Records & paperwork7 min read
Kitten vaccine and deworming records: a 16-week template
A simple records template, kept from week 6 onward, makes every kitten vet visit calmer. Boosters land at the right intervals; deworming reads from a date, not a guess; the lifetime record starts clean.
The Driyu team
Pet safety editorial
Quick answer: For each visit, log: date, kitten weight, vaccines given (name and product), deworming dose, any reactions noted, next-visit date. The AAFP-aligned schedule typically runs from 6 to 16 weeks with boosters; talk to your vet about your kitten’s specifics.
Why a template helps
Kitten visits move fast: weight check, vaccine, deworming, social discussion of food and litter, scheduled next-visit. By the time you remember the kitten’s exact weight or which vaccine was given, you are at the next clinic.
A short template carries the right fields and the visit-to-visit memory.
AAFP-aligned schedule (general)
The American Association of Feline Practitioners publishes the most widely followed kitten vaccine schedule. The core vaccines — FVRCP (panleukopenia, calicivirus, rhinotracheitis) and rabies — are recommended for essentially all kittens. FeLV is core for kittens given indoor/outdoor lifestyles and high-risk environments. Specifics depend on the individual kitten and local disease pressure — ask your vet.
A template per visit
- Visit date:
- Kitten weight:
- FVRCP given: product name and lot if available
- FeLV given: product name and lot if available
- Rabies given: product name, lot, and tag if available
- Deworming: product, dose, fecal result
- Other tests: FeLV/FIV combo test (often done once at first visit)
- Reactions observed: lethargy, soreness, none
- Next visit: date and what is due
Notes worth keeping between visits
Brief notes on stool quality, appetite, growth, and behavior help the next vet visit start with context. Many vets ask about these in clinic; having them written reduces guessing.
Where the records live
Keep a paper copy from each visit (the clinic usually prints one). Photograph it. Many veterinary practices also share digital copies via portal — download them as PDFs.
For Driyu users, the summary (dates and types) lives in the pet profile. Storage of vaccine scan PDFs is part of the Pro Cloud Vault today; without Pro, the scans can live in any cloud folder you already use.
How Driyu fits
A Driyu pet profile carries the kitten vaccine summary (dates and product names), microchip info once it is placed, and emergency contacts. The summary is read-ready for boarding, daycare, and the next vet visit. Document storage for the actual scan PDFs is part of the Pro plan today.
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- Puppy first-year vaccine timeline (and records to keep)
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- Pet vaccine records: why easy access matters and how to organize them
Sources and further reading
- AAFP/AFM Feline Vaccination Guidelines
- AAHA — Feline vaccination guidelines
- Cornell Feline Health Center
Frequently asked questions
How many kitten vaccine visits are typical?
A typical series includes three or four visits between 6 and 16 weeks of age, with a 1-year booster and then 1-to-3-year boosters depending on the vaccine and the cat’s lifestyle. Your vet sets the schedule for your kitten.
Is FeLV testing necessary?
FeLV/FIV combo testing is widely recommended at least once for kittens, especially those with unknown history or potential exposure. Ask your vet.
What about deworming?
Most kittens receive multiple rounds of deworming based on fecal results and age. Several common parasites are not visible to the eye.
Are reactions to vaccines common?
Mild reactions (lethargy, soreness for 24 hours) occur. Severe reactions are rare. Note any reaction in the record so the vet can adjust future vaccines accordingly.
