How soon after adoption should I take my cat to the vet?
Once you get your newly adopted pet home and start to get them settled, it’s time to get them in for a wellness exam at the veterinarian. Ideally, this happens within the first week of coming home.
Should you take a cat to the vet after adoption?
Congratulations on the adoption of your new pet! However, it is still very important to follow up with your veterinarian soon after adoption. A thorough wellness exam is necessary to ensure your new pet is as healthy as possible before bringing him/her into your home and possibly introducing him/her to your other pets.
What should I ask my new cat about the vet?
Questions You Should Ask Your Cat’s Vet
- How much does he or she weigh?
- What is his or her body condition score?
- What should they be eating?
- Was the physical examination normal?
- How do his or her teeth and nails look?
- Is he or she getting the vaccines they need?
- Does he or she need heartworm prevention?
How many times a year should a cat go to the vet?
Adult Cats You should take your adult cat in for a checkup at least twice per year, or every six months. Checkups will usually consist of dental cleanings, inspections, and vaccinations. Even if your cat is an indoor cat, they will still require distemper and rabies vaccines.
What do I do with my newly adopted kitten?
Do him a favor and provide a small area to call his own for the first few days or weeks. A bathroom or laundry room works well. Furnish the room with cat amenities, such as food, water and a litter box. You’ll want to spend time with your cat, so make sure there’s a comfortable place for you to sit as well.
Why did I take my kitten back to the shelter?
I felt terrible about even thinking about taking him back to the shelter since I had made a commitment to him. I had seen it many times before — someone gets a dog or cat and for one reason or the other, takes the animal back to the shelter, or even worse, to a kill-shelter.
When to take a kitten to the vet?
A thing that people forget is that the mother of the kitten might get or have worms. The worm eggs are transferred through the mother milk to the baby. So kittens can get worms at a very early age. Therefore, it can be a very good idea to go to your vet if you suspect worms.
When to wean a kitten from fading kitten syndrome?
Newborn kittens should be fed formula or milk every two hours. Weaning onto mush can begin at approximately four weeks of age. A kitten lost to fading kitten syndrome can sometimes be a harbinger of problems for the littermates.
Why do so many foster kittens die from fading kitten syndrome?
Mortality among litters of foster kittens can be devastatingly high. It is not uncommon for death rates to reach 100 percent. Why does fading kitten syndrome happen? And, more important, what can you do to prevent fading kitten syndrome? The word “syndrome” should be a tip off.
What should I expect when I take my kitten to the vet?
Ear mites are very common in kittens so your vet may swab a sample from inside the ear to check for microscopic mites. Combing your kitten’s fur for evidence of fleas: Fleas love cats of all ages.
Why did I return my adopted kitten to the shelter-Catster?
With every day that passed, he became less sweet and more aggressive. But I just chalked it up to being a kitten and since I had not lived with a kitten since I was seven, I couldn’t remember what they were like that young. The day came to return Paul Rudd to the shelter so he could be neutered and have his eye removed.
When to take a cat to the animal hospital?
Such cats may be difficult to treat, many times requiring covering all windows and doors or placing the cat in a dark room to calm down. Many times right after taking a cat to the animal hospital, owners would call us because their other cat at home would start attacking the sick cat.
When to take an aggressive cat to the vet?
Anytime your cat appears to be aggressive for no reason, a veterinarian visit is a must. Somewhere must be hurting, and the cat may scratch or bite if handled improperly. The source of pain, therefore, must be investigated. Many times there is an open sore or an abscess not visible under the fur.
