You just brought home a new puppy or kitten.
These early months are filled with cuddles, playful moments, and big milestones. They also come with many important responsibilities involved in caring for your newest pet. easyvet McKinney will guide you through your puppy or kitten’s journey, providing expert care and advice. Regular veterinary exams matter during your pet’s first year. Plus, they’re a great opportunity to get all your new pet questions answered!
What Every Owner Should Know About Young Pets
Raising a puppy or kitten involves more than just love and playtime. Here are some essential tips to keep in mind:
- Start Healthcare Right Away: Schedule regular wellness visits for exams, vaccinations, and preventive care.
- Socialization Makes a Difference: Safely expose your pet to new people, places, and experiences to build confidence once they have their vaccines.
- Training Starts Early: Begin gentle training and positive reinforcement as soon as possible.
Consistent at-home and veterinary care ensures your new pet gets a healthy start.
Vaccination schedules are a cornerstone of preventive care for your puppy or kitten.
To build strong immunity, puppy and kitten vaccines are given in a series of visits starting around 8 weeks of age and continuing until about 16 weeks. Sticking to the schedule is necessary for full protection. Missing or delaying vaccines can leave your pet vulnerable to serious, preventable diseases. Our veterinarians will create a custom vaccine plan based on your pet’s needs and lifestyle. Make sure not to miss scheduled vaccine appointments—because we know life gets busy, but your pet’s health deserves priority! If you need to reschedule an appointment for your puppy or kitten, call us right away to make sure they are staying on schedule for their vaccines.
Additional Veterinary Care for Puppies and Kittens
Beyond vaccines and routine exams, your young pet benefits from additional proactive care.
- Microchipping: Provides permanent identification to reunite you if your pet ever gets lost.
- Deworming & Parasite Prevention: Puppies and kittens are especially vulnerable to parasites like heartworms—early and ongoing prevention and testing are a must!
- Diagnostics: Early screenings, like FeLV testing for kittens, can catch underlying health issues and set a health baseline.
- Dental Care: Start brushing your pet’s teeth early to promote lifelong oral health and get them used to brushing.
- Spay and Neuter: Common procedures for the health of your young pet.
- Behavior Advice: Our team is here to answer your questions about the behavior of your growing pet. Setting habits now can make a difference late
Raising healthy pets with kitten and puppy care in McKinney, TX.
Your new puppy or kitten deserves the very best start in life. easyvet McKinney gives young pets expert care and pet owners knowledgeable guidance. Schedule your pet’s first vet appointment online today, or give us a call. If your new pet is feeling ill, contact us directly to ask about sick visit availability.
easyvet McKinney provides veterinary care for kittens and puppies in McKinney, Fairview, Princeton, Prosper, Anna, Celina, and other nearby Texas communities.
