How often does my kitten need to go to the veterinarian?

Well, first bring your kitten to the veterinarian as soon as you get your kitten, so we can do a physical exam, get them off to a great start. And then from there, the veterinarian will let you know when the next time that they need to come in for follow-up blood work when to spay and neuter them, and what vaccines need to be done. But get started right away.

Bring the kitten in right away so we can discuss this. Different ages require them to come at different times. For example, let's say you get a 14-week-old cat. They might not be coming as frequently as that of a 4 or 6-week-old kitten, who we need to see more regularly.

Your kitten should come to the veterinarian about every three weeks until they're about four months of age. We have a series of things we're going to want to talk about and a series of vaccines. Most importantly, we're going to follow the progress of your kitty behavior-wise and health-wise and make sure that they're headed in the right direction.

We recommend starting around six to eight weeks, and then we recommend that they come back every three weeks for boosters. They're not going to be fully vaccinated until they've completed their full kitten shots. Also, during that time, we are checking to ensure that they are growing and developing properly. They come to see us until they're about four months old.

While they're young, around eight weeks, they will be going quite often, potentially every three to four weeks. We complete the series of vaccines in the first few months of their life. After they're fully vaccinated and if they get spayed or neutered, it'll usually be a yearly exam. But initially, there are quite a few kitten exams and visits to the veterinarian.

It is recommended that you take your kitten to the vet as soon as possible after you bring them home. This initial visit will allow the vet to assess their health and provide important information about vaccines, deworming, and other care. After that, follow your veterinarian's recommendations for regular checkups.

It's recommended that your kitten has their first visit around five to six weeks of age or whenever you adopt them. After that, they should visit the veterinarian every three weeks for physical exams, intestinal parasite screenings, and vaccinations until they're about 16 to 20 weeks old. After that, annual visits are recommended.