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Kitten at Animal Clinic East in Walla Walla, WA

Animal Clinic East in Walla Walla, WA, offers tailored care for kittens, focusing on their health and growth during their early stages of life.

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Kitten in Walla Walla, WA

Bringing home a kitten is an exciting milestone, and ensuring their health starts with comprehensive veterinary care. At Animal Clinic East, we prioritize preventive measures and early detection to give your kitten the best start in life.

Comprehensive Kitten Care

When you bring your kitten to Animal Clinic East, our veterinarians begin with a detailed history, discussing their lifestyle, medical background, and vaccination history, if available. The Kitten Preventive Care exam is a thorough 10-point assessment covering essential areas from nose to tail, including eyes, ears, dental health, heart, lungs, and overall systemic health. Upon request, you will receive a detailed report of this examination.

Addressing Common Kitten Health Issues

After adoption, kittens may face common health challenges such as ear mites, upper respiratory infections, fleas, and ringworms. These conditions can progress rapidly, potentially compromising your kitten’s health. Our Kitten Preventive Care examination immediately after adoption allows us to detect and address these issues promptly. We initiate appropriate vaccination and deworming protocols at the optimal times to safeguard your kitten’s health.

Vaccination Schedule for Kittens

We recommend starting your kitten’s vaccination series at 8 weeks of age, with a booster administered 4 weeks later. Our vaccinations cover essential diseases including:

Rhinotracheitis (feline herpes)
Calicivirus
Panleukopenia (feline distemper)
Chlamydia
Rabies
Feline Leukemia (recommended for outdoor cats)

Our Kitten Care handouts, provided during your initial visit, include detailed descriptions of these diseases. Please ask our team for one if you have not received your Kitten Care Kit.

Deworming for Kittens

Kittens can acquire intestinal parasites from their environment or through maternal transmission. To prevent health risks for both kittens and humans, we recommend deworming several times between 6 and 12 weeks of age.

FeLV / FIV Testing

Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) are serious conditions similar to HIV in humans. Although these viruses cannot infect humans, they can be transmitted from mother cats to kittens. Early detection through testing is crucial for managing these conditions effectively. We advise testing all kittens for FeLV within the first few months of life. Additionally, new adult cats entering your home should be tested for both FeLV and FIV.

External Parasite Control

Fleas and ticks pose significant risks to kittens, especially during warmer months. Our recommended products, like Revolution and Frontline Plus, effectively eliminate fleas and protect against ticks, ensuring your kitten remains healthy and comfortable.

Spaying / Neutering

Surgical procedures such as spaying and neutering are important for your kitten’s long-term health and well-being. Ideally performed before sexual maturity, around 4 to 5 months of age, spaying and neutering offer various benefits:

Prevention of unwanted pregnancy
Reduction in behavioral issues such as aggression and roaming
Minimization of health risks such as uterine infections and breast cancer (females) or territorial marking (males)

Contact Animal Clinic East for Comprehensive Kitten Care

Animal Clinic East in Walla Walla, WA, is committed to providing compassionate and thorough care for your kitten. Whether it’s their first check-up or ongoing preventive care, our team is dedicated to ensuring your kitten grows into a healthy adult cat. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and give your kitten the best start in life.