Cat Wellness Info
For our Feline companions a "standard" vaccine schedule is recommended for almost all cats. It's started based on their age.
Information on the vaccines and testing is below. Please go through it let us know what questions you have!

Rabies  |
Required by law for all of our canine companions. We understand sometimes getting vaccines can be scary. We do offer the Thimersol free Rabies vaccines for all of our patients. (This does not mean it is necessarily bad, but is often a preferred type of vaccine)

**Core Vaccine** Required by Law

FVRCP  |  
will need to be boostered if it has not been boostered appropriately previously (within 2-6 weeks of first vaccine)

**CORE vaccine. All cats should be updated on this vaccine as kittens, then at their first year and then every 3 years. 
Yes, even if they are indoor only. You can carry these diseases home to them! It's for Feline herpes, panleukopenia (similar to parvovirus in dogs), and calicivirus


FeLV  |  will need to be boostered if it has not been boostered appropriately previously (within 2-6 weeks of first vaccine)

**Recommended to be considered Core in ALL kittens and 1 year old cats. Then a lifestyle/risk vaccine after that. FeLV can come from a kitten's Mom or exposure to cats who are positive with it. It cannot be cured once they get it and cats have an average lifespan of 3 years after infection. Good news! It can be prevented with vaccinating if your cat doesn't already have it! 

Do you know your cat's FIV/FeLV CURRENT Status?

FIV/FeLV TESTING     
If you answer *YES* to any of the following questions: Your pet should be re tested for FIV/FeLV at your visit. 

Has your cat never been tested for FIV/FeLV?
Since their last test, have been they been outdoors or exposed to other cats? 
Are there other cats in the house that you do not know a current status of FIV/FeLV on? 

**WHY** should you know their status? Besides wanting to prevent FeLV if your pet is negative, it is important to know if they are already infected. If your cat gets the sniffles or have a minor strain causing a small limp, we do NOT want to see them immediately, similar to your human doctor. If your cat is positive for FIV or FeLV, then we DO want to see them early in the case of minor illnesses due to them being considered immunocompromised
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Parasite and Bloodwork Screens

Fecal Internal Parasite Screen  |                        
You CAN see some roundworms and tapeworms in your pet's stool. BUT you cannot see other types of parasites (like whipworms, hookworms and giardia); which can be much more sinister to you and your pet. These are often ZOONOTIC, which means YOU can get them from your pet. 

We STRONGLY recommend annual Fecal screenings for ALL pets to protect them and their humans. 

FeLV/FIV and Wellness Panel                          
FeLV/FIV panel with red and white blood cell check. Reasons to do this are to catch issues early. If you are someone who wants to know and will do something about it if we find a problem. It can be as simple as changing the diet if there are liver or kidney problems or as complex as having a workup if we catch a problem with one of the blood enzymes. Another benefit would be if your pet needs a dental, spay, neuter or another surgery done it is a good, cheap way to get the bloodwork done ahead of time. 

Senior Wellness, Heartworm Antigen Testing and Urinalysis                     
Benefits of all of the above and screens for pancreatic issues, tests electrolytes. Early screen for cancer cells in bladder and other hormonal markers in the blood. You don't have to be a senior to get this comprehensive screen but is recommended for all pets over 6 years of age.