Puppy & Kitten Services

Early Veterinary Care for Puppy & Kitten Health

Welcoming a new fur baby into your home is an exciting time! Your adorable new family member is bound to bring a smile to everyone's face.

Along with the joy of becoming a new parent to a four-legged friend comes the responsibility of providing them with the essential healthcare they need to achieve long-term good health.

Our Saanichton veterinarians can provide guidance, advice, and targeted veterinary care for puppies or kittens during that critical first year of life.

Your Puppy or Kitten's First Appointment

Our veterinarians recommend that puppies and kittens attend their first veterinary appointment around eight weeks of age. We recommend bringing your new puppy and kittens in for an exam at the earliest.

Examination & Diagnostics

During your furry friend's first vet visit, they 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 their health and administer vaccinations on schedule.