Puppy and kitten vet care in Chilliwack

The first months set up a lifetime of care. At our clinic, we cover all of this across the early visits:

• Wellness exams to check growth and catch problems early
• A timed vaccination series
• Parasite prevention for fleas, ticks and worms
• Nutrition guidance and portion sizes
• Behavioural support, from house training to handling
• Microchipping and planning for spay or neuter

In the words of our veterinarians: “puppies and kittens need a carefully timed series because maternal antibodies can interfere with early vaccination. After that, we tailor boosters and lifestyle vaccines to the pet’s age, health, environment and risk.”

Until the series is complete, your puppy is not fully protected, so we will tell you at each visit which places are fine and which to avoid for now. Our pet vaccinations page explains core and lifestyle vaccines in more detail, and parasite prevention covers fleas, ticks and worms.

It works for kittens too. Before your first visit with us:

• Gather previous veterinary records, including vaccination history
• Ask the breeder, shelter or previous clinic to email records ahead
• Write down current food, medications and supplements
• Bring your pet safely on a leash or in a carrier
• Note any questions about sleep, chewing, litter or toilet training
• Start gently handling paws, ears and mouth at home

Kittens are not small dogs. Their vaccines, parasite risks and litter habits are different, and whether your kitten will go outdoors changes the plan we build for them. For kittens with outdoor access or contact with cats of unknown status, we may recommend the feline leukemia (FeLV) vaccine. Cats should be tested before initial vaccination, and only FeLV-negative cats benefit.

Later decisions, like microchipping and spay and neuter surgery, are easier when they are planned from the first visit. We’ll give you a written estimate to approve before any procedure begins.