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Essential Care for Puppies and Kittens
Whether you’re thinking about a new addition to your pet family or have already taken this exciting step, our veterinarians are here to help your new puppy or kitten care journey get started on the right foot. From essential care like vaccinations, exams, spays or neuters, to behavioral and nutritional advice, our animal hospital is thrilled to provide high-quality, low-stress kitten and puppy care.
Spay/Neuter Procedure
Our veterinarians will discuss the benefits and best timing for spaying or neutering your pet. We recommend having a conversation with your veterinarian to determine the right approach for your pet.
Puppy Wellness Exams
Puppy examinations are scheduled every 3-4 weeks until the puppy is over 16 weeks of age. This consistent puppy care routine allows us to properly monitor your puppy’s growth, vaccinate against illnesses, and prevent parasitic infections. The veterinarian will complete a full physical examination and administer core and non-core vaccines during these visits.
Puppy Vaccinations
Vaccinations are used to keep your puppy safe from life-threatening conditions, and they are especially important given their developing immune systems.
Before your puppy has received all of their recommended vaccinations, it’s important to be mindful of potential disease exposure. While we do not recommend that puppies stay indoors at all times, they can safely go outside with proper precautions. Avoid high-traffic areas such as dog parks or places where vaccination status of other dogs is unknown until your puppy has completed their vaccine series. Supervised outdoor time in controlled environments is a great way to support healthy socialization and development.
There are two types of vaccines for puppies, core and non-core.
- Core Vaccines – Rabies, distemper, hepatitis, parainfluenza, and parvovirus.
- Non-Core Vaccines – Given based on your pet’s lifestyle, health condition, and risk of exposure.
Multi-Cat Households
- For all kittens that live in households with other cats, it is highly recommended that they receive Feline Leukemia (FeLV) and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) testing. Testing requires two drops of blood and can be completed during a wellness check.
- It is strongly advised not to introduce your kitten to other cats in your household until test results are completed.
- The process of introducing a new cat into a multi-cat household is a somewhat gradual process. Follow the steps below for a smooth and safe introduction!
- Situate your new kitten in a room separate from the rest of your cats.
- Allow the cats to smell each other through the door, but not make physical contact.
- After some time, place your kitten in a carrier for the other cats to see it.
- Allow them to interact.
Kitten Wellness Exams
Kitten examinations are scheduled every 3-4 weeks until the kitten is over the age of 16 weeks. This allows us to properly monitor your kitten’s growth, vaccinate against illnesses, and prevent parasitic infections. The veterinarian will complete a full physical examination and administer core and non-core vaccines during these visits.
Kitten Vaccinations
Vaccinations are used to keep your kitten safe from life-threatening conditions, and they are especially important given their developing immune systems.
Before your kitten has received all of their proper vaccinations, we recommend protecting them by physically safeguarded against places where they may be susceptible to disease. It is best to keep them in your own home as much as possible until they have their vaccines.
There are two types of vaccines for kittens, core and non-core.
- Core Vaccines – Rabies, distemper, rhinotracheitis, and calicivirus.
- Non-Core Vaccines – Given based on your kitten’s lifestyle, health condition, and risk of exposure.
Total Wellcare Club
Did you know we offer a Total Wellcare Club? With affordable monthly payments and wellness/preventative care visits included in each plan, it’s a convenient way to stay on top of your pet’s health. Plan benefits and the number of included visits vary, so click here to learn more and find the option that’s right for you!
