Caring For Pets Like FamilyCall
Puppy & Kitten Care

A Healthy Start For Your New Best Friend

Those first visits set the tone for a lifetime of good health. We make them gentle, thorough, and full of helpful guidance for new pet parents.

Adorable puppy and kitten sitting together on a soft blanket
First-Year Care

Everything Your New Pet Needs

From the first exam to the first birthday, we cover every part of your puppy or kitten's healthy start.

First Exams

A gentle, thorough first checkup to confirm your new pet is healthy and growing well.

Vaccinations

A carefully timed vaccine series to build strong, lasting immunity.

Parasite Prevention

Protection against fleas, ticks, and intestinal parasites from the very start.

Nutrition

Guidance on the right food, portions, and feeding schedule for healthy growth.

Growth & Behavior

Tips for socialization, training foundations, and tracking healthy development.

Microchipping

A permanent form of ID that greatly increases the chance of a happy reunion.

Spay / Neuter Discussion

A no-pressure conversation about timing and what's right for your pet.

Dental Development

Monitoring baby teeth, adult teeth, and early dental health.

First-Year Roadmap

The First-Year Care Timeline

A simple guide to the milestones we'll cover together during your pet's first year.

1

8 Weeks

  • First wellness exam
  • Initial vaccines
  • Parasite screening
  • Nutrition discussion
2

12 Weeks

  • Vaccine booster
  • Parasite prevention
  • Growth check
  • Behavior guidance
3

16 Weeks

  • Final puppy/kitten vaccines
  • Rabies vaccine
  • Microchipping discussion
  • Spay/neuter planning
4

6 Months

  • Spay or neuter (if planned)
  • Dental check
  • Growth milestone review
  • Prevention refill
5

1 Year

  • First adult wellness exam
  • Adult vaccines
  • Lifestyle review
  • Long-term care plan

These recommendations are general and editable. Your veterinarian will personalize the timeline after examining your pet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from new puppy and kitten parents.

We recommend booking the first visit within a few days of bringing your new pet home, or around 8 weeks of age — whichever comes first.

Get In Touch

Book Your Puppy Or Kitten Visit

We'll help you set up the right first visit and walk you through every step of your new pet's first year.

  • Friendly, knowledgeable team
  • New patients always welcome
  • Same-day availability when possible
(555) 555-PETShello@pawsandwhiskersvet.com
248 Maple Grove Lane, Springfield

Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sunday: Closed (Urgent Referrals Only)

New Patients Welcome

Request An Appointment

Fill out the form below and we'll contact you to confirm. Requests are not confirmed until the clinic reaches out.

Book Your Puppy Or Kitten Visit

Let's give your new best friend the healthiest possible start.

CALLBOOK APPOINTMENT