It is impossible to keep a straight face in the presence of one or more kittens. ~Cynthia E. Varnado

VACCINATIONS
KITTEN VACCINE series protects against Distemper, Rhinotracheitis, and Calicivirus (FDRC vaccination). Usually given at 6-8 weeks, 10-12 weeks and 12-14 weeks. An FDRC booster is given one year later.

RABIES vaccination is given with the last FDRC. The first rabies vaccination is good for one year. Subsequent vaccines protect for three years. Rabies vaccine is required by law in Farmington and Farmington Hills. A license is required in Farmington only.

LEUKEMIA VIRUS/FIV test can be performed as early as 10-12 weeks and vaccinations given at 10-12 weeks and 14-16 weeks.

Young cats will complete their kitten series and receive 1 year booster vaccines. Cats 2 years of age and older will be seen annually for a complete physical exam, and will receive Rabies, Panleukopenia, or Rhinotracheitis/Calicivirus vaccine on a rotating basis as indicated.

Optional Vaccinations - given yearly:
Feline Leukemia for those cats who spend time outdoors
PureVax - non adjuvented 1 year Rabies vaccine.

PARASITES
Heartworms are a blood parasite transmitted be an infected mosquito. We recommend heartworm preventative be given from June 1st through December 1st, especially for cats that spend time outdoors. Cats do not need to be tested prior to starting preventative.

Fecal Exam checks for intestinal parasites such as round worms. During the kitten vaccine series we recommend two negative exams, three weeks apart. Cats who spend time outdoors should have a fecal sample tested once a year.

SPAYING AND NEUTERING
Recommended at 6 months of age for all cats not used for breeding.

MICROCHIP IDENTIFICATION
We strongly urge you to obtain an i.d. tag to be attached to your cats collar. We also offer more permanent identification with the Home Again Microchip.

The chip is the size of a grain of rice and is inserted underneath the skin. The i.d number and owner information is then registered with the Home Again Registry. If a pet is lost and recovered, the number can be read by any agency or veterinarian who has a microchip scanner and the owner can be traced.

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