Puppy and Kitten Care
Bringing a new puppy or kitty home and you're sure to bring a new level of smiles and happiness into your entire family. Your new pet will be exploring their new environment and will need some extra guidance and protection. That's where the veterinarians and staff at Companion Animal Clinic and Pet Resort can help.
Preventive care is one of our top priorities. Your new pet’s first wellness visit should be at about 6–8 weeks of age. Our puppy and kitten consults generally include a full physical wellness exam, age and lifestyle appropriate vaccinations, deworming, fecal exam, dermatology check, behavior and feeding advice. We teach you basic handling of your pet’s mouth, ears and paws so your pet will be trained to be comfortable with routine physical exams and grooming in the future. We provide a complimentary nail trim and educate you on parasite testing and prevention such as heartworm, intestinal worms, fleas and ticks. Included in this service is a series of examinations and vaccinations, such as:
Puppy Vaccinations
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Rabies
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Distemper/hepatitis
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Parvovirus/parainfluenza
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Leptospirosis
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Bordetella—Available for puppies with high exposure to other dogs, such as dog parks, kennels, or doggie day care.
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Lyme Vaccine—Available for dogs with exposure to tick environment​
Kitten Vaccinations
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Rabies
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Panleukopenia (distemper)
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Rhinotracheitis and calicivirus
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Leukemia
Introductory Wellness Exam
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Worm and Parasite Treatment
We will test and treat your new pet for worms and parasites. Some of the most common intestinal parasites found in puppies and kittens are roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms, coccidia and giardia (a protozoan parasite). Puppies and kittens typically become infected with worms and parasites from their mother or contact with infected fecal matter. These parasites cause gastrointestinal signs such as vomiting, diarrhea, excessive gas and abdominal bloat. Hookworm parasites can even cause your puppy to become anemic (low red blood cells). Since some of these parasites can be transferred to members of your family or to other pets, testing and deworming is very important.
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Spay and Neuter Surgery
We recommend that pets be spayed or neutered between 6–8 months of age. At Companion Animal Clinic and Pet Resort, your pet will receive first class veterinary care not only during the surgery but pre and postoperative as well. We have extremely high standards and strict safety protocols in place to be certain your pet is always safe, comfortable and secure.
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