Lifetime Health Plan for Cats

Caring for your beloved cat is a life-long commitment. Cats age 4-5 times faster than people and as they age their health care needs accelerate. It is important not only to give vaccines and yearly examinations, but also to give ancillary care that is appropriate for their age. We strongly recommend preventative medicine to avoid having small problems become big ones, and to allow the earliest possible prevention of disease. Below you will find our recommendations for the life-long care of your cat:

Kittens:	Feed a premium dry kitten diet (please ask the staff for recommendations) Comprehensive physical exam at 8 weeks FDYRCC vaccine at 8 and 12 weeks FeLY vaccine at 12 and 16 weeks (if exposure possible) FeLV test at 8 weeks Rabies vaccine at 12 weeks Deworming at 8 and 12 weeks Fecal examination for parasites at 16 weeks Spay or neuter at 6 months FLY test at 6 months
Years 1-12:	Feed a premium dry adult diet (please ask the staff for recommendations) Comprehensive physical exam yearly FDYRC vaccine at year 1, then every 3 years thereafter FeLY vaccine yearly (if exposure possible) Rabies vaccine yearly FIV/FeLV test yearly (if patient has exposure to outside cats) Yearly fecal examination (if patient goes outdoors) Dental cleaning every 2-4 years, depending upon diet and homecare Limited blood panel and urinalysis at years 5 and 7 Complete blood panel, urinalysis, and thyroid test yearly after age 7
Years 13-22:	Feed a premium dry senior diet (please ask the staff for recommendations) Comprehensive physical exam every 6 months FDYRC vaccine every 3 years FeLV vaccine yearly (if exposure possible) Rabies vaccine yearly FIV/FeLV test yearly (if patient has exposure to outside cats) Yearly fecal examination (if patient goes outdoors) Dental cleaning every 1-2 years depending upon diet and homecare Blood pressure measurement every 6 months Complete blood panel, urinalysis, and thyroid test yearly

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