Congratulations on your new puppy or kitten! Thank you for choosing us to help protect and care for your new addition to your family.
Our puppy and kitten wellness program is designed to help get your pet started on the right path to a long and healthy life. The first few months are a critical period in your pet's development, and we can give you the support and tools necessary to help him or her grow into a well-mannered, healthy animal, including information and advice on nutrition, training, behavior, and socialization.
Schedule your puppy or kitten for his or her first exam as soon as possible. Until your pet has received a series of vaccines, he or she is susceptible to many serious but preventable diseases. We will make sure your new pet is protected against rabies, distemper, parvovirus, and (depending on lifestyle) feline leukemia virus. Your pet will also need to be tested and treated for parasites, which are extremely common in young animals.
Most puppies and kittens have roundworms, which are intestinal worms that can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and other gastrointestinal signs (although dogs and cats can have worms without showing any symptoms). It is important for puppies and kittens to be treated for roundworms, not only to rid them of the infection but also to prevent you and the rest of your family from becoming infected. Roundworms are a zoonotic parasite, which means they can be transmitted from pets to people. By ensuring that your pet is properly treated, you can keep your entire family safe from these and other parasites.