At Avenue Animal Hospital, we believe that prevention is the best medicine. We place an emphasis on importance of preventative care, starting with your puppy or kitten’s very first visit. Newly adopted puppies and kittens should visit Avenue Animal Hospital for a complete physical examination as soon as possible. The goal is to screen for fleas, ticks, intestinal parasites or any underlying health problems to ensure that your new family member is healthy and that disease is not transmitted to other animals or humans in your household. Puppies and kittens are especially vulnerable to parasite infections that can threaten their health. Proper screening and preventive products can help protect them against intestinal worms, fleas, ticks and heartworm disease.
Our puppy and kitten programs consist of four routine visits for parasite screening, examination, vaccination and counseling on routine care. We tailor your pet’s visits to provide optimum care and timely information about your pet’s development. We ask that you bring in any previous health records from the breeder or previous owner. You are encouraged to also bring a fresh stool sample for screening for intestinal parasites.
Vaccinations:
Juvenile pets have immature immune systems which makes it difficult to fight off disease. Vaccinations are the most effective preventive measure you can take to ensure the health of your pet. Core vaccinations for puppies include DA2PPV (distemper virus, parvo virus, adenoviral and parainfluenza virus) and Rabies vaccines. Bordetella vaccination is recommended for all puppies that will be social with other dogs, including those who visit groomers or boarding facilities. Feline core vaccinations include FVRCP (upper respiratory complex and feline distemper virus) and rabies vaccines. Vaccination against Feline Leukemia Virus is recommended for all cats that spend time outdoors or are social with other cats that spend time outdoors.
Puppy and Kitten visits are typically scheduled at 6 weeks, 9 weeks, 12 weeks and 16 weeks of age. They may be adjusted depending on the timing of the first visit for evaluation.
Nutrition:
Puppies and kittens require specific nutrition to support their bodies as they grow. Large and giant breed dogs have different nutritional requirements than that of smaller breeds. Feeding schedules and specific diet choices will be discussed to help you chose the right diet for your pet.
Visit your veterinarian immediately if you notice any of the following symptoms:
Our puppy and kitten programs consist of four routine visits for parasite screening, examination, vaccination and counseling on routine care. We tailor your pet’s visits to provide optimum care and timely information about your pet’s development. We ask that you bring in any previous health records from the breeder or previous owner. You are encouraged to also bring a fresh stool sample for screening for intestinal parasites.
Vaccinations:
Juvenile pets have immature immune systems which makes it difficult to fight off disease. Vaccinations are the most effective preventive measure you can take to ensure the health of your pet. Core vaccinations for puppies include DA2PPV (distemper virus, parvo virus, adenoviral and parainfluenza virus) and Rabies vaccines. Bordetella vaccination is recommended for all puppies that will be social with other dogs, including those who visit groomers or boarding facilities. Feline core vaccinations include FVRCP (upper respiratory complex and feline distemper virus) and rabies vaccines. Vaccination against Feline Leukemia Virus is recommended for all cats that spend time outdoors or are social with other cats that spend time outdoors.
Puppy and Kitten visits are typically scheduled at 6 weeks, 9 weeks, 12 weeks and 16 weeks of age. They may be adjusted depending on the timing of the first visit for evaluation.
Nutrition:
Puppies and kittens require specific nutrition to support their bodies as they grow. Large and giant breed dogs have different nutritional requirements than that of smaller breeds. Feeding schedules and specific diet choices will be discussed to help you chose the right diet for your pet.
Visit your veterinarian immediately if you notice any of the following symptoms:
- Unexplained weight loss
- Excessive drinking and / or urination
- Loss of appetite or lethargy
- Behavior changes
- Diarrhea or vomiting
- Skin lumps, bumps or irritation
- Bad breath, plaque on teeth or bleeding gums
- Ear odors, redness, scratching or head shaking
- Trouble urinating or defecating
