Congratulations on Your New Puppy!
Our veterinarians and staff are excited to meet your new furry family addition. Welcoming a new fur baby to your family is a captivating time that can lead to many questions and concerns. We want to be the first to answer all those questions and support you through this process.
As a new pet owner, you can significantly contribute to your new pet’s longevity, happiness, and quality of life by providing them with preventive exams, good nutrition, and loving attention in a safe, sanitary environment.
Our veterinary team recommends scheduling your new pet’s first preventive exam as soon as your puppy joins the family, usually at 6 weeks of age.
Your Puppy’s Preventive Exam Includes:
- LOTS of love and treats to make your visit Fear-Free and memorable for good experiences!
- A Fear-Free comprehensive physical exam from head-to-tail.
- Develop a tailored vaccination plan of action based on your puppy’s lifestyle.
- Screening and recommendations for preventing external parasites such as fleas and ticks.
- Screening and recommendations for preventing intestinal parasites
- Heartworm prevention
- Behavior and housetraining recommendations
- Nutritional counseling
Vaccines for Your New Puppy
We take pride in providing current and innovative care for your new puppy. This includes a personalized vaccine schedule tailored to your puppy’s actual needs. This will magnify the protection against any illness or infection your new puppy is likely to be exposed to in the early stages of their life. There are many illnesses and conditions that can be prevented through the use of vaccines, so it is critical to develop a tailored health plan early in your new pet’s life to protect both you and your puppy.
What to Bring to Your Puppies First Preventive Exam?
All your questions and concerns! It is essential to bring the health information provided to you by the breeder or animal shelter. This information should include a previous history of vaccines and deworming. We also ask that you bring a fresh stool sample, if possible, and the name of the food you are using; snap a photo if that works best for you. You can stop by the clinic and pick up a free stool sample container. Give us a call when you arrive, and we will bring the sample container to your car. For your safety and your pet’s, please bring your new puppy on a leash or in a secure carrier. When you and your pet arrive at the clinic, please choose one of our Curbside Parks and give us a call.
