kitten care into adult

Your kitten has grown into a full-fledged adult. Although you’ve been providing top-notch care to your cat during kittenhood, you may not be so sure about what lies ahead. Don’t worry though—your VCA care team will continue to support you and your cat throughout adulthood.

Tips for caring for your young adult cat

  1. Get annual wellness exams to catch health conditions early.
  2. Say “yes” to lab work to set a baseline for your young cat’s blood values and monitor for the development of chronic health issues.
  3. Keep your cat up to date on their vaccines to prevent infectious disease and ensure compliance with your community’s laws.
  4. Keep both indoor and outdoor cats on year-round parasite prevention.
  5. Don’t forget about dental care! You can protect your cat’s teeth by brushing their teeth with pet-safe toothpaste, using dental treats and more.
  6. If your pet hasn’t been spayed or neutered yet and you’re not intending to breed them, speak with your VCA care team about getting them altered.
  7. Monitor your cat’s weight and don’t fall prey to precious kitten eyes. Most adult cats in the United States are overweight or obese.
  8. Keep up on your cat’s mental enrichment to ward off anxiety and other destructive behaviors. 

Find the cat products you need online

You can find veterinarian-approved products for your young cat, including medications, supplements, therapeutic diets, dental hygiene products and parasite preventives at shopmyvca.com. 

Qualified orders can receive free shipping. You can also find how-to videos for things like how to give your cat a pill and how to protect your cat from fleas.

Stay connected with myVCATM

Download the myVCA app to access free 24/7 Live Chat with a licensed veterinary professional to answer your questions anytime.* 

The app will also provide you with preventive care reminders so you’ll know when your young cat is due for their wellness services. You can use the app to quickly book appointments, request refills and learn more with personalized pet care articles and videos.

Get lifelong care with CareClub® Wellness Plans

CareClub Cat Wellness Plans allow you to budget for your cat’s annual exams, rechecks, sick appointments and the preventive services your cat needs for their best health. With CareClub, you get access to unlimited exams,1 doctor-recommended vaccines,2 diagnostic testing2 and microchip membership, all for a convenient monthly fee. 

By enrolling in CareClub, you can distribute the cost of your cat’s health care throughout the year. CareClub can help you save up to 25% on your pet’s health care.3 You can also add on additional services, such as professional dental cleaning.

For any questions about your cat’s health, your VCA care team is there to support you. 

Discover more about preventive health care guidelines for cats.

*Live Chat with a veterinary professional is free for VCA clients throughout the myVCA mobile app, available at Apple’s App Store and Google Play.
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.

1. Covered services vary by CareClub plan. 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.
2. Vaccines may include rabies, feline distemper (Panleukopenia), feline respiratory virus (Rhino, Calici) and feline leukemia (FeLV), depending on your location. Consult with your local hospital to determine which vaccines are included with your plan. Lab work checks for issues like diabetes, liver and kidney disease, parasites and general infections.
3. The savings are based on a comparison of the cost of services without a CareClub plan at VCA. Plan prices are fixed and include the items in the selected plan.