Puppy and Kitten Exams
Welcoming a new puppy or kitten into your Toronto home is an exciting milestone. From vaccinations to nutritional advice, we cover all essential care.
Why Early Wellness Care Matters
Puppies and kittens grow quickly in their first year, and early veterinary care helps protect them from preventable diseases, support proper growth, encourage healthy behaviours, and ensure safe socialization. These visits also provide guidance and answers to help your family feel confident caring for your new companion. Our Toronto veterinary team is here to guide you every step of the way.
What Happens at Puppy or Kitten Wellness Exams
Our wellness visits provide everything your young pet needs for a strong start in life. We perform a comprehensive physical exam from nose to tail, develop a tailored vaccination plan, and provide parasite prevention, including deworming and flea, tick, and heartworm protection.
We offer nutrition and feeding guidance, support for behaviour and socialization, spay/neuter planning, and microchipping to help your puppy or kitten grow up healthy, well-adjusted, and protected.
Recommended Visit Timeline
Puppies and kittens typically visit us at 8, 12, and 16 weeks, followed by a pre-surgical spay/neuter consultation at 6 months of age. Each visit builds on the previous one, providing essential protection during your pet’s most vulnerable months.
Common Issues Identified in Puppies + Kittens
Early wellness exams can uncover parasites, congenital conditions like heart murmurs or hernias, dental alignment issues, skin problems, growth or developmental concerns, and behavioural red flags. Detecting these early supports better long-term health and makes care simpler down the road.
What Makes Our Puppy + Kitten Care Different?
We focus on gentle, fear-free handling, unrushed appointments, and personalized vaccination and prevention plans. We provide breed-specific guidance, ongoing support throughout your pet’s first year, and a welcoming environment for new pet parents — ensuring your puppy or kitten is always treated with patience, kindness, and compassion.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I bring my puppy or kitten for their first exam?
As soon as possible — ideally within the first week of bringing them home.
Do indoor-only kittens still need vaccines?
Yes! Even indoor kittens can be exposed to viruses through other pets, visitors, or accidental contact with the outdoors, so vaccinations are essential to protect their health.
What if I adopted from a shelter or breeder?
Bring any records you have, or email them to hello@myanimalvetclinic.com in advance. We’ll review them, identify what’s due, and build a plan moving forward.
How do I know which vaccines my pet needs?
We review and customize vaccine plans based on lifestyle, risks, and current veterinary guidelines.
Do you offer puppy or kitten packages?
We don’t offer formal packages, but exams for pets under 12 months are offered at a reduced fee, since these young pets require more frequent visits to complete their vaccinations and parasite treatments.
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Caring for Your Newest Family Members
