Standard Feline Visit
A typical feline annual visit at our clinic includes an annual physical examination performed by one of our licensed veterinarians as well as vaccines against Rabies virus, feline upper respiratory and intestinal diseases, and Feline Leukemia virus.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my cat need to get an annual exam every year?
We highly recommend keeping up with yearly physical exams since they are the best way to ensure that your pet's health is protected. Annual physical exams with our office also allow you to maintain active client status, and ensures that there are no interruptions in your pet's medication schedule, since Florida law requires that we must have examined the pet within the year if we are dispensing prescription medication to you. (This applies to orally administered flea medications as well!)
When can my cat receive the 3 year rabies vaccine?
Florida law requires two consecutive 1 year rabies vaccinations before a 3 year vaccine can be administered. This means that the first three shots must be kept on a strict yearly schedule in order for your pet to qualify for a 3 year vaccine!
Do I have to get a rabies vaccine for my pet?
Yes, under Florida law all cats and dogs 13 weeks of age and older must be vaccinated against the rabies virus.
What does F.V.R.C.P.C. stand for?
The F.V.R.C.P.C. vaccine that we offer protects against feline rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, panleukopenia, and chlamydia psittiaci.
What does the F.V.R.C.P.C. vaccine protect against?
The diseases that the F.V.R.C.P.C. vaccine protect against are airborne respiratory viruses that can have serious consequences, especially in kittens and older cats. Symptoms may include sneezing, runny nose and eyes, drooling, arthritis, pneumonia, and oral lesions among others. The calicivirus is particularly dangerous because symptomatic infections can reoccur at any time after a pet is initially infected.
What is the feline leukemia vaccine protect against?
Feline Leukemia is a virus that suppresses the immune system and can also cause anemia or lymphoma. Feline Leukemia is the second leading cause of death in cats, and it kills 85% of the cats diagnosed within three years. This virus is a very serious threat to feline health, making the vaccine an incredibly valuable resource in protecting your pet's health.
Why don't we vaccinate against Feline AIDs(FIV) at Gull Point Animal Hospital?
We do not carry the feline AIDs(FIV) vaccine at Gull Point Animal Hospital, nor do we recommend it, because the vaccine has been found to have minimal effectiveness, and can also confuse the testing for the disease.
Which vaccines do we recommend for feline patients?
We recommend a full set of vaccinations for all of our feline patients, especially those that go outside on a daily basis or have a history of home escape or attempted escape. Although most of these diseases are only high risk to animals that venture outside, it is not possible to guarantee that your cat will never become lost outside, and so it best to plan ahead for potential accidents. The feline diseases that we vaccinate against are serious, and with the inexpensive price of vaccines it is well worth vaccinating to play it safe with your cat's health.
Does my cat need to get an annual exam every year?
We highly recommend keeping up with yearly physical exams since they are the best way to ensure that your pet's health is protected. Annual physical exams with our office also allow you to maintain active client status, and ensures that there are no interruptions in your pet's medication schedule, since Florida law requires that we must have examined the pet within the year if we are dispensing prescription medication to you. (This applies to orally administered flea medications as well!)
When can my cat receive the 3 year rabies vaccine?
Florida law requires two consecutive 1 year rabies vaccinations before a 3 year vaccine can be administered. This means that the first three shots must be kept on a strict yearly schedule in order for your pet to qualify for a 3 year vaccine!
Do I have to get a rabies vaccine for my pet?
Yes, under Florida law all cats and dogs 13 weeks of age and older must be vaccinated against the rabies virus.
What does F.V.R.C.P.C. stand for?
The F.V.R.C.P.C. vaccine that we offer protects against feline rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, panleukopenia, and chlamydia psittiaci.
What does the F.V.R.C.P.C. vaccine protect against?
The diseases that the F.V.R.C.P.C. vaccine protect against are airborne respiratory viruses that can have serious consequences, especially in kittens and older cats. Symptoms may include sneezing, runny nose and eyes, drooling, arthritis, pneumonia, and oral lesions among others. The calicivirus is particularly dangerous because symptomatic infections can reoccur at any time after a pet is initially infected.
What is the feline leukemia vaccine protect against?
Feline Leukemia is a virus that suppresses the immune system and can also cause anemia or lymphoma. Feline Leukemia is the second leading cause of death in cats, and it kills 85% of the cats diagnosed within three years. This virus is a very serious threat to feline health, making the vaccine an incredibly valuable resource in protecting your pet's health.
Why don't we vaccinate against Feline AIDs(FIV) at Gull Point Animal Hospital?
We do not carry the feline AIDs(FIV) vaccine at Gull Point Animal Hospital, nor do we recommend it, because the vaccine has been found to have minimal effectiveness, and can also confuse the testing for the disease.
Which vaccines do we recommend for feline patients?
We recommend a full set of vaccinations for all of our feline patients, especially those that go outside on a daily basis or have a history of home escape or attempted escape. Although most of these diseases are only high risk to animals that venture outside, it is not possible to guarantee that your cat will never become lost outside, and so it best to plan ahead for potential accidents. The feline diseases that we vaccinate against are serious, and with the inexpensive price of vaccines it is well worth vaccinating to play it safe with your cat's health.