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Puppy and Kitten Care

Many new puppy and kitten owners might not understand how important puppy and kitten care is for their new family member. At Pasquotank Animal Hospital, a veterinarian in Elizabeth City, NC, on our team can help you understand the importance of puppy and kitten care and provide you with spay and neuter appointments, pet vaccinations and more. Read below to find out more about puppy and kitten care and how it can help your pet.

Puppy and Kitten Care

What Is Puppy and Kitten Care?

Puppy and kitten care is important for the health and wellbeing of your pet. Puppy and kitten care includes:

  • Pet vaccinations: Puppies and kittens need a series of vaccinations to help them build immunity against deadly diseases. Without these vaccinations, your pet is at risk for contracting diseases that could make them seriously ill or even kill them.
  • Spaying and neutering: Spaying and neutering helps to reduce the number of homeless animals and also has many health benefits for your pet. Spaying helps to prevent uterine cancer and neutering helps to prevent testicular cancer.
  • Puppy and kitten health exams: Regular health exams help to catch any health problems early so that they can be treated quickly and effectively.

Why Is Puppy and Kitten Care Important?

Puppy and kitten care is important because it helps to prevent disease and infection in your pet. Vaccinations help to protect your pet from deadly diseases such as distemper, hepatitis, and rabies. Spaying and neutering helps to reduce the risk of cancer in your pet. Routine check-ups allow our veterinarians to catch any health problems early, before they become serious.

How Often Does My Puppy or Kitten Need to See a Vet?

Your puppy or kitten should see a vet routinely for the first year of their life. In addition, you should bring your puppy or kitten to our animal hospital if you notice signs such as:

  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Lethargy
  • Excessive scratching
  • Weight loss

These signs could indicate a serious health problem and should be seen by a vet. Because puppies and kitten have immune systems that are still developing, they can be more susceptible to disease and infection. For this reason, it can be important to bring them in for routine check-ups.

Visit Us for More Information from a Veterinarian on at Our Animal Hospital

At Pasquotank Animal Hospital, serving Elizabeth City, NC, we offer puppy and kitten care services such as vaccinations, spay and neuter, and routine check-ups. We also offer a variety of other services such as pet dental care, and more. Call us at (252) 264-3371 to schedule an appointment for your pet.