Arden Animal Hospital
1823 Fulton AvenueSacramento, CA 95825(916)485-5412
www.ardenanimalhospital.com
Puppy and Kitten Care
|
Welcoming a new furry addition to your family is a very exciting time, but ensuring their healthcare needs are met can be confusing. For puppies and kittens, starting on the right foot can go a long way in making sure they have a healthy and happy life. Puppies and kittens should stay with their mother until they are 8 weeks old. Once they are this age, not only is it time for them to make the transition to your home, but it's also time to start their vaccines and deworming series. |
|
Vaccines
Vaccines will allow your pet to continue to build immunity against deadly diseases. When these vaccines are first given, they must be given with a specific timing/schedule to build immunity properly. To better understand the diseases the vaccines help prevent, go to the Canine Vaccinations or Feline Vaccinations pages for a more in-depth description of each disease.
|
|
Deworming
Deworming is essential because most young puppies and kittens are infested with intestinal parasites. Dogs and cats should be on a deworming medication every month for life to easily prevent illness caused by these parasites. We use a medication that deworms for hookworms, whipworms, roundworms, and heartworms. Once your puppy or kitten has grown above a specific weight group, we will send home six or 12 months of medication so you can continue their prevention from home.
|
|
Below you will find the vaccine and deworming schedule recommended for puppies and kittens:
Puppy Care

Physical Exam
DHPP vaccine
Deworm medication
Flea prevention
|
Physical Exam
DHPP vaccine
Deworm medication
Flea prevention
|
Physical Exam
Final DHPP 1-year vaccine
Rabies 1-year vaccine
Intestinal Parasite Screening
Monthly Heartworm and Flea Prevention
|
Kitten Care

|
Physical Exam
FVRCP vaccine
Deworm medication
Flea prevention
|
Physical Exam
FVRCP vaccine
Deworm medication
Flea prevention
FELV/FIV Test
FELV vaccine
|
Physical Exam
FVRCP 1-year vaccine
FELV 1-year vaccine
Rabies 1-year vaccine
Intestinal Parasite Screening
Monthly Heartworm and Flea Prevention
|
|