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Feline Wellness Standards of Care

Felines

* = Required for boarding

Kittens

Adults 

(1-7 yrs)

Seniors 

(Over 7)

* Physical

Examination

2 times total at beginning and end of vaccine series

Once a year

Twice a year

* FVRCP 

Every 3 wks until 16+ wks

Booster at 1 yr, then every 3 years

Every 3 years

* Purevax Rabies 

12-16 weeks

Annually

Annually

FeLV 

2 part series, 3 weeks apart

Booster at 1 year; Annually for outdoor exposure or at-risk cats

Annually for outdoor exposure or at-risk cats

FeLV/FIV

At first visit

At first visit if never been tested

Or if outdoor access 

At first visit if never been tested 

Or if outdoor access

FIV + FIP

NOT recommended

NOT recommended

NOT recommended

* Parasite testing

Until pet has 2 consecutive negative samples

Once a year

Once a year

Diagnostic Screening

Pre-anesthetic prior to spay or neuter

Annual Adult Chem / CBC

Annual Sr. Profile and thyroid +/- Urinalysis

Deworming

Every 2-3 weeks until 16+ weeks

When + for intestinal parasites or in the absence of a fecal sample; Annual for outdoor cats

When + for intestinal parasites or in the absence of a fecal sample; Annual for outdoor cats

Flea / Intestinal parasites

Every month, year-round

Every month, year-round

Every month, year-round

Microchip

Any wellness visit or @ spay/neuter

Recommended, remind to update contact info.

Recommended, remind to update contact info.