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Puppy & Kitten Veterinary Care

Our veterinarians provide guidance, advice, and a range of veterinary services designed to provide Thornhill puppies and kittens with the care they need during their critical first year of life.

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A Strong Start

Bringing a new puppy or kitten home is an exciting time! This cute, cuddly new family member can't help but make everyone who interacts with them smile.

As fun as it may be, there is also some serious healthcare business to take care of during your new pet's first year of life.

Your veterinarian will develop a custom healthcare plan to meet your pet's specific needs during their first year, and provide you with plenty of support and guidance along the way!

Puppies & Kittens, Thornhill Veterinarians

Your Pet’s First Appointment

Puppies should ideally have their first veterinary appointment around six weeks of age, and kittens around eight weeks.

During this initial visit, your pet will receive a complete physical examination to assess its overall health, look for signs of any congenital defects, and check for internal and external parasites.

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We will also administer deworming medications for roundworms and hookworms, and the first round of puppy or kitten vaccinations.

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Finally, for kittens, we will perform a blood test to check for feline leukemia and feline immunodeficiency virus.

Follow-Up Appointments

Puppies and kittens should attend 3 to 4 veterinary appointments between the ages of 6 and 16 weeks. These visits allow our veterinarians to assess your pet's overall health and administer vaccines on schedule.

Puppy & Kitten Information Packs

To help you navigate your puppy or kitten's first year, our team will provide plenty of guidance, support, and helpful information. 

Our Kitten and Puppy information packs offer everything you'll need to know about your pet’s early development, including:

  • A vaccination and medical care schedule
  • Information on spaying and neutering your pet
  • Information on common medical problems such as heartworm disease, feline leukemia, and zoonosis
  • Tips for how to socialize your puppy or kitten with animals and people, including those already living in your home
  • Basic puppy training guidelines
  • Nutrition information

Our veterinarians will be happy to answer any questions you may have and put any concerns or worries to rest. We want to make sure that you and your puppy or kitten have everything you need to begin a wonderful life together!

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New Patients Welcome

Thornhill Veterinary Clinic is accepting new patients! Our veterinarians care for the health of Thornhill and Vaughan's companion animals. Get in touch today to book your pet's first appointment.

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