Cat Care Hospital loves to hear about people adopting kittens and cats. Bringing a new pet into your home can be exciting and stressful at the same time. Being educated about what to expect from buying a litter box to vaccinations can help reduce this stress. Below is a shopping list of items to put in your home for your new feline family member.
- Litter Box - Check your local pet store for a variety of litter boxes to choose from. Plastic storage containers and small dog litter pans are some other options.
- Litter - Most cats prefer fine-grained, unscented, clumping litter.
- Food bowls - There are many varieties including ceramic, stainless steel and plastic.
- Food - Check with your veterinarian about the best food for your new cat.
- Scratching Post - This is important for your cat to be able to groom its front claws and to keep your furniture looking new. See our web page on buying a scratching post.
- Bed - Even if you plan on your cat sleeping on your bed, she will need a separate place to call her own. Pet beds are available in most stores. You can also be creative and make one with foam and fabric from a local cloth store.
Vaccinations
Kittens (6 weeks-5 months):
It is important to give your kitten a healthy start in life. Kittens require booster shots for the first 6 months of their life. This can become very expensive, so we have decided to help. Our new “Healthy Kitten Value Pack” offers you a discount on all vaccinations your kitten needs in the first 6 months. We have broken it down by visit, so you know what to expect each time your kitten comes in.
6 Weeks - 1st Visit 10% off visit
Distemper #1
Fecal
Feline Leukemia test
Deworm #1
Wellness Exam
9 Weeks - 2nd Visit 15% off visit
Distemper #2
Feline Leukemia #1
Deworm #2
12 Weeks - 3rd Visit 20% off visit
Distemper #3
Feline Leukemia #2
16 Weeks - 4th Visit Rabies Vaccine FREE
Feline Infectious Peritonitis #1
Rabies
19 Weeks - 5th Visit
Feline Infectious Peritonitis #2
**If these steps are followed, you will receive the community service price of:
$60 for a Spay or $40 for a Neuter.
Adult Cats (6 months and older)
If you are adopting a cat 6 months or older and do not know its vaccination history it is important to get all vaccines and tests administered before introducing her into your home. Below is a package we have put together for this type of situation. This package includes:
Rabies
Distemper
Feline Leukemia #1
Feline Leukemia #2*
Feline Infectious Peritonitis #1
Feline Infectious Peritonitis #2*
Feline Leukemia/Feline Aids test
Fecal
Heartworm Test
Wellness Exam
*#2 Boosters are prepaid and will be given three weeks after first appointment.
Please call the clinic at 770-424-6369 for prices. |