Kitten/New Cat Health Questionnaire

New Cat / Kitten Health Check Questionnaire

Please note - we require a separate form for each cat.

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Name *

First

Last

Email *

Kitten / Cat's name *

About the appointment:

Have you already arranged an appointment for your kitten / cat? *

Yes No

When is the appointment? *

When your new cat or kitten comes in for it's appointment, our vets will perform a thorough health examination (including checking for fleas and ear mites) as well as checking a few other bits and pieces where relevant e.g. double checking the sex of a kitten / double checking the likely age of the kitten / does the microchip number correspond with the paperwork etc.

If your cat/kitten has NOT HAD any vaccinations previously, are you happy for our vets to start the course today (if appropriate)? A vaccination course requires 2 vaccinations which must be given 3-4 weeks apart. *

If your cat/kitten has ALREADY STARTED a vaccination course, are you happy for our vets to administer the second part at this appointment if appropriate? *

Please tell us about your cat:
Understanding your new cat's lifestyle and preferences is important for us to be able to make appropriate treatment recommendations.

How long have you owned your new cat/kitten for? *

Where did you get your new kitten/cat? e.g Rescue centre, gumtree, breeder. Please tell us which Rescue Centre if applicable. *

Was your kitten/cat been checked by a vet before you took it home? *

Once settled in / old enough, do you expect your new cat to be: *

Are there any other pets at home? Please specify. *

Are children likely to be interacting with your new cat/kitten? Please provide a rough age range of these children. *

When was the last recorded vaccination for your new pet (if any)? Please specify which vaccine brand was used. ( this information is available in your cat's vaccine record card) *

According to the vaccine record, when is your cat/kitten due it's next vaccination? *

When was your new cat/kitten given a worming treatment last? *

Has your new cat/kitten had any flea treatments applied. IF SO when and which brand? *

Do you have any plans to travel abroad with your cat? *

How has your new cat/kitten settled in?

How has your new cat settled in? Please describe. e.g. confident, playful, shy, hiding away *

What is the relationship like between your new cat and any other pets living in the house? Please give brief description. *

Roughly how much does your new cat/kitten eat per day? *

What types of food are you offering your new cat/kitten? *

Please tell us which brands you normally feed your new cat/kitten. *

What treats do you offer your new cat/kitten? How regularly does he/she get these? *

The health of your new cat or kitten

Please describe your new cat/kitten's normal attitude to food: *

How much does your cat/kitten drink? *

Has this changed since you've owned your new cat/kitten? *

How often does your cat/kitten have vomiting or diarrhoea? Please give a brief description. *

Does your cat/kitten suffer from itchy skin or ears? Please give a brief description. *

Has your cat/kitten's thirst changed? *

How often does your cat/kitten cough or sneeze? Please give a brief description. *

Does your cat/kitten tend to suffer with runny / sticky eyes or nose? Please give brief description. *

Does your cat/kitten show any signs of stiffness / hesitation when jumping / is slow going up or down stairs? Please give a brief description. *

Please provide details of any other concerns or questions you may have about your new cat/kitten. *

Last but not least.... (I bet you didn't realise quite how many questions your vet typically asks about your cat in a consultation!)

Other than flea and worming treatment, have you given your new cat/kitten any medication or supplements? *

Yes - I give him/her medication or supplements recommended someone else. No.

Please tell us what medication or supplements you give AND when these were last administered *

At the end of (sometimes during) the examination, the vet will call you to discuss what they have found with your new cat/kitten and decide with you a treatment plan (if relevant). They will be happy to discuss any concerns you may have had with your new cat/kitten and will be able to offer advice on other relevant issues such as neutering, microchipping, insurance etc.

Please ensure you have a (charged - you'd be surprised!) mobile phone with you and that our vets are able to contact you on this throughout your appointment slot.