Learn how to keep your kitten healthy with expert articles and curated products designed to meet your growing kitten’s health needs. Plus, we've got answers to your most frequently asked questions.
Veterinary Care | Vaccinations | Parasite Prevention | Dental | General Care | Health Concerns
The health care needs of kittens can be difficult to keep track of, so we’ll break it down for you a bit here. Make sure to reach out to your VCA care team with any questions about your new kitten's needs!
Vaccines are incredibly important—they stimulate your cat’s immune system to recognize specific diseases so your cat can better fight off the illness in the future!
Let’s review what vaccines are recommended for cats, as well as what you can expect throughout your cat’s adulthood.
To protect your kitten from parasites, choose parasite preventives that protect them from both internal and external parasites. Year-round prevention is recommended. Read more about all the parasites your kitten will need protection from.
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By committing to dental care for your cat early, you’re protecting your cat’s oral health (and enjoyment of snack time).
Learn more about our list of some common household toxins that could pose a danger to your kitten and should be kept out of reach.
Kittens have a way of getting into everything, which sometimes leads to a bout of diarrhea. Follow these steps to help your kitten feel better!
Check off the essential tasks that will help your new kitten grow healthy and strong at each age and stage.
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Recommended veterinary care for new kittens includes wellness examinations, vaccinations (including boosters), deworming and parasite prevention. To get your pet’s exam fees covered and distribute the costs of first-year kitten veterinary care, consider looking into a CareClub® Pet Health Care Plan.
The first visit is the 8-week kitten veterinary visit, which includes a physical exam, the first round of kitten vaccines, deworming and getting started on parasite preventives. Your VCA care team will review your kitten health care plan with you at the first veterinary visit to ensure you’re prepared for a healthy kittenhood.
Your kitten should see their veterinarian every 3 to 4 weeks from the time they are 6 to 8 weeks old until they’re 16 to 20 weeks old. During these appointments, you’ll learn about kitten health needs and your veterinarian will check for kitten health issues. These appointments include the necessary vaccine boosters for the kitten vaccine protocol. After the final round of kitten boosters, your VCA care team will discuss plans for future veterinary care with you.
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*Unlimited exams are any exams during regular business hours, excluding specialty, emergency and telemedicine exams. Urgent care exams are available through CareClub until December 31, 2024, at select VCA Animal Hospitals Urgent Care locations.
CareClub® Memberships are preventive pet health care plans and not pet insurance. CareClub Membership covers only the selected health care services and products which are specifically identified in the applicable CareClub Membership agreement.
**Live Chat with a licensed veterinary professional is free for VCA clients through the myVCA mobile app, available at Apple’s App Store and Google Play.
