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What does my 13-week-old kitten need at her first vet visit?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 30 days old

A kitten that is 13 weeks. Never had shots of vaccines or fixed. What exactly should I be getting in the first visit ( multiple visits required?) And is it best to go to a vet to get accurate advice?

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Answered By Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH

Veterinarian

Published on July 31st, 2017

Hello and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! At 13 weeks of age, Waffles will need her Feline Calicivirus-Panleukopenia-Feline Herpes Virus vaccine. She will need this vaccine 2 more times, each time given 3-4 weeks apart. I would also recommend she get her Feline Leukemia Vaccine at this time as well, especially if you plan on having her as an outdoor cat. She will need to receive a booster on this vaccine in 3-4 weeks. Depending on what state you live in, she may receive her Rabies vaccine now or when is 16 weeks old. There may be an associated county tag required to purchase. In addition, she will need a fecal test, Feline Leukemia/Feline Immunodeficiency virus testing (small sample of blood is taken) to ensure she is negative for these two viruses. She may need to be dewormed if she has not already. This is a tasty liquid that is given to kitties orally. I would also recommend you seek additional council from your primary care veterinarian. They will best be able to provide a tailored vaccine plan depending on Waffle's current and future life style.

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    Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

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    Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! There will be multiple visits. The first visit bring a stool sample. The Vet will perform a physcial exam, deworm her, test her for Feline Leukemia and FIV, and give her the first FVRCP vaccine. They then recommend that you come back again in 3-4 weeks to give the final FVRCP, Rabies vaccine and may deworm her again. We usually recommend spaying around 6 months. Yes, it is always recommend that you get advice from a Vet you trust!. Good luck with Waffles!

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