RidgleaWest.com

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Office: 817-763-0261
4404 Southwest Blvd.
Fort Worth, TX 76116

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Hours:
Monday
7am-6pm
Tuesday
8am-10am
Wednesday
7am-6pm
Thursday
7am-6pm
Friday
7am-6pm
Saturday
8am-1pm
Sunday
(Closed)

 

Feline Vaccination and Care Schedule

6-8 Weeks

  • First Visit - Physical Examination
  • Vaccination for Panleukopenia, Rhinotracheitis & Calicivirus (PRC)
  • Feline Leukemia (FELV) Blood Test
  • Intestinal Parasite Test (requires stool sample)
  • Worming Medication (if needed)
  • Heartworm Preventive Medication
  • Flea Control

9- 11 Weeks

  • Physical Examination
  • Vaccination for PRC
  • 2nd worming or Intestinal Parasite Re-Test if negative at 6-8 Weeks
  • Discuss Feline Heartworm Disease
  • Heartworm Preventive Medication
  • Flea Control

12-14 Weeks

  • Physical Examination
  • Vaccination for PRC
  • Vaccination for FELV
  • Intestinal Parasite Re-Test
  • Vaccination for Rabies (first Rabies vaccine is good for one year each subsequent vaccine pasts three years)
  • Heartworm Preventive Medication
  • Flea Control

6 Months

  • Physical Examination
  • First Wellness Blood Work
  • First Fluoride Treatment
  • Ovariohysterectomy (OHE - Female) Research has shown that females who have had an OHE before their first heat cycle have a significantly lower incidence of mammary (breast) cancer later in life.
  • Orchiectomy (Neuter - Male) Neutering decreases the incidence of territorial aggression and urine marking
  • Avid Chip - Injecatable Permanent Pet Identification
  • Heartworm Preventive Medication
  • Flea Control

ADULTS

Annually

  • Wellness Blood Work
  • Physical Examination (yearly PE's are important for your pet's health)
  • Intestinal Parasite Test (requires stool sample)
  • Heartworm Preventive Medication
  • Flea Control
  • Teeth cleaned and polished
  • Dental X-ray

Every 3 Years

  • Vaccination for Rabies
  • Vaccination for PRC
  • Vaccination for FELV

SENIOR CATS

Annually

  • Senior Wellness Blood Work for Senior Urinary Analysis (requires urine sample)
  • Physical Examination (yearly PE's are important for your pet's health)
  • Intestinal Parasite Test (requires stool sample)
  • Heartworm Preventive Medication
  • Flea Control
  • Teeth cleaned and polished
  • Dental X-ray

Every 3 Years

  • Vaccination for Rabies
  • Vaccination for PRC
  • Vaccination for FELV

For more information about heartworm prevention,
see our online store.