Puppy and Kitten Care - Longmont Small Animal Hospital

Puppy and Kitten Care

Longer, happier lives, begin with routine veterinary care.

Nutrition Counseling
Microchipping
Beginning Flea/Tick/Parasite Prevention
Heartworm Screening and Prevention

Puppy and Kitten Wellness Exams

It is recommended that puppies and kittens have wellness exams at 8 weeks, 12 weeks, and 16 weeks old. These exams include a physical exam, an individualized vaccine protocol, and fecal screenings for parasites. We can also assist with:

Kittens

Core vaccines: FVRCP (Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia) and Rabies
Non-core vaccines based on lifestyle and other factors: feline leukemia (FeLV) and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)
Kittens should also be tested for feline leukemia virus (FeLV) and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV), especially if you have a multi-cat household

Kittens

Core vaccines: FVRCP (Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia) and Rabies
Non-core vaccines based on lifestyle and other factors: feline leukemia (FeLV) and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)
Kittens should also be tested for feline leukemia virus (FeLV) and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV), especially if you have a multi-cat household

Puppies

Puppies should not be taken to public places such as dog parks, daycares, etc until they have been fully vaccinated. Vaccines protect against fatal diseases that are easily spread between dogs
Core vaccines: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza), Leptospirosis, and Rabies
Non-Core vaccines based on lifestyle and other factors: Bordetella, Canine Influenza

Puppies should not be taken to public places such as dog parks, daycares, etc until they have been fully vaccinated. Vaccines protect against fatal diseases that are easily spread between dogs.
Core vaccines: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza), Leptospirosis, and Rabies
Non-Core vaccines based on lifestyle and other factors: Bordetella, Canine Influenza