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Feline Wellness

Southside Mobile Veterinary Services believes in the benefits of regular preventative care, and follows the standards established by American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) and the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) Preventive Healthcare Guidelines. We will make all recommendations that best suit the needs of your individual pet and lifestyle. Ultimately, the decision to accept treatment recommendations is then up to you.

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Kitten on the Stairs

Kitten (Birth up to 1 year)

Comprehensive Physical Examination (every 3-4 weeks for vaccine series, then annually)
Diagnostics
- Every kitten
  - Retroviral Testing - Feline Leukemia (FeLV)/Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) in accordance to existing guidelines
  - Intestinal Parasite Screening
- Customized Plan Based on History and Physical Examination
  - Early Disease Screening
  - Genetic Screening
Therapeutics
- Every kitten
  - Year-round broad-spectrum parasite control with efficacy against heartworms, intestinal parasites, fleas and ticks
- Customized Plan Based on History and Physical Examination
  - Therapeutic Recommendations
  - Dental Recommendations
  - Behavioral Recommendations
  - Environmental Enrichment Recommendations
  - Dietary and Feeding Recommendations
Prevention
- Vaccinations
  - Feline Calicivirus/Herpesvirus/Panleukopenia Viruses (FVRCP/HCP)
  - Rabies
  - Feline leukemia virus
- Microchip Implantation and Lifetime Registration
- Reproductive and Genetic Counseling (including spaying or neutering)
- Counseling regarding infectious and zoonotic diseases

*7 months of age and older

Young Adult (1-6 years old)

Comprehensive Physical Examination (annually)
Diagnostics (single baseline, then as needed)
- Consider Based on Individual Patient
  - Retroviral Testing - Feline Leukemia (FeLV)/Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) in accordance to existing guidelines
  - Intestinal Parasite Screening
  - Complete Blood Count
  - Serum Biochemistry Panel
  - Urinalysis
  - Total T4 (Thyroid)
  - Symmetric dimethylarginine (SDMA) and other kidney indices
  - Blood Pressure
Therapeutics
- Every cat
  - Year-round broad-spectrum parasite control with efficacy against heartworms, intestinal parasites, fleas and ticks
- Customized Plan Based on History and Physical Examination
  - Therapeutic Recommendations
  - Dental Recommendations
  - Behavioral Recommendations
  - Environmental Enrichment Recommendations
  - Dietary and Feeding Recommendations
Prevention
- Vaccinations
  - Feline Calicivirus/Herpesvirus/Panleukopenia Viruses (FVRCP/HCP)
  - Rabies
  - Feline leukemia virus*
- Microchip Implantation and Lifetime Registration
- Reproductive and Genetic Counseling (including spaying or neutering)
- Counseling regarding infectious and zoonotic diseases

*For at risk cats only (such as outdoor cats)

Cat Resting

Big Cat with Bandana

Mature Adult (7-10 years old)

Comprehensive Physical Examination (annually)
Diagnostics (every 1-2 years)
- Consider Based on Individual Patient
  - Retroviral Testing - Feline Leukemia (FeLV)/Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) in accordance to existing guidelines
  - Intestinal Parasite Screening
- Recommended
  - Complete Blood Count
  - Serum Biochemistry Panel
  - Urinalysis
  - Total T4 (Thyroid)
  - Symmetric dimethylarginine (SDMA) and other kidney indices
  - Blood Pressure
Therapeutics
- Every cat
  - Year-round broad-spectrum parasite control with efficacy against heartworms, intestinal parasites, fleas and ticks
- Customized Plan Based on History and Physical Examination
  - Therapeutic Recommendations
  - Dental Recommendations
  - Behavioral Recommendations
  - Environmental Enrichment Recommendations
  - Dietary and Feeding Recommendations
Prevention
- Vaccinations
  - Feline Calicivirus/Herpesvirus/Panleukopenia Viruses (FVRCP/HCP)
  - Rabies
  - Feline leukemia virus*
- Microchip Implantation and Lifetime Registration
- Reproductive and Genetic Counseling (including spaying or neutering)
- Counseling regarding infectious and zoonotic diseases

*For at risk cats only (such as outdoor cats)

Senior (10+ years old)

Comprehensive Physical Examination (every 6 months)
Diagnostics (every 6 months, minimum annually)
- Consider Based on Individual Patient
  - Retroviral Testing - Feline Leukemia (FeLV)/Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) in accordance to existing guidelines
  - Intestinal Parasite Screening
- Strongly Recommended
  - Complete Blood Count
  - Serum Biochemistry Panel
  - Urinalysis
  - Total T4 (Thyroid)
  - Symmetric dimethylarginine (SDMA) and other kidney indices
  - Blood Pressure
Therapeutics
- Every senior
  - Year-round broad-spectrum parasite control with efficacy against heartworms, intestinal parasites, fleas and ticks
- Customized Plan Based on History and Physical Examination
  - Therapeutic Recommendations
  - Dental Recommendations
  - Behavioral Recommendations
  - Environmental Enrichment Recommendations
  - Dietary and Feeding Recommendations
Prevention
- Vaccinations
  - Feline Calicivirus/Herpesvirus/Panleukopenia Viruses (FVRCP/HCP)
  - Rabies
  - Feline leukemia virus*
- Microchip Implantation and Lifetime Registration
- Reproductive and Genetic Counseling (including spaying or neutering)
- Counseling regarding infectious and zoonotic diseases

*For at risk cats only (such as outdoor cats)

Serious Cat

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