8677 19th Street, Alta Loma, CA 91701 (909) 980-3575
New Feline Patient Checklist
Physical Examinations: © Good health begins with preventive medical checkups. During the examinations, the doctor will check all the organ systems to make sure your kitten has no birth defects and that he/she is developing normally. © We recommend exams year for pets between the ages of 1 year and 9, then twice yearly. | Physical Exam Scheduled? q |
Nutrition: © Proper nutrition is essential for your cat to thrive. Most cats should be fed twice daily or the food may be left out during the day, providing you measure the amount of food and don’t simply free feed. © In general, we recommend Hills T/D diet as maintenance diet because it helps control dental tartar, obesity and Feline Lower Urinary Tract problems. As alternate diets we recommend Hill’s Healthblend Feline Adult Maintenance or W/D weight control diet. The doctor will discuss your pet’s nutritional status and help you select the appropriate diet for your pet during the consultation. © Vitamins: Most cats will benefit from a well-balanced vitamin/mineral supplement. We recommend Necessities Chewable vitamins. | Diet Vitamins |
Immunizations: © Cats should be immunized against Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Parainfluenza, and Chlamydia once yearly. © Cats should be tested for Feline Leukemia and Feline A.I.D.S. virus at the first visit if not done previously. If negative, we should vaccinate against Feline Leukemia. 2 vaccines are needed the 1st year, then annual boosters. © Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) vaccines are recommended for cats over the age of 16 weeks © Rabies vaccination should be administered every 3 years after the first vaccine which is repeated in 1 year. © We will send you a postcard to remind you when your pet is due for future immunizations. | Feline Leukemia/AIDS Tested? q Vaccinations Scheduled? q |
Internal Parasite Control Most of the parasites live in the intestine and steal nutrients from your pet. The only “worms” you are likely to see are. Roundworms (small pieces of round spaghetti) or Tapeworms (flat linguine or dried rice grains). We perform stool exams to check for the presence of parasites in the intestines, especially the ones you can’t see. © All cats should have a stool test performed to check for the presence of internal parasites every year. | Stool Test Performed? q |
External Parasite Control: © Fleas, ticks, lice, and mites pose a threat to your cat. We highly recommend all cats be placed on the once a month flea control drug using Program, Frontline or both to prevent a flea infestation from occurring in your environment. © We recommend Program Injectable or Oral Flea Control. Frontline can be added safely for heavy infestations. | Flea Control Products |
Ear, Skin and Nail Care: © Ears should be cleaned weekly using an appropriate ear cleaner. We recommend Epi-Otic. Fill the ear canals, massage the base of the canal, and clean out the fluid with cotton balls, not Q-tips. © Your cat can be bathed as frequently as once weekly provided you use the appropriate shampoo. © It is important to keep your pet’s nails trimmed to prevent injury to the toes and to protect you from scratches. We have nail trimmers and Kwik-Stop styptic powder available for you if you need them. | Ear Cleaning Products? q Shampoo? q Nail Trimmer & Kwik Stop? q |
Dental Care: © Dental disease is the most common medical problem of cats, affecting 8 out of 10 cats over the age of 2 years. © Brushing the teeth once daily is advised. We recommend using the CET fingerbrush and poultry flavored toothpaste © Hill’s T/D diet can reduce tartar accumulation by up to 30%. © Even with the best dental care, most cats will require dental cleaning every 12 to 18 months, which can be done here. | Dental Cleaning Products? q |
Sterilization: © We recommend all pets be sterilized at an early age to prevent unwanted pregnancy, reduce the chance of certain tumors, eliminate the problems associated with heat cycle and to prevent infections of the uterus. © Sterilization surgery is generally performed at about 6 months of age. If you are uncertain about whether you wish to breed your cat, try to have any breeding finished by 5 years of age and get the cat spayed before she gets too old. | Sterilization Surgery Scheduled? q |
Healthguard Preventive Medical Programs: © We offer a variety of cost saving preventive medical programs for each age group that can save you up to 20% recommended services and 10% off on the diets we offer. Just another sign of our commitment to you and your pets. Ask our receptionist about these cost saving programs today! | Enrolled in |
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