Can someone please list a time line of things i should do for my new kitten. He is 3 months old.?

Question

Shots, Neutering, Vaccinations, things like that

Answer 1

when you take him into the vets this week, you and your vet will be able to go over all of these questions and any others you want answered.

Answer 2

Get spay/neutered, vaccinated and health checked ASAP
Cat Vaccination Schedule

8 weeks to 1 year

8 weeks - First vaccination shot (FVRCP).

12 weeks

Feline Leukemia shot (FeLV) (only if pretest is negative). A second (FeLV) shot given 2 to 3 weeks later. Second vaccination shot (FVRCP).

4 months

Rabies and third vaccination shot (FVRCP).

Adult Cats

FVRCP

Yearly. Cats 13 weeks or older that have not been vaccinated should have an initial vaccine then a booster in 2 to 4 weeks.

FeLV

Yearly. Cats not previously vaccinated need the two injection series (only if pretest is negative).

Rabies

Yearly (depending on vaccine and state requirements

Worming
In kittens, because prenatal infection does not occur, egg excretion begins later than in puppies, and in most areas, the risk of roundworms and hookworms in cats is comparatively lower; de-worming for kittens can be started effectively at 6 weeks of age and be repeated at 8 and 10 weeks.



Newly acquired puppies and kittens should obtain the de-worming history of their new pet and contact their veterinarian to determine if additional de-worming is needed

Answer 3

Has he had any vaccines yet? If not, he should get his vaccines now, and repeat after a month. Then every year.
He should also get a de-worming medicine, and repeat in 2 weeks if it is the first time, or in a month, if he's had one before. Then he will take a de-wormer every month until he is 6 months old and then every 6 months.
He also needs de-flea-ing. A spot on ampoule for his age is necessary, or spray with Frontline. Repeat every month.
Neutering is recommended after he is 6-7 months old.

Answer 4

VET - First shots (needs boosters every month)
- Litter Train (If isn't already)
- Feed it Kitten food (Has all the nutrients that a growing Kitten needs)
- Get toys (ie noisy balls with bells inside, Don't use anything that has feathers on it at this point, they will attempt to eat it)
- Give tons of attention (Tug on the ears and tail gently to get them used to occasional abuse just in case they are ever exposed to children. Therefore they will not react with violence towards the child.)
- Begin to clip the tips of there nails (now so they will be accustomed to it)
- Begin bathing (now so they will be accustomed to it)
ENJOY (any qu. E-mail me or ask a vet)

Answer 5

I agree with what everyone here is saying about shots, etc., but would like to add that you should get your kitten microchipped as well. Also, ensure that you are feeding him a diet specifically for kittens, not any adult cat food. At 3 months, he should just be weaned from his mom.

I've attached a couple of "kitten tutorial" websites to help you and your new kitten off to a good start.

Good luck!

Answer 6

He should have got his first vaccines already...so do that right away. Have him neutered as soon as the vet will do it.

Answer 7

Since he is 3 months of age, hes officially ready to have all of the above done. You may also want to have him tested for feline lukemia, as safety measure. The sooner you get it done, the better. After its over, unless he becomes ill, you just need to bring him back for his regular vaccs. and check-ups. Good luck!