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Welcoming a puppy or kitten into your home is one of life’s greatest joys—and the early months are the most important for establishing a foundation for lifelong health and happiness. At Overpeck Creek Animal Hospital in Bogota, NJ, our team is dedicated to ensuring your new pet’s first veterinary experiences are positive, gentle, and thorough.
Puppy Wellness Care & Preventive Services
We schedule puppy wellness exams at key developmental stages, typically at 8 weeks, 12 weeks, and 16 weeks of age. These visits allow us to closely monitor growth and development, establish baseline health, administer age-appropriate vaccinations, and provide guidance on nutrition, behavior, training, and socialization.
At your puppy’s first visit, we will:
- Perform a comprehensive head-to-tail physical examination
- Screen for intestinal parasites through fecal testing
- Discuss diet, nutrition, and appropriate feeding guidelines
- Review the recommended vaccination schedule (Rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, Lyme, and others as appropriate)
- Discuss heartworm, flea, and tick prevention options
- Provide guidance on socialization, training, and behavioral development
- Recommend microchipping for permanent identification
- Discuss spay/neuter timing, typically recommended between 5–12 months of age
Kitten Wellness Care
Kittens are scheduled for wellness exams at approximately 8, 12, and 16 weeks of age. These visits are essential for monitoring healthy growth and development and ensuring your kitten receives appropriate immune protection before full environmental exposure.
At your kitten’s first visit, we will:
- Perform a thorough physical exam including weight, temperature, and organ palpation
- Screen for intestinal parasites
- Begin core vaccinations (Rabies, FVRCP) and discuss Feline Leukemia vaccine
- Discuss litter box training, scratching behavior, and enrichment
- Provide dietary guidance tailored to growth stage
- Discuss spay/neuter and the health benefits
Multi-Cat Households
Kittens are scheduled for wellness exams at approximately 8, 12, and 16 weeks of age. These visits are essential for monitoring healthy growth and development and ensuring your kitten receives appropriate immune protection before full environmental exposure.
At your kitten’s first visit, we will:
Fear-Free First Visits
We understand that a puppy or kitten’s first veterinary experiences can shape their behavior for life. Our team utilizes fear-free handling techniques, natural stress-reducing pheromones in exam rooms, and calm, gentle interactions to help ensure your pet associates the veterinary clinic with positive, stress-free experiences rather than fear or anxiety.
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