Kitten tips needed

[SilverBellsandCockleShells]

Following on from my previous thread (here), we seem to have acquired ourselves two extra houseguests. (Pics on profile).

It's been a while since I had a kitten, and I'd forgotten how manic they are! Anyway, can anyone tell me at what stage they need to go to the vets for jabs, etc.? Also, as we have a boy and a girl, I know it's important to get them done quickly. At what age can I get at least one of them done?

Thanks!

They can be spayed / neutered from about 5 months, but it depends on their size as well.

Jabs - I think it's from a few weeks old. Contact your local vets, as very often they have cheap packages where you can get all jabs for the first year, plus neutering, for a good price.

HTH

Thanks CCL!

about 4-5 months for neutering and best get the girl done first as siblings will mate and 12 -15 weeks for the first jabs vets4 pets have a vaccination scheme going at the moment i think where you pay £99 for the intial and then this covers jabs for life worth looking into

Thanks, I'll speak to the vet about neutering then. Obviously the last thing I want is inbred kittens!

I knew I'd forget something, how long do I need to keep them in? (They've actually been outside for an explore on the patio, but under close supervision) How long until they know it's home and we can just let them roam?

Thanks

DOn't let them out until they have had their jabs.

My vet lets you make an appointment with a nurse for advice and general health check - yours might do something similar.

BTW I had a cat with the dark torti colouring of one of yours. Be prepared - that colouring is invisible under a bush/hedge which makes it very easy to hunt.

OK, sashh, will see what the vets can do.

Good at hunting is a good thing here! Saves vermin problems and cuts down food bills! ;-)