Feline Wellness Care

We utilize PUREVAX vaccines because they are designed for cats and do not contain adjuvants (immune-stimulating additives) found in many other vaccines. This reduces inflammation at the injection site, which in turn helps decrease the risk of injection-site sarcomas. This makes them our preferred choice for our feline patients.

• Upper Respiratory Vaccine (FVRCP) - $44.03 - This is a core vaccine recommended for all cats, but especially important for multicat households or kitties that have outdoor exposure. It covers Rhinotracheitis (Herpesvirus), Calicivirus, and Panleukopenia. Herpesvirus and Calicivirus are common diseases that cause upper respiratory signs, and panleukopenia is the feline version of parvovirus which is a potentially deadly disease causing vomiting and diarrhea.
• Rabies 1 year - $66.56 - Rabies vaccination is an incredibly important part of feline wellness, for both indoor and outdoor pets. If infected, there is no cure and can easily be transmissible to humans via saliva and blood. From a human health perspective, this is the most important vaccine that we utilize.
• Rabies 3 year - $90.79 - After the first year, and if boosted in the correct timeline, we can then do 3 year rabies vaccines.
• Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) - $74.18 - Feline Leukemia Virus is recommended for all kittens up to age 3, and then annually for any cat with outdoor exposure. As the name implies, it is a virus that causes leukemia and is spread from infected cats easily through saliva and blood.
• Intestinal parasite screening - $108.43 - Intestinal parasites are a common and easily overlooked cause of disease of outdoor and indoor kitties. Some types of worms (roundworms and hookworms for example) will infect humans and cause serious disease. For this reason, we recommend testing and regular deworming throughout the year.
• FeLV/FIV testing - $99.00 - All kittens or new pets should be tested for Feline Leukemia Virus and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (feline version of HIV). While not treatable, knowing a pet is positive will help guide medical decisions for their lifespan.
• Flea, tick and heartworm prevention (price varies depending on weight and age) - We recommend year-round parasite prevention for all cats, regardless of whether they are indoors or outdoors. Fleas are not just a nuisance; they carry many easily preventable diseases like Cat Scratch Fever and tapeworms, to name a few. Cat Scratch Fever is transmissible to humans and causes a fever, lethargy, among many other symptoms.

Kitten Care

The following is our recommended schedule for vaccines, testing and spaying/neutering. Depending on your kitten’s health, this may be subject to change.

8 Weeks Old

• Wellness exam - $90
• FVRCP #1 vaccine - $44.03
• Intestinal Parasite Exam + Giardia testing - $108.43
• First dose of Flea, Tick and Heartworm prevention (also includes intestinal parasite treatment) - ~$39
• Snuggles and snacks (included) 🥰
• Kitten Information Packet (included)

12 Weeks Old

• Technician appointment (if doing well) - $37.50
• FVRCP #2 vaccine - $44.03
• FeLV #1 vaccine - $74.18
• FeLV/FIV testing - $99
• Flea, tick and heartworm prevention - ~$38-42
• Snuggles and snacks (included) 🥰

16 Weeks Old

• Technician appointment (if doing well) - $37.50
• FVRCP #3 vaccine - $44.03
• FeLV #2 vaccine - $74.18
• Rabies 1 year vaccine - $66.56
• Flea, tick and heartworm prevention - $38-$42
• Pre-operative laboratory testing (in preparation of spay or neuter) - $127.43 - $237.71 - This includes a complete blood cell count (checking for anemia, infection and clotting ability), and a chemistry which lets us know how their liver, kidney and protein values are doing.
• Pre-operative medication package - $45 - This includes an anti-nausea medication called maropitant to be given the day prior to the procedure, and gabapentin for sedation and pain. It also helps relieve anxiety while they are here, and we send enough home for post-op sedation as well.

5 months

• Spay/Neuter procedure - $250-$325
• This includes hospitalization, IV catheter placement and fluids during the procedure, sedation and anesthetic drugs, anesthetic monitoring, procedure itself, surgical supplies, and injectable pain medication.
• We require a $150 deposit to be paid to secure your pet's appointment. It is fully refundable if rescheduled or canceled 72 hours prior to the procedure.
• Microchip - $65
• Elizabethan collar (cone of shame) - $16 to $17 depending on size. We also carry surgical shirts which are ~$29.

We understand that this is a lot of information to take in and will go over everything step by step during your appointments with us! We encourage you to ask any questions you may have.

We all know cats are secretive little masters of disguise. This is why every kitty, regardless of lifestyle, should be examined every year to monitor their health. Things can change so rapidly even at a young age, that we want to catch issues before they become a serious problem. At this age, it is important to monitor weight, dental health and behavioral changes and will give you recommendations on nutrition based on exam findings. This is all in addition to the physical exam which checks every major body system for issues.

A typical wellness exam recommendation would look like this:

• Wellness exam - $90
• FVRCP 3 year booster - $44.03
• Rabies 3 year booster - $90.79
• FeLV annual booster - $74.18
• Flea, tick and heartworm prevention (recommended year-round even for indoor cats) - $35/month
• Young wellness labwork package (CBC, small chemistry, and annual fecal exam) - $200

Once a cat reaches 7 years old, they are considered a mature adult, and age 12+ is considered a senior kitty. After 7 years of age is when we really need to be vigilant of changes so we can intercede before their quality of life is affected. It's recommended that Mature Adults are examined annually, and once they become seniors, exams every 6 months are recommended.

Vaccines as listed above

• Blood pressure measurement - $56.50 - Hypertension is an often-overlooked issue in older cats that if caught early, can make a big difference in their overall health as they age. Untreated hypertension can lead to kidney disease, heart disease, sudden blindness, strokes, and many other issues. Early detection is key!
• Annual and Biannual Labwork (chemistry, blood cell count, thyroid, urinalysis, fecal exam) - ranges from $348.55 to $391.85 depending on health status. Labwork is an incredibly important way we can detect disease before your pet becomes symptomatic. If addressed early, we can potentially start treatment before they become sick, and even give them a longer and better quality of life than they would have otherwise had. Our senior labwork package includes a fecal exam as well.

*All of our feline preventive care recommendations are based on the recommendations from the Feline Veterinary Medical Association. For more information, please visit their website: https://catvets.com/resource/senior-care-guidelines/