Anasazi Animal Clinic
Lifetime Health Plan for Felines


Caring for your beloved feline is a life-long commitment. Felines age 4-5 times faster than people and as they age their health care needs accelerate. It is important not only to give vaccines and yearly examinations, but also to give ancillary care that is appropriate for their age. We strongly recommend preventative medicine to avoid having small problems become big ones, and to allow the earliest possible prevention of disease. Below you will find our recommendations for the life-long care of your precious companion:

Kittens:

Feed a premium kitten diet
Comprehensive physical exam at weaning
FVRCP vaccine at 8 and 12 weeks
FeLV vaccine at 12 and 16 weeks (if exposure possible)
FeLV test at weaning
Rabies vaccine at 12 weeks
Deworming at 8, 10 and 12 weeks
Spay or neuter at 6 months

Years 1-11:

Feed a premium adult diet
Comprehensive physical exam yearly
FVRCP vaccine at year 1, then annually (if outdoor exposure)
FeLV vaccine yearly (if exposure possible)
Rabies vaccine at 1 year and then every 3 years
FIV/FeLV test yearly (if patient has exposure to outside cats)
Annual worming
Young Feline Bloodwork, age 1 to 2
Health Check Bloodwork, age 3 to 5
Urinalysis
Baseline EKG
Baseline glaucoma test if breed is predisposed
Dental cleaning every 2 to 3 years, depending upon diet, home care, etc.
(All cats should receive daily teeth brushing)

Years 12-22:

Feed a premium dry senior diet
Comprehensive physical exam every 6 months
FVRCP vaccine annually (if outdoor exposure)
FeLV vaccine yearly (if exposure possible)
Rabies vaccine every 3 years
FIV/FeLV test yearly (if patient has exposure to outside cats)
Annual worming
Annual senior blood panel, urinalysis, thyroid test, blood pressure, EKG and ocular testing
Dental cleaning every 1 to 2 years depending upon diet, home care, etc.
(All cats should receive daily teeth brushing)

See below for important healthcare information for your special friend!

Why does my pet need an annual wellness examination?
Bloodtests, urinalysis, thyroid function - Why is laboratory testing important for my pet
Blood Testing - What It Means
Baseline Electrocardiogram ECG
Glaucoma testing - More than 40 breeds are predisposed to glaucoma
Dental cleaning
Deworming - Intestinal Parasites of Dogs and Cats
Heartworm Prevention - Heartworm Disease
Vaccinations--It's Wise to Immunize
Is Rabies a Threat to My Pet?
Pre-Exam Checklist for Feline
Watch for these signs from your Senior Friend!
Senior Care
Alternative vaccination protocol (discuss with doctor)
Feed a premium dry puppy, adult or senior diet