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PUPPIES
& KITTENS
THE EARLY YEARS At All Pets every puppy or kitten that we see receives an initial puppy/kitten presentation. First one of the Technicians goes through all the information that a new pet owner needs to be aware of - everything from vaccinating to feeding to spay/neutering to making sure there are barriers between the little pet and parasites like fleas, ticks and worms. Then Dr. Klein examines the youngster, discusses any topics that the owners have concerns with, and gives any treatments needed at that time. The new pet owners leave with a bunch of free stuff to help get them started, and a medical plan of action for their new pet. Things to keep in mind concerning young pets: 
" Vaccinations - young pet's immune systems are not fully developed, vaccinations
help stimulate immunity more quickly that will help keep them safe from
common contagious diseases.
" Parasites - the prevention checklist is heartworm, fleas, ticks, and
intestinal worms. Some of these parasites can either cause death (like
heartworm disease) or carry other diseases (example ticks carry Lyme disease).
Some can infest people - ticks, fleas, intestinal worms. If you don't
have a preventative plan for each of these, give us a call.
" Microchiping - the microchip is applied at the time of vaccination and
provides lifelong permanent identification in case your pet is lost or
stolen. Many clients are requesting this for their puppy or kitten.
" Spay/neutering - most pet owners are aware of the benefits of spay/neutering
as far as avoiding undesirable behavior is concerned. What many people
don't realize is that spay/neutering decreases the pet's desire to "check
out that place on the other side of the road" which decreases the number
of pets that Dr. Klein needs to fix after being hit by a vehicle he's
all for safe pets!
" Food - go with the best quality puppy food you can find, and most important
chose a brand that has been in business for many years (there are lots
of very expensive foods made by companies with a short history) and that
tests it food with pets before marketing it (companies are not required
to do this, many don't, if they do it says it on the bag).
Our
Hours All
Pets Medicine, Surgery and Rehabilitation Clinic, PA After-Hours
Emergency
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