Our vets in Kent are here to support you during your kitten or puppy's first year by providing advice, guidance, and the best possible veterinary care.
Puppy & Kitten Care in Kent
It is exciting to have a new kitten or puppy in your home! The adorable new member of the family will be sure sure to brighten everyone's days.
However, with a young pet comes some serious health care business to attend to throughout your new pet's first year.
Your vet at Clover Veterinary Hospital will tailor a custom health care plan to your pet's need during their first year. They will be sure to provide you with helpful guidance and support as well!
Your Pet’s First Appointment
Ideally, puppies should their first veterinary visit at around six weeks old. Kittens should have theirs at around eight weeks old.
During your first appointment, your vet will look for signs of congenital issues, search for external parasites, and asses your new pet's overall health with a physical examination.
Your Clover Veterinary Hospital vet will administer deworming medicine for hookworms and roundworms, and your puppy or kitten's first round of vaccinations.
More About Vaccines & Prevention
Lastly, we will perform a blood test on kittens to check for feline immunodeficiency virus and feline leukemia.
Followup Appointments
Kittens and puppies should attend 3 to 4 veterinary visits between 6 and 16 weeks of age. These appointments allow us to evaluate your new companion's general health and to administer vaccines on schedule.
Puppy & Kitten Packages
A new puppy or kitten in your home comes with plenty of new responsibilities.
To help you through your kitten or puppy's first year, our team will provide support, advice, and helpful information.
Our Puppy Packages and Kitten Packages have everything you will need to know about your new family member's early development, including:
- Nutrition information
- Information on spaying and neutering your pet
- Basic puppy training guidelines
- A vaccination and medical care schedule
- Information on common medical problems such as heartworm disease, feline leukemia, and zoonosis
- Tips for how to socialize your puppy or kitten with animals and people, including pets already living in your home
Our Clover Veterinary Hospital vets will happily answer any questions and address any worries you might have. We will ensure that you and your kitten or puppy have the resources you need to begin your lives together!