Puppy Care

Bringing a new puppy into the household is very exciting and sometimes people forget to ask basic questions.  We recommend making a list of questions you have for the team.  This makes sure we answer all the questions you have.  Bring all of the records you have regarding their previous vaccines, deworming.  Bring their microchip information as well.  We will confirm the number with our microchip reader and add it to their file.  If they do not have a microchip we recommend placing it at the time of spay, or neuter.

After bringing your new puppy home and getting them acclimated to their new environment, please schedule their initial visit with Dr. Deavers.  This is the first crucial step in their lifelong health.  The initial visit will include an exam where we develop a customized wellness program for your puppy’s optimal health.  We will make recommendations on diet, vaccinations, and parasite preventatives including heartworms, intestinal parasites, fleas and ticks.

During the first visit we will work to learn your expectations of us as caregivers for your puppy and start building our relationship.  At this visit we will answer any questions you may have and provide you with the tools and information to make your relationship with your puppy amazing.

Your Puppys’ First Visit Includes

• A thorough “nose to tail” exam
• A customized vaccination program dependent on your pups age and lifestyle
• Heartworm prevention recommendations
• Internal and external parasite screening
• Intestinal parasite deworming (as needed)
• Medical recommendations for preventing and controlling fleas and ticks
• Housetraining and behavioral consultation
• Nutrition and exercise guidance
• Don’t forget to bring your new puppy on a leash with medical records in hand.  We can’t wait to see your new puppy!