Puppy & Kitten Vet Care in Kitchener

Welcoming a new puppy or kitten into your home is an exciting time. It is also the most important stage for setting up their long-term health. Our Kitchener veterinary team provides comprehensive, compassionate care to ensure your new family member gets the best possible start in life.

Schedule online today or call us to setup your first visit!

Your Pet’s First Wellness Exam

We recommend scheduling your puppy or kitten’s first vet visit within a few days of bringing them home. This initial visit allows us to establish a baseline for their health.

During the first exam, we will perform a complete nose-to-tail physical check, looking at their:

Weight and Growth: Ensuring their bone development and muscle tone are on track for their breed.

Skin and Coat: Looking for early signs of fleas, ticks, or underlying skin infections.

Eyes, Ears, and Mouth: Checking for ear mites and making sure baby teeth are coming in properly.

Abdomen: Gently feeling for any abnormalities or signs of discomfort.

Heart and Lungs: Listening closely for murmurs or breathing issues.

This is an excellent time to ask any questions you have about your new pet's behavior, feeding habits, or general care.

Tailored Vaccination Schedules

Puppies and kittens have immature immune systems. This makes them highly vulnerable to contagious and potentially dangerous illnesses.

At Kingsdale Animal Hospital, we do not use a one-size-fits-all approach to vaccinations. A puppy visiting busy Kitchener dog parks has completely different risks than a kitten living strictly indoors. We will assess your pet’s specific lifestyle to recommend the exact protection they need.

The Typical Vaccine Schedule
We will create a custom vaccination plan tailored to your pet. Generally, you can expect the following timeline:

• Core vaccines begin around 8 weeks old.
• Administered every 3 to 4 weeks to keep immunity building.
• The initial series usually wraps up around 16 weeks of age.

This spacing allows their immune system to build strong defenses safely, without being overwhelmed.

Everyday Care and Nutrition

Bringing a new pet home comes with a lot of questions. We are here to provide practical, straightforward advice so you feel confident in your pet parenting.

Diet
Choosing the right high-quality food and determining proper portion sizes to support joint and brain development.

Parasite Prevention
In addition to worms and fleas, ticks are especially prevalent in Kitchener, making early and consistent prevention a necessity.

Behaviour
Offering proven tips for house training, litter box habits, and safe socialization.

Routine Care
Teaching you the best techniques to safely trim nails, clean ears, and introduce early toothbrushing to prevent future dental disease.

Planning for the Future

As your pet finishes their initial vaccine series, we discuss the next steps in their lifelong care.

• Spay and Neuter: We review the medical and behavioural benefits of the spay or neuter procedure. Together, we determine the best timing for the surgery based on your pet's breed and size.
• Microchipping: A simple, quick procedure that provides permanent identification and peace of mind.

Early preventive care builds the foundation for a healthy life. We are excited to meet the newest addition to your family.

Schedule online today or call us to book your puppy or kitten's first visit!