Puppy & Kitten Care
Wellness and prevention information for puppies and kittens.
Do you have a new puppy or kitten? Congratulations! A new furry friend is always cause for celebration.
Welcoming a new puppy or kitten into your home is an exciting time—and the perfect opportunity to build a strong foundation for their lifelong health. From protecting against parasites to ensuring they receive essential vaccinations, we’re here to guide you through the early steps of veterinary care with compassion and expertise. Our team at Village Veterinary Hospital is ready to help make sure your newest family member gets the best start possible.
Essential First Steps for Your New Puppy or Kitten
At Village Veterinary Hospital, we can help your furry baby start off on the right paw with these important steps:
- Wellness: A wellness visit is important because this exam helps us detect any possible health problems early. Common, treatable problems can be found before they are noticed by their owners.
- Parasite Prevention: Fleas, ticks and heartworm-carrying mosquitoes are out in full force, even this time of year. We can help you choose the best parasite preventions for your pet.
- Spay & Neuter: Spaying or neutering your pet has health benefits, in addition to helping with pet overpopulation. Your Veterinarian will discuss the best age to spay or neuter your pet, based on their breed and specific risk factors.
- Microchip: A microchip provides secure, reliable and permanent identification, which greatly increases the likelihood that your pet, if lost, will be returned home to you.
- Vaccines: Vaccinations with boosters are especially important for young puppies and kittens as they do not have full immunity from many serious infectious diseases. For example, the parvo virus in dogs and panleukopenia in cats are both deadly gastrointestinal diseases. It’s critical to ensure your puppy or kitten has completed the entire series of combo vaccinations to keep him or her protected.