Care for Puppies & Kittens
Bringing a new puppy or kitten home is an exciting time! This cute, cuddly new family member can't help but make everyone who interacts with them smile.
Fun as it may be, there is also some serious health care business to take care of during your new pet's first year of life.
Your vet will develop a custom health care plan to meet your pet's specific needs during their first year, and provide you with plenty of support and guidance along the way!
Your Pet’s First Appointment
Puppies should ideally have their first trip to the vet around six weeks of age, and kittens at about eight weeks.
During this first visit, your pet will receive a complete physical exam to assess their general health, look for signs of any congenital birth defects, and check for any external parasites.
We will also administer deworming medications for roundworms and hookworms, and they will get their first round of puppy or kitten vaccinations.
More About Vaccines & Prevention
Finally, for kittens, we will perform a blood test to check for feline leukemia and feline immunodeficiency virus.
Puppy & Kitten Information
Bringing home a new puppy or kitten comes with excitement and a lot of new responsibilities. To help you navigate your puppy or kitten's first year, our team will provide plenty of guidance, support, and helpful information.
Our vets will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and put any concerns or worries to rest. We want to make sure that you and your puppy or kitten have everything you need to begin a wonderful life together!
Follow-Up Appointments
Puppies and kittens should attend 3 to 4 veterinary appointments between the ages of 6 and 16 weeks. These visits allow our vets to assess your pet's overall health and to administer vaccines on schedule.
New Patients Welcome
Georgian Animal Hospital is accepting new patients! Our experienced vets are passionate about the health of all pets in Parry Sound, North Bay, Sudbury, Muskoka, and beyond. Get in touch today to book your pet's first appointment.