Puppy & Kitten Veterinary Care

The First Appointment

Ideally, puppies will have their first veterinary appointment around six weeks of age; for kittens, the age is around eight weeks.

During their first visit, your pet will receive a complete physical examination to assess their overall health, look for signs of any congenital defects, and check for external parasites.

More About Physical Exams

Your puppy or kitten will also be administered deworming medications for roundworms and hookworms, as well as their first round of vaccinations.

More About Vaccines & Prevention

Kittens also require a blood test to check for feline leukemia and feline immunodeficiency virus.

Follow-up Appointments

Puppies and kittens should be seen by your vet 3-4 times between the ages of 6 and 16 weeks. These visits allow our vets to keep an eye on your pet's overall wellbeing, and to administer important vaccines on schedule.

Puppy & Kitten Information Packs

Bringing home a new puppy or kitten comes with a lot of new responsibilities, but the veterinary team at White House Animal Hospital is here to support you.

To help you navigate your puppy or kitten's first year, we provide plenty of guidance and helpful information.

Our Kitten and Puppy information packs have everything you'll need to know about your pet’s early development, including:

• A vaccination and medical care schedule
• Information on spaying and neutering your pet
• Information on common medical issues such as heartworm disease, feline leukemia, and zoonosis
• Tips socializing your puppy or kitten with other animals and people, including pets already living in your home
• Basic guidelines for puppy training
• Useful nutrition information

Should you have any questions or concerns, our vets are happy to provide answers and reassurance. We want to make sure that you and your puppy or kitten have everything you need to begin a wonderful life together!