Found a kitten living under our pourch, she is now our lil luv bug and likes to come into the house for play time, we have been working on her trust for about a month now and are not sure when she needs to go to vet for shots and cost for them generally??
2007-07-31 18:09:03 · 12 answers · asked by mistressdamzell 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Kittens can get their first shots between 6-8 weeks.
Kittens are vaccinated in a series of 3 shots at 2 to 4 week intervals. The FVRCPC vaccine includes protection against rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, panleudopenia and chlamydia. Leukemia and FIP vaccinations are given with the FVRCPC vaccine.
Kittens older than 4 months that go outside are encouraged to receive a rabies vaccine also. But please keep your kitty inside, it's so much safer.
It is important to run fecal samples to check for parasites as a kitten is going through the initial vaccination series. This test will identify intestinal worm eggs, as well as some other microscopic parasites such as Coccidia or Giardia.
Depending on geographical area, husbandry, number of cats and other factors, additional testing and preventative medications may be necessary. Such testing includes heartworm, leukemia, FIV, and FIP.
As far as the cost, it depends on the vet, but it should be under $50 for the exam and the first FVRCPC vaccination, and around $20 for the fecal test. Any wormer or minor meds would cost a little more, but generally not expensive.
She'll have to go back for her 2nd and 3rd boosters, no exam fee - the boosters are about $15-20 each.
Sounds like your new baby picked a good home! Best wishes to you all!
2007-07-31 19:19:36 · answer #1 · answered by Suzi 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You should take her in for a check-up right away.
First round of shots should be started at 6-8 weeks of age. She should also be checked for parasites, and you might consider having her tested for FeLV and FIV. She will also need those shots boostered every three weeks or so until she's 16 weeks.
She will need at the very least the feline distemper vaccination, and, when she's old enough, rabies as well. There is a vaccination for FeLV you should also consider. Costs for vaccinations vary widely by region, but I would say you should expect to pay between $10 and $20 per vaccination.
2007-07-31 18:18:26 · answer #2 · answered by Sooner 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would say to take the cat to the vet as soon as possible. They need to test the kitten for diseases and to give the right vaccines. Is the cat indoor or outdoor? If outdoor, the kitten need more shots because of the outdoors. Good luck. Also, the shots are about $100 to $150. Depends on the vet and if you get him declawed and all of that.
2007-07-31 18:14:15 · answer #3 · answered by amysbuttabutta 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
She should go to the vet right away. She needs distemper shots at 8, 12, and 16 weeks. She will need rabies at 16 weeks as well. She will also need to be dewormed. She needs to be tested for feline leukemia and vaccinated against it if she tests negative. She will also need to be spayed between 8 weeks old and 6 months old depending on your vets beliefs.
Costs depend on your area. I live in a major US city and here's the breakdown of what I paid for my kitten. If you live in a small town, it may be half this amount or less.
Vet check: $24.00
Rabies: $18.00
Disterper: $18.00 (x3 for boosters)
Feline Leukemia test: $60.00
Deworm: $12.00
Spay: $240.00
If your cat has fleas, ear mites, or other medical issues this will add to your cost. I chose not to vaccinate for feline leukemia because mine is indoors only.
You will have to repeat the rabies, distemper and vet check once a year.
2007-07-31 20:06:15 · answer #4 · answered by GoldfishPond 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give the kitty some time. Make sure to cuddle often so it can gain your trust. You have to realize where it came from and where it is now is a worldly change. The kitten will come around in due time. To get the cat in the carrier you can either wrap it up like a papoose in a towel or small blanket so that only the head is exposed or hold the front and back paws together and force the kitten in the carrier. Make sure there is a blanket or towel for it to lay on. May sound cruel but it is necessary. You can also put the food bowl in the carrier so the kitten has to enter it to eat then give it some time to get used to the carrier. Thank you for rescuing the homeless critter. I commend you! Please have him/her spayed or neutered.
2016-05-19 21:13:01 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.petcaretips.net/cat_vaccination_schedule.html
SPCA offers low cost exams and shots on Saturday here in Dallas, with a long waiting time. $28 exam and $11 shots
Vet charges office visit $48 and shots $22.
2007-07-31 18:27:28 · answer #6 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recomend taking her now to get her shots and get her fixed! the shots and vet visit usually cost around 150, but you might want to check with your local animal shelter because they normally have great places to get your pets fixed and vaccinated at a lowered price. The shelter I volunteer for does low cost spay/neuter and vaccine clinics and microchips. all of it cost 70$.. best of luck
2007-07-31 19:01:42 · answer #7 · answered by animluv 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most vets will request a physical exam with shots. Both should run around $125. Six months is the right age for kitty's first shots.
2007-07-31 18:34:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I don't know about the cost but, you could look that up. Anyway, you should take your kitten for shots immediately!! For you and your kitten. The shots will benefit your kitten definitely but, it'll also benefit you too because germs won't spread.
2007-08-01 00:28:28 · answer #9 · answered by xXCeeLee 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Here is a link to kitten vaccines schedule -- lets you know what age for each shot...
http://www.pet-dog-cat-supply-store.com/index.php?nic=kitten-vaccination-schedule
2007-07-31 18:36:58 · answer #10 · answered by huntjumper66 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋