Kitten Care
In Feasterville, PA

Kitten wellness visits are typically scheduled at 8, 12, and 16 weeks of age. Each visit includes a full physical exam, a fecal test to screen for intestinal parasites, and vaccinations administered on a schedule designed to build immunity safely. Core vaccines for kittens include FVRCP (protecting against feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, and panleukopenia) and rabies, given once your kitten reaches the appropriate age. We also discuss feline leukemia (FeLV) testing and vaccination, particularly important for kittens who will have any outdoor access or live in a multi-cat household.

We recommend discussing spay or neuter timing during your kitten's early visits. This procedure protects against certain reproductive diseases and reduces behaviors like roaming, spraying, and yowling associated with intact cats. We also recommend microchipping, a quick, low-discomfort procedure often performed during the same visit as a spay/neuter surgery, which provides permanent identification in case your kitten is ever lost, an especially important safeguard given how easily small kittens can slip outside unnoticed.

Kittens who have calm, positive early experiences at the veterinary hospital tend to carry that comfort into adulthood, which makes future visits far easier for both of you. Our entire team is Fear Free certified with specific training in feline handling, using gentle techniques, pheromone support, and a patient pace to keep kittens as relaxed as possible.

Many new kitten owners have questions about litter box training, scratching behavior, and introducing a kitten to other pets in the household. We welcome these questions at every kitten visit and can offer practical, experience-based guidance to help your kitten settle in smoothly.