Cats do things their own way, and their veterinary care should fit that. Dr. Brittney Kilgore, DVM, built Cat Care of Fayette on a simple belief: every cat deserves care shaped around who they are. Before we recommend anything, we take time to learn your cat’s age, lifestyle, personality, and health history. Behavior concerns, vaccine decisions, and preventive planning all get handled with your cat in mind. For us, personalized care is the standard, and it’s how we practice every day.
Wellness Care and Prevention
What Skipping Checkups Can Cost Your Cat
Cats are wired to hide pain and illness. It’s a survival instinct, and it works against them when they need timely care. By the time most owners notice something is wrong, a condition that could have been managed early has often progressed into something more serious and more expensive to treat. Regular wellness visits give a trained veterinarian the chance to spot changes sooner, before they turn into serious problems.
Each missed checkup means one less data point on your cat’s weight, bloodwork, dental health, and vaccine status. Without consistent records, it is much harder to tell when something has shifted. Wellness care works because it builds a health history over time, and that history gives your cat the best possible chance at a long, comfortable life. Even a cat who eats well, plays, and seems like herself can be dealing with early kidney changes, dental pain, or gradual weight loss that’s easy to miss at home. A hands-on exam, a scale, and a few simple tests can reveal what your cat never will.
Preventive Services Designed for Cats at Every Life Stage
Cat Care of Fayette offers wellness and preventive services matched to where your cat is in life. Each service below is chosen to give your cat protection that fits their age and lifestyle, and we’ll walk you through which ones make sense for them.
How We Build and Deliver Your Cat’s Care Plan
Learning Your Cat's Full Health Picture
Before we make any recommendations, we ask questions. Age, diet, indoor or outdoor access, behavior, and previous health history all shape how your cat’s care should be structured. If you have records or notes from past vet visits, including visits at another clinic, bring them along. Dr. Kilgore uses this information so that every decision rests on what’s relevant to your cat’s life, rather than on general guidelines.
Putting the Plan Together
Once we understand the full picture, we build a care plan around your cat’s needs. It covers which vaccines are due, whether titer testing is a better fit, and any preventive measures worth prioritizing. We explain every recommendation so you understand the reasoning and can ask questions before moving forward. If something doesn’t fit your cat’s temperament or your budget, tell us and we’ll adjust. The goal is a plan you feel confident about.
Carrying Out Your Cat's Care
If you approve a service, we do it during the same visit whenever we can, which keeps things efficient without cutting corners. We give vaccines carefully and handle any additional procedures with your cat’s comfort in mind. We explain what’s happening before and during treatment, so you always know what we’re doing and why.
Sending You Home Prepared
You’ll leave with clear instructions, which makes a real difference in how well your cat recovers and stays healthy between visits. We’ll tell you which mild post-vaccine reactions to watch for, when to call if something seems off, and what to change at home. Good aftercare starts with information you can use.
Keeping Your Cat's Care on Schedule
Preventive care works when it stays consistent. Dr. Kilgore and our team send reminders for upcoming boosters, annual exams, and any next steps in your cat’s plan. If a concern comes up before your next scheduled visit, call us early. Staying ahead of problems is the whole point of preventive care.
Why Choose Our Approach to Wellness Care and Prevention
Cat Care of Fayette is a feline-exclusive practice. Every exam room, every protocol, and every team member is focused on cats. That focus matters most for cats who find traditional multi-species clinics stressful. Dr. Kilgore combines traditional veterinary medicine with an integrative approach, weighing options like titer testing alongside standard vaccine schedules, so your cat’s care plan reflects their whole life and not only the vaccine calendar.
Beyond clinical expertise, we believe you deserve straightforward answers and a team that listens. Whether you’re starting your kitten’s vaccine series or weighing titer testing for a longtime indoor cat, you’ll get clear, judgment-free guidance at every step. Preventive care done well helps your cat feel good for longer, and we’re here to help you do it.
Catch Problems Before Your Cat Shows Them
Preventive care is one of the areas of veterinary medicine where starting early pays off most for your cat’s long-term health. Dr. Kilgore and our team take that seriously, which is why every wellness plan is built around your cat. The earlier we learn what’s normal for them, the sooner we can notice when something changes.
Book your cat’s wellness visit today. Call 770.716.5651 to schedule. Check out our Facebook page for cat health tips, clinic updates, and a closer look at the care we provide every day.
FAQs
How much is a wellness exam for a cat?
The cost of a wellness exam depends on the clinic, your location, and the services included in the visit. At Cat Care of Fayette, we discuss pricing upfront so nothing comes as a surprise. Call us or send an appointment request, and we’ll give you current pricing based on what your cat needs. Mentioning your cat’s age and any vaccines you’re considering helps us give you a more accurate number.
What vaccines do cats need?
Most cats need the core vaccines: rabies and FVRCP, which covers feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, and panleukopenia. We may recommend additional vaccines, such as feline leukemia, depending on your cat’s lifestyle and exposure to other cats. Your veterinarian will review your cat’s history and home environment to build the right vaccine plan. Kittens receive a series of shots over their first several months.
Do cats need annual checkups?
Yes. We strongly recommend annual wellness visits for adult cats, even when they seem perfectly healthy. Because cats are so good at masking illness, a trained eye can often spot early changes you wouldn’t notice at home. Regular checkups help us catch problems early and keep your cat’s preventive plan current. Senior cats and cats with health conditions may benefit from more frequent visits, and we’ll tell you what makes sense for yours.
How much is the cat rabies vaccine?
Rabies vaccine pricing varies by practice and region. We offer both 1-year and 3-year options, and the price difference between them may help you decide. Keep in mind that the 3-year vaccine requires a current 1-year vaccine first. Call the clinic for current pricing, and your veterinarian can help you choose the option that fits your cat’s vaccination history.
What is the FVRCP vaccine for cats?
FVRCP stands for feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, and panleukopenia, three highly contagious diseases that can seriously affect a cat’s respiratory system and overall health. This combination vaccine is a core vaccine, which means we recommend it for virtually all cats regardless of lifestyle. Kittens typically receive a series of three doses, and adult cats get boosters to maintain protection.
