Preventable Illness Vaccines
Rabies Vaccine $24
WHO IS AT RISK: All dogs and cats as required by law
KITTENS START THIS: One vaccine given at 16 weeks of age. Can be given at the earliest at 12 weeks, but best to wait until 16 weeks.
BOOSTER: Not required in the US (Except in Hawaii)
ADULTS: If starting any time after 16 weeks (young or old).
HOW OFTEN AFTER THEIR BOOSTERS DO THEY GET THIS: One year after their first one and then every 3 year after that
KITTENS START THIS: One vaccine given at 16 weeks of age. Can be given at the earliest at 12 weeks, but best to wait until 16 weeks.
BOOSTER: Not required in the US (Except in Hawaii)
ADULTS: If starting any time after 16 weeks (young or old).
HOW OFTEN AFTER THEIR BOOSTERS DO THEY GET THIS: One year after their first one and then every 3 year after that
FVRCP Vaccine $24
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Feline Panleukopenia (similar to distemper or parvo in dogs)/Calicivirus/Herpesvirus
KITTENS START THIS: All kittens between 6-8 weeks of age (if done later just follow the below booster rules)| BOOSTER: every 3-4 weeks until 16-18 weeks of age and final booster at 6 months of age ADULTS: First FVRCP given (if ever) then booster after 3-4 weeks. HOW OFTEN AFTER THEIR BOOSTERS DO THEY GET THIS: If done at a 6 month visit, then consider not again until 3 years after this. If owners did not get the 6 month visit done, then at the annual yearly visit, 3 years after that. (Still need the FeLV and rabies at a 12 month visit) |
FeLV Vaccine $29
WHO IS AT RISK: Possibly all cats eventually (fire can happen and they can break out of a house, owners can pass away, etc). Risk is assessed for revaccination
KITTENS START THIS: Starting at 8-12 weeks of age. (Best to test first but not required)
BOOSTER: Always if this is their first time getting this shot ever. Booster 3-4 weeks later.
-If starting at 12 weeks, then do one at the 16 week visit and then not again till 1 year of age
ADULTS: If starting any time after 16 weeks (young or old), they need one booster if they have not had it before. If they have had boosters before then just get one a year.
HOW OFTEN AFTER THEIR BOOSTERS DO THEY GET THIS:
--Every year for those who are living with other cats of unknown status or those that are living with FeLV positive cats--Every other year for outdoor/indoor cats
--Maybe never again after a one year booster if strictly no exposure (Not outdoors or only supervised, no access to cats of unknown status, etc)
KITTENS START THIS: Starting at 8-12 weeks of age. (Best to test first but not required)
BOOSTER: Always if this is their first time getting this shot ever. Booster 3-4 weeks later.
-If starting at 12 weeks, then do one at the 16 week visit and then not again till 1 year of age
ADULTS: If starting any time after 16 weeks (young or old), they need one booster if they have not had it before. If they have had boosters before then just get one a year.
HOW OFTEN AFTER THEIR BOOSTERS DO THEY GET THIS:
--Every year for those who are living with other cats of unknown status or those that are living with FeLV positive cats--Every other year for outdoor/indoor cats
--Maybe never again after a one year booster if strictly no exposure (Not outdoors or only supervised, no access to cats of unknown status, etc)
FeLV / FIV and Bloodwork Testing Options
FIV/FeLV TESTING Approximately $39
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
FeLV/FIV and Wellness Panel Approximately $85
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 Approximately $180
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.
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
FeLV/FIV and Wellness Panel Approximately $85
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 Approximately $180
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.