{"id":60,"date":"2026-10-13T18:50:19","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T23:50:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.familypethospitalofstoneoak.net\/blog\/?p=60"},"modified":"2026-10-13T18:50:19","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T23:50:19","slug":"adopting-a-kitten-this-fall-your-first-year-vet-visit-timeline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.familypethospitalofstoneoak.net\/blog\/adopting-a-kitten-this-fall-your-first-year-vet-visit-timeline\/","title":{"rendered":"Adopting a Kitten This Fall? Your First-Year Vet Visit Timeline"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you’re adopting a kitten this fall, you’re in for a season full of playful surprises. Before long, they’ll be chasing toys, discovering cozy napping spots, and investigating every corner of your home with endless curiosity. As exciting as those first weeks are, they’re also the perfect time to establish healthy habits that will benefit your kitten for a lifetime. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Family Pet Hospital of Stone Oak<\/a> in San Antonio, we help new pet owners navigate the first year with wellness and preventive care, personalized guidance, and plenty of support along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Your Kitten’s First Vet Visit Should Happen Early<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Scheduling your kitten’s first vet visit <\/strong>is one of the best ways to set them up for a healthy first year in San Antonio. We recommend booking your kitten’s first checkup as soon as possible, ideally by 6 weeks of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During that first appointment, our veterinarians<\/a> will perform a nose-to-tail physical exam, check for intestinal parasites and other common health concerns, discuss nutrition, and answer any questions you have about caring for your new pet. It’s also a great opportunity to talk about litter box habits, behavior, and what to expect as your kitten grows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because kittens develop so quickly, they’ll need more than one wellness visit. We recommend exams every three weeks until they’re about 15 to 17 weeks old. After that, most healthy cats transition to wellness and preventive care<\/a> visits twice a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following Your Kitten Vaccine Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While they receive some temporary immune system protection from their mother, that protection gradually fades. That’s why following a kitten vaccine schedule is so important during the first few months of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can typically expect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n