2 FVRCP vaccines 3-4 weeks apart and her Rabies vaccine.
  
  Have a great day!

  

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