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KITTEN CARE

It's a great deal of fun and games when a new kitten  arrives in the household. It is vitally important that your new addition to the family is brought in for a health check and to receive the essential vaccinations to protect them against viruses such as Feline flu, Feline enteritis, Chlamydia and Feline Leukaemia, which otherwise can often be lethal or leave serious repercussions.

Kittens seen at BVH receive the following FREE items at their 1st visit:

  • Advocate (one dose)
  • Pet Insurance (6 weeks accident cover)
  • Dermcare Natural Shampoo
  • Hill’s Special Kitten Starter Pack including a free sample of kitten food

BVH RECOMMENDATIONS

 

Vaccination:

8 weeks of age, 12 weeks of age and 16 weeks of age

FIV Vaccination (additional):

8 weeks of age, 12 weeks of age and 16 weeks of age
* very important for outside cat, as FIV (Feline Aids) is spread by fighting (scratching and biting), the disease is present in stray/feral cats.

Intestinal Worming:

Option 1: Intestinal worming tablet at 6wks of age, 8 wks of age, 3mths of age, 4mths of age, 5mths of age, 6mths of age and then every 3mths for life. We stock Drontal, Milbemax and Popantel for Cats.

Option 2: Intestinal worming tablet at 6 wks of age and then apply Profender Allwormer (topspot between the shoulder blades) at 8wks of age, 12 wks of age and then every 3mths for life. We stock Profender Allwormer for Cats in 3 sizes (weight based)

Fleas:

Advocate in a monthly topspot (applied between the shoulder blades), it kills fleas and their larvae, prevents heartworm, control hookworm & roundworm (not tapeworm) and earmites. It can be used from 9 weeks of age.

Frontline Plus is a monthly topspot (applied between the shoulder blades), it kills fleas and their larvae. It does not have a claim against paralysis ticks, but it is the product we recommended for outside cats in paralysis tick areas. It can be used from 8 weeks of age.

Desexing:

We will send you a letter when it is time for desexing. We highly recommend desexing (spey or castrate), due to medical and behavioural benefits.

Annual Vaccination:

At 15mths of age, your cat will be due for its annual vaccination. We will send you a reminder in the mail. We recommend a Five in one vaccine for maximum protection.