Puppy & Kitten Services
At Arnprior Animal Hospital, we adore meeting our clients' new puppies and kittens. We provide a range of essential veterinary services to help set your fur baby on the path to lifelong good health.
Early Veterinary Care to Start Puppies & Kittens Off Right
Welcoming a new puppy or kitten into your home is an exciting time! Your adorable new family member is bound to fill your home with laughter and keep a smile on your face.
But, along with the joy of becoming a new pet parent comes the responsibility of providing your new family member with the essential healthcare they need to thrive.
Our Arnprior veterinarians provide guidance, advice, and dligent veterinary care for puppies and kittens during their critical first year of life.
Your Puppy or Kitten’s First Appointment
Our veterinarians recommend that puppies attend their first veterinary appointment around six weeks of age, and kittens around eight weeks of age.
Examination & Diagnostics
During your pet's first visit, your puppy or kitten will receive a complete physical examination to assess their overall health, look for signs of any congenital issues, and check for parasites.
Kittens will also have a blood test done to check for feline leukemia and feline immunodeficiency virus.
Parasite Prevention & Vaccinations
Deworming medications and the first round of puppy or kitten vaccinations will also be provided during this visit.
Follow-Up Appointments
Approximately three to four veterinary appointments will be required for puppies and kittens between the ages of six and 16 weeks. These visits allow our vets to monitor your pet's health and administer vaccines on schedule.
Healthy Start Resources
Caring for your new puppy or kitten is a big responsibility. To help you navigate your pet's critical first year of life, our team will provide you with guidance, support, and helpful information each step of the way, which may include:
- A vaccination and medical care schedule
- Information on spaying and neutering
- Information about pet insurance
- Information on common medical problems, such as heartworm disease and feline leukemia
- Tips on socializing your puppy or kitten with animals and people, including pets already living in your home
- Nutrition information
At each appointment, our veterinary team will make time to answer any questions you may have and address any concerns about your pet's health. We're here to help you provide your new puppy or kitten with the best possible care now and as they continue to grow.
New Patients Welcome
For over 40 years, our team at Arnprior Animal Hospital has been helping dogs and cats from across the Ottawa Valley live their best lives. Get in touch today to book your pet's first appointment.