Puppy & Kitten Care
Welcome your new puppy and kitten home at EastOver Vet!
Please bring your new puppy or kitten to us as soon as you can after he or she comes home. Puppy and kitten veterinary care at EastOver Vet involves a series of health check-ups, vaccinations, and preventive treatments aimed at ensuring the well-being of young pets during their critical developmental stages.
Here is an overview of what puppy and kitten veterinary care at EastOver Veterinary typically includes:
Initial Health Check-Up
Physical Examination: A thorough physical examination to assess the overall health of the puppy or kitten. We check for general health, for congenital issues, signs of illness, and developmental progress.
Baseline Tests: Initial tests to check for common health issues such as intestinal parasites, ear mites, and fleas.
Vaccinations
Core Vaccinations: Essential vaccinations to protect against common and potentially serious diseases.
- Puppies: Distemper, Adenovirus,Parvovirus, and Rabies.
- Kittens: Feline Distemper (Panleukopenia), Feline Herpesvirus, Feline Calicivirus, and Rabies.
Non-Core Vaccinations: Additional vaccines based on lifestyle and risk factors, such as Bordetella (kennel cough) for puppies and Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) for kittens.
Deworming
Initial Deworming: Puppies and kittens often receive deworming treatments to eliminate intestinal parasites.
Follow-Up Treatments: Regular follow-up deworming schedules to ensure the pets remain parasite-free.
Preventive Care
Flea and Tick Prevention: Treatments to prevent infestations of fleas and ticks, which can cause discomfort and transmit diseases.
Heartworm Prevention: Medications to protect against heartworm disease, which is transmitted by mosquitoes and can be fatal if untreated.
Spaying / Neutering
Surgical Procedure: Typically recommended at around 6 months of age to prevent unwanted pregnancies and reduce the risk of certain health issues.
Post-Operative Care: Instructions for post-operative care to ensure proper healing and recovery.
Nutrition and Diet
Dietary Recommendations: Guidance on appropriate nutrition for puppies and kittens to support healthy growth and development.
Feeding Schedule: Recommendations for feeding schedules and portion sizes.
Microchipping
Microchipping: Implanting microchips for identification and providing tags to help reunite lost pets with their owners.
Behavioral and Training Guidance
Behavioral Assessment: Early evaluation of behavior and temperament.
Training Tips: Advice on basic training, socialization, and addressing common behavioral issues.
Regular Check-Ups
Ongoing Health Monitoring: Regular veterinary visits to monitor growth, update vaccinations, and address any emerging health concerns.
Providing comprehensive veterinary care during the early stages of a puppy’s or kitten’s life helps set the foundation for a healthy, happy, and long life. We look forward to meeting you and your new pet!
