| Age |
Veterinary |
Care Development |
| 8 Wks. |
At 8 weeks, the kitten will have a first vaccination.
This series will include Panleukopenia, Feline Rhinotracheitis,
Chlamydia, and Calci virus. Check kitten for intestinal parasites
by submitting stool sample.
|
The mother begins to wean the kittens at 4-5
weeks and the kitten begins to seek littermate companionship.
Baby teeth are nearly all present. They can start to begin
lapping kitten formula food. |
| 12 Wks. |
12 Weeks Second in a series of vaccinations,
which will repeat same as before. In addition, the first Feline
Leukemia vaccine is given. The Vet may recommend testing for
Leukemia before the vaccine is given.
|
Kittens need lots of human contact at this age.
They should be handled gently, played with, and treated as
an individual. They learn to develop close ties with new human
friends and will explore the new surroundings. |
| 16 Wks. |
16 Weeks Third and final vaccine given for FVRCP,
Feline Leukemia and Rabies. Recheck the stool for intestinal
parasites.
|
Kittens grow very rapidly and appetite increases
dramatically. They begin to develop better motor control and
begin to leap. |
| 5 - 6 Months |
At this time they are ready
for spay or neuter depending on development. Declawing may
also be an option at this time. |
Beginning at about 4 months, the baby teeth
begin to fall out, allowing the adult teeth to push through
the gums. Teething can cause sore gums and causes the kitten
to chew things. They now become very attached to their new
human family.
|
6 Mths.
- 1 Year |
Revaccinate at one year and yearly thereafter.
Repeat stool analysis on a yearly basis. Now is aalso the
time to be stepping up to an adult formulation diet.
|
Fully mature at 1 year, but becomes sexually
inquisitive around 5-6 months. Female experiences first heat
cycle at 7-8 months. They are now looking like an adult cat.
The male can begin to be territorial and aggressive if allowed
to roam. |
