Puppies and kittens require regular care to ensure they stay healthy and develop properly. Your puppy or kitten can develop potentially significant health issues and complications in the future without proper care. Clanton-Malphus-Hodges Vet Hospital in Thomasville, GA, can give your puppy or kitten the care they need to remain healthy and happy. We offer puppy and kitten vaccination services, spaying and neutering, physical exams, and more to protect your pet’s well-being.
Physical Exams
Puppies and kittens need routine exams to check for health issues like parasites or illnesses. Our veterinarian will listen to your pet’s heart, check its ears, and examine other areas of its body during these exams. We can also advise you on what to feed your new pet, how to train it, and ways to improve its socialization. We encourage you to bring up any concerns about your new pet during these visits.
Vaccinations
Vaccines are crucial for protecting puppies and kittens from potentially deadly illnesses, such as rabies. Your pet can begin receiving a puppy or kitten vaccination at around six to eight weeks. Your pet will typically need a series of booster shots for complete protection from specific diseases. Our veterinary team can recommend a kitten or puppy vaccination schedule for your pet. Your pet’s vaccination schedule will include core vaccines and non-core vaccines we recommend based on your pet’s lifestyle and environment.
Spay and Neuter Services
Spaying and neutering your pet can prevent it from producing unwanted puppies or kittens, reducing pet overpopulation. These procedures also help lower the risk of certain types of cancer and other health conditions. Spaying and neutering your pet can also prevent behavioral problems like aggression and territory marking. Our veterinary team can tell you when to bring your pet to our animal hospital for this procedure and what to expect. Spaying and neutering are safe surgical procedures for pets with minimal risk of side effects.
Parasite Treatment and Prevention
Puppies and kittens often need to be dewormed. They might also be at risk of having other parasites. Our veterinarian can check for parasites, such as examining a stool sample or looking for other signs of infestations, and recommend treatment as needed. We can guide you in preventing parasite infestations to keep your puppy or kitten healthy. Our veterinarian can also prescribe medications to protect your pet from fleas and ticks.
Get Puppy and Kitten Care at Clanton-Malphus-Hodges Vet Hospital Today
Puppy and kitten care is vital for protecting your new pet’s long-term health and well-being, so contact Clanton-Malphus-Hodges Vet Hospital in Thomasville, GA, to get the care your pet needs to remain healthy and happy. Call us and schedule an appointment today at (229) 226-1914 .
