Q: This will help to socialize your kitten to the vet's office and allow you to ask any questions you have early on. It will also set a baseline for your kitten's health, as well as identifying any problems that need to be addressed. Desexing is important, as it reduces the cat's urge to spray or territory mark. It also reduces the urge to escape and wander in order to find a mate.   Your veterinarian will discuss the best age for surgery for your kitten. Early neutering can be done from 12 weeks of age and should be done by 5 - 6 months at the latest. Your first routine visit to the vet should be around 9 weeks of age for its first vaccination. The vet will advise about the disease risks in your area and what vaccinations are advisable.  A typical "core," or essential, vaccination is against feline distemper. This is a tough virus that you can walk in on your shoes, so even if kitty is an indoor cat they are still at risk. Feline leukemia requires close contact with other cats, so if your kitten lives indoors, the risk is much lower and this vaccine may not be necessary. Depending on which state you live in, rabies vaccination may be compulsory. This is usually given from 12 weeks of age. Worming is advisable to get rid of any worms passed from mother to kitten. Worming protocols vary depending on which products are used. The easiest method is to use a product which kills fleas and worms, such as Stronghold (UK) / Revolution (US), which is applied to the skin on the back of the neck once a month. A microchip is implanted beneath the skin of the scruff by your veterinarian. This transmits a unique number which is registered with a database that holds your contact details. Should the cat escape and be handed in at a shelter, or should the cat be stolen, the chip provides proof of ownership.
A: Take your kitten to its veterinarian within a week of getting it. Get your kitten fixed. Get your kitten vaccinated. Get your kitten dewormed and eliminate fleas. Consider having your kitten microchipped.

Article: Smoking is, of course, terrible for your overall health. It's been linked to lung cancer, among other diseases. In addition, it's bad for your skin. Mostly, it can cause wrinkles because it lowers the amount of collagen and elastin, which contribute to the elasticity of your skin. Lower elasticity means not-so-smooth skin. Don't forget to include plenty of fruits and vegetables in your diet. Also, stick to healthy fats and try to pick foods high in vitamin C. The healthy diet will help keep your skin healthy, but it will also help keep your face from breakouts.  Healthy fats can be found in seeds, nuts, fish, avocado, olives, and some types of oil such as olive oil and flaxseed oil. Fruits and veggies that are high in vitamin C include : citrus fruits, strawberries, raspberries, watermelon, spinach, bell peppers, cauliflower, pineapple, kiwi, potatoes, cantaloupe, and tomatoes. If you are constantly dehydrated, your skin will suffer. Dehydration leads to dry skin, which in turn makes wrinkles to form easily. You don't need to drink extra water to help your skin. You just need to drink enough to make sure you are hydrated. Men should drink 13 cups of water a day, while women should consume 9 cups of water a day. Smiling has been proven to make you look younger. Though it may add to laugh or smile lines over time, smiling can take years off your face. Sometimes, looking friendly is its own type of beauty!
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Don't smoke. Eat healthy foods. Ensure you are getting enough water. Don't forget to add a smile.

Q: Retinoids are a form of vitamin A which will reduce the amount of hypertrophy to your sebaceous glands. You can find over-the-counter acne preparations with lower doses of retinoids than you'll get from a prescription.  However, many people respond to the over-the-counter strength products well and do not need prescriptions. Ask your doctor if you need a prescription or if over the counter is a better option for you. Women with bad acne have the option to use oral contraceptives to control their hormonal levels. This also has the advantage helping to balance other secondary effects of the hormones, such as irritability and water weight gain.  You need a prescription to get contraceptives that affect your hormones. Don't use oral contraceptives if you are pregnant or trying to get pregnant. Accutane is an anti-acne medication for treatment of severe acne and requires a prescription. If you have sebaceous gland hypertrophy or severe acne, ask your doctor if Accutane is right for you.  You will need to have your blood monitored every month while taking the medication and may experience side effects for several months after using it. Do not use Accutane unless you fully understand the risks of the medication. Accutane can have long-term effects on your health and wellness. You cannot take Accutane if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Phototherapy is a treatment option you can perform at home by purchasing special equipment, or you can choose to ask your dermatologist.  Research supports this treatment, which is simple and easy to perform. Technically, exposure to sunlight is phototherapy. However, in climates where the sun doesn't shine enough hours or you can't get outside when the sun is out, you can purchase a phototherapy unit. Use the unit to treat your acne as directed and using the safety precautions listed on the unit. Possible side effects from using these units include skin that becomes red, peels or changes skin tone.  Your doctor may also perform photodynamic therapy in the office. This involves applying a medication to the skin, which is then activated by a special light. This is more effective than a light treatment alone. Oral and topical antibiotics may be used to treat acne, especially when reinfection is a concern. Topical antibiotics can be used long-term, usually along with benzoyl peroxide or retinoids. Oral antibiotics are usually used short-term to get a bad breakout under control. Antibiotics are especially useful for inflammatory acne, which is acne with a lot of red bumps, pimples, or cysts.
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Consider prescription retinoids. Consider oral contraceptives. Ask about Accutane. Ask about phototherapy. Talk to your doctor about antibiotics.