Critters and Pals Animal Clinic

Kittens need the following vaccinations and health tests: 

• Feline Leukemia / FIV test. 
• At 8 weeks of age, begin a 2-series shot for upper respiratory and feline leukemia. 
• At 8 - 12 weeks, begin heartworm prevention and continue year round. 
• At 12 weeks, rabies vaccination.

Annual vaccinations:

• FVRCP (Upper respiratory diseases, also known as distemper). 
• FeLV (Feline Leukemia).
• Rabies.

Heartworm is a serious disease in dogs.  It is carried by mosquitoes, is not detectable in a fecal examination, and can be fatal.  Click here to see our website's page with more information on heartworm disease and prevention:  "Heartworm: Cats and Dogs" .

Cats have different health care needs as they age.  Click here to read our recommended health care for each stage of a cat's life:  Feline Health Care Recommendations .

What type of personality does your cat have?  Is he a Fun FLuffy or a Cuddly Cutie?  a Nervous Nellie, or a Steady Sam?  Maybe he's more like a Hyper Hank!

Take this quiz to find out what type of personality your cat has:  Cat Personality Quiz .