Preventive Care


Preventive care is the most important factor in maintaining your cat’s health.

  1. Vaccinations: We recommend vaccinating for Feline Rhinotracheitis/Feline Calicivirus/Panleukopenia (FVRCP) and Rabies. Outdoor cats should also receive the Feline Leukemia Virus vaccine. We follow the AAFP’s guidelines for vaccinations. Vaccinations are only done with an examination by a veterinarian to ensure your cat is healthy enough to receive vaccines. Vaccine Brochure

  1. Parasite control

    •  Fleas:

      • Where does my cat get them?

        • Fleas are found outside. Even if your cat only goes outside once, they can pick up fleas. If you have a dog, the dog can bring fleas inside. Any exposure to open windows or screens can allow a flea infestation as well.

      • Why are they a problem?

        • Fleas multiply rapidly, laying many eggs. The eggs can persist in the environment (especially carpets, fabric, closets or other dark areas) for several months.

        • In a severe flea infestation, you cat can become very sick. Fleas suck blood and if there are enough present, they can cause anemia or blood loss in your cat which can lead to an emergency.

        • Some cats have a flea allergy and will develop severe skin problems due to fleas.

        • While fleas do not live directly on people, they can bite people and cause redness and irritation to the skin

        • Fleas can carry some infectious diseases such as tapeworms and cat scratch disease

      • How to treat:

        1. It is recommended to use a flea medication obtained from a veterinarian. There are many over the counter products that may be ineffective and unsafe for your cat. NEVER apply dog flea medication to a cat, this can result in tremors and severe illness.

        2. Every cat or dog in the house needs to be treated at the same time, once monthly, for at least 3 months to get rid of the fleas in the environment. The first application will kill live fleas present on the pet and prevent new fleas from attaching, but the eggs that are left in the environment can then hatch and reattach at the end of the month.  To break the life cycle, treatment for at least 3 months is recommended. If your cat goes outside or you have a dog, you will need to treat during the months when the temperatures are over 40 degrees (usually April – November).

  2. Intestinal Parasites:

  3. Heart worm disease: