Puppy & Kitten Care

Puppy and Kitten Care Tips

Bringing home a new puppy or kitten can be a very exciting journey, but it can also be filled with learning curves and challenges. Our team at Cedar Grove Animal Hospital has put together this quick guide of tips to help make it even more enjoyable.

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Spend Some Time Preparing

Homes can be filled with dangers for our four-legged friends, so it’s important that you do some preparation ahead of time. Look for small objects on the floor that your new puppy or kitten might try to eat and exposed cords that they could chew on. Additionally, make sure you have food and cleaning supplies safely put away.

Do Some Initial Shopping

You’ll need some basic supplies when you bring home your new pet, including food and water bowls, food, collars and leashes, beds, and more. You can always pick up more supplies later, but having the essentials ready for your puppy or kitten can make the beginning of your journey easier.

Choose a Veterinarian Before You Bring Them Home

One of the wisest moves you can make is to find a veterinarian before you pick up your new pet. This will give you time to ask friends and family for recommendations, look into your various options, and decide without pressure. When you do choose a regular vet, make sure that they offer emergency vet care, too. If not, you’ll want to take time to search for an emergency provider as well.

Be Sure You Keep All Pet Care Appointments

From about six weeks old to one year old, your new pet will need several vaccinations, deworming medication, and more. These are absolutely essential to proper pet care. Not only do they keep your pet protected from harmful and deadly diseases, but they can also keep your family safe. Vaccinations aren’t the only thing that occurs during pet care appointments.

Your veterinarian will give your pet a comprehensive examination to ensure their overall health. If any potential issues are detected, your vet will recommend a course of treatment to keep your pet as healthy as possible. These regular visits also reduce the need for emergency vet care due to preventable illnesses and diseases.

Additionally, these visits provide a great deal of insight for pet parents. Your vet can help you with food recommendations, dietary guidelines, hygiene tips, training tips, and more, as well as answer any questions you might have.

Schedule Your Pet Care Appointment in Mission, BC

Start your pet off right with the best puppy and kitten care. Call (604) 820-8552 to schedule an appointment with our team at Cedar Grove Animal Hospital today.