Kitten Vet Visit Checklist

What to bring

• ●Any records from the shelter, rescue, or breeder, including vaccination or deworming history.
• ●The name of the food your kitten is currently eating.
• ●Microchip number if known.
• ●A fresh stool sample if your clinic requests one.
• ●Notes on eating, drinking, litter use, energy, and anything you've noticed.

Questions to ask your veterinarian

These are discussion prompts — your veterinarian tailors the plan to your kitten.

• ●Which vaccines do you recommend for my kitten, and on what timeline for our situation?
• ●What parasite prevention and deworming are appropriate for my region?
• ●When would you recommend discussing spay or neuter for my kitten?
• ●Is my kitten microchipped, and are the registry details up to date?
• ●Are there any tests you recommend for a new kitten?
• ●What signs should make me call you — or an emergency clinic — sooner rather than later?

Visit checklist

• ✓Records and vaccination/deworming history gathered.
• ✓Current food name noted.
• ✓Microchip number recorded (if known).
• ✓Stool sample if requested.
• ✓Written list of questions, including vaccines, parasite prevention, and spay/neuter timing.
• ✓Notes on any observations to share.

What not to assume

• ✕Do not assume a vaccine or deworming schedule from the internet applies to your kitten — your veterinarian sets timing.
• ✕Do not assume one visit is enough; early care often involves a planned series your vet will outline.
• ✕Do not assume an indoor kitten needs nothing — discuss appropriate care with your vet.
• ✕Do not give any medication or dewormer without veterinary guidance.

When to contact a veterinarian

Kittens can become seriously ill quickly, and even a short time without eating can be dangerous. Do not use this page to diagnose symptoms — when in doubt, call.

• →Refusal to eat or drink, or noticeably less eating — kittens should not go long without food.
• →Vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy, weakness, or collapse.
• →Difficulty breathing, repeated sneezing with discharge, or pale gums.
• →Seizures, suspected poisoning, or any injury or fall.
• →Straining in the litter box, signs of pain, or rapid worsening of any kind.