So you’ve gained a four-legged family member. Now what? In this series we will lay out what to expect when you’re expecting a new feline or canine friend to join the family. We are kicking off this series with the most important factor: vet visits.
Puppy Vet Visit Timeline
1st Visit 6 to 8 weeks of age
First Puppy Exam
During this process, your veterinarian will assess the health and well-being of your new pup.
Distemper-Parvo + Corona Vaccine
Parvo is a highly contagious viral disease that attacks the intestinal tract, white blood cells, and occasionally the heart muscle. It is also spread dog-to-dog contact via fecal waste from infected dogs.
Fecal Float Test
The fecal floatation test is one of the most important tests that an animal hospital does on a regular basis. This test is important because it is used to determine if your pet has intestinal worms.
Deworming/Nemex
If the fecal float test determines your pet has intestinal worms, the vet will move forward with the deworming process.
2nd Visit: 9 to 10 weeks of age
Distemper-Parvo + Corona Vaccine
Bordetella/Kennel Cough Vaccine
Kennel cough, the common name given to infectious canine tracheobronchitis, is a highly contagious respiratory disease among dogs. Young puppies often suffer the most severe complications that can result from this disease since they have immature immune systems.
Deworming/Nemex
3rd Visit: 12 Weeks of Age
Distemper-Parvo + Corona Vaccine
Bordetella/Kennel Cough Vaccine
Optional Flu Vaccine
Deworming/Nemex
Heartworm/Flea Preventive Puppy Kit
4th Visit: 16 Weeks of Age
1 Year Rabies Vaccine
Rabies is almost always fatal. The Rabies virus attacks the brain and central nervous system, and is transmitted via the bite of an infected animal.
County Tag Issued
Distemper-Parvo + Corona
Optional Flu Vaccine
Optional Lyme Vaccine
5th Visit: 18 Weeks of Age
Optional Lyme Vaccine
Kitten Vet Visit Timeline
1st Visit: 6 to 8 Weeks of Age
First Kitten Exam
During this process your veterinarian will assess the health and well-being of your new kitten.
FeLV Test
Feline leukemia is a viral disease which can take several forms. Some cats have transient infections with few ill effects. Others have persistent infections varying in severity, some of wich may be fatal over time.
FVRCP Vaccine
Feline viral rhinotracheitis is a highly contagious respiratory disease.
Fecal Float
Deworming/Nemex
2nd Visit: 9 to 10 Weeks of Age
FVRCP
FeLV (2yr Vaccine)
FeLV is a recommendation, but not required. All kittens should receive this at initial vaccination because they are the most susceptible.
Deworming/Nemex
3rd Visit: 12 to 13 Weeks of Age
FVRCP
FeLV (2yr Vaccine)
Deworming/Nemex
4th Visit: 16 Weeks of Age
Purevax Rabies
Rabies is almost always fatal. The Rabies virus attacks the brain and central nervous system, and is transmitted via the bite of an infected animal.
County Tag Issued
FIP (if outdoor cat)
A complex disease of cats caused by Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a viral disease of cats caused by certain strains of a virus called the feline coronavirus.
5th Visit: 19 Weeks of Age (only outdoor cats)
FIP Booster