When do I need to take my kitten to the vet?
Unless this was done prior to your kitten’s adoption, you’ll need to make an appointment for this surgery. Spaying and neutering is usually done around five to six months of age but some veterinarians will recommend it be done earlier or later.
What should I expect at my first vet visit?
Checking your kitten’s eyes – An opthalmoscope may be used to examine your kitten’s eyes. Your vet will also look for signs of illness including watery and crusty eyes. Checking your kitten’s ears for mites – Heavy, black debris in the ears is a good sign that a kitten has ear mites.
How old do kittens have to be to get neutered?
Spaying and neutering are usually done around five to six months of age but some veterinarians will recommend it be done earlier or later.
Do you have to keep your kitten away from other cats?
Regardless of whether or not you think your kitten is healthy though, you should keep your kitten away from other cats until a veterinarian gives your kitten the go-ahead for socializing. What Does a Physical Exam Consist Of?
What should I expect at my first vet visit for my kitten?
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. A flea comb may be used to look for fleas.
What can a vet do for a kitten?
Testing your kitten’s muscles and joints for mobility: Your vet will feel your kitten’s legs, especially their knees, to make sure everything is the way it should be. They may watch your kitten walk around to make sure they have a normal gait. Checking your kitten’s eyes: An ophthalmoscope may be used to examine your kitten’s eyes.
How often should I take my Cat to the vet?
There are many ineffective medications for sale so it’s best to speak to your vet before administering a product. Adult cats should be wormed every 1-3 months, and kittens more frequently. Other signs include lethargy, lack of appetite, weight loss and increased thirst. Cats with liver disease may have a yellow discolouration to the skin/gums.
Spaying and neutering are usually done around five to six months of age but some veterinarians will recommend it be done earlier or later.
