Bringing Home a Kitten
When you plan on adding a kitten to your family, it can be important to make sure you’re prepared. Kittens need checkups and other care to keep them in good health and lower their risk of illness. We at Oak Grove Veterinary Hospital in San Jose, CA, offer routine exams, vaccinations, heartworm prevention, and other services for kittens. Here are some tips on welcoming your new kitten to your home.
Clear a Safe Area
Kittens might need a secure area that keeps them safe from harm. Create a designated area for your kitten with a bed, food and water dishes, a litter box and other supplies. This area helps your kitten stay safe, especially if you have other pets in your home or younger kids. Let your kitten get used to this space, since he might be nervous at being in new surroundings at first.
Make Veterinary Care Appointments
Your kitten might benefit from a routine exam to make sure he is in good health. If your kitten has any health issues, our veterinary team can provide treatment. Your kitten will also need core vaccines, such as vaccines against feline distemper. He may also need booster shots later on. During these visits, you can discuss any concerns you have about your kitten or ask for guidance on what to feed him and how much.
Start Preventative Care from Pests and Parasites
Keep your kitten safe from fleas, ticks and heartworms with preventative measures. We can provide you with flea and tick medicine to help keep these pests away. You can also talk to a vet on our team about heartworm prevention for your kitten. These pests and parasites can cause serious health problems for pets so it’s important to protect your kitten.
Get a Routine Exam, Vaccinations, and Flea and Tick Prevention from a Veterinarian on Our Veterinary Team
Call (408) 227-1661 to make an appointment with us at Oak Grove Veterinary Hospital. A veterinarian in San Jose, CA, on our veterinary team can examine your kitten, give vaccinations, offer flea and tick prevention, and provide other care. A “veterinarian near me” is here to help.