Congratulation on your new kitten, below is a checklist of requirements to keeping your new kitten happy and healthy.
Owning a new kitten can be a very exciting (and busy!) time for pet owners. There are some crucial health care measures that need to be taken to ensure your new furry friend gets the best start in life.
Did you know for new kittens, we offer a FREE Health Check by a Vet and a FREE sample Bag of Hill’s Food, book your appointment now! T&C’s may apply.
KITTEN CHECKLIST
Age Requirements
2 Weeks All Wormer (that controls Roundworm/ Hookworm and Tapeworm)
Flea treatment (ADVANTAGE only at this age).
4 Weeks All Wormer
6-8 Weeks 1st Vaccination F3 or F4
All Wormer – Advocate (fleas/ worms/ heartworm/ ear mites)
To be Microchipped
10 Weeks Advocate can be replaced by Bravecto Plus (flea/tick/heartworm/round and hookworm prevention) every 8 weeks for Life.
12-14 Weeks 2nd Vaccination F3 or F4
All Wormer Monthly Advocate (fleas/ worm/ heartworm/ ear mites) or begin Bravecto Plus
12-15 Weeks Desexing Time (as per the NSW Government regulation July 2020)
16 Weeks 3rd Vaccination
Advocate (fleas/ worm/ heartworm/ ear mites) or begin Bravecto Plus
20 Weeks Either Advocate (fleas/ worm/ heartworm/ ear mites) monthly for life or
Bravecto Plus every 8 weeks for Life (flea/tick/heartworm/round and hookworm prevention)
A tapeworm tablet is recommended every 3 months
An annual health check and vaccination is recommended for life of your cat
FOR LIFE Annual health check, vaccination and heartworm injection (SR12) is recommended
Intestinal worming (Milbemax) continues every 3 months
Bravecto flea and tick preventative continues every 3 months
Ask us how our LifeVAC can help you and your kitten – LifeVAC is a lifetime of vaccinations for your pet.
A one off payment of $575 for a cat & $675 for a dog covers annual vaccinations (which includes a veterinary health check) every year for the life of your pet!
If you have any questions, please contact your local Sydney Animal Hospital; 
Newtown (02)9519 4111
69-73 Erskineville Road Erskineville
Inner West (02)9516 1466
1A Northumberland Ave Stanmore
Norwest (02)8883 0411
Unit 8, 1-3 Celebration Dr Bella Vista
Kellyville (02)8883 0533
106 Windsor Rd Kellyville
Newport (02)9997 4609
1 Palm Rd Newport
Avalon (02)9918 0833
710 Barrenjoey Rd Avalon Beach
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