Puppy / Junior (newborn to 1 year old)
This is an exciting time for all in the family when you welcome your new family member to the fold. VetiVa’s puppy wellness consultations ensure your puppy gets off to the best start in life. Our experienced veterinarians will discuss important aspects of puppy care, including vaccinations and parasite prevention.
Puppy/ Junior wellness consults include:
- Thorough clinical exam to assess for any congenital problems (e.g. dental problems, cardiac issues) and other illnesses.
- Routine vaccinations to help protect against a range of preventable but potentially serious illnesses. Core vaccinations include: distemper, parvovirus, canine infectious hepatitis, leptospirosis and rabies.
- Endoparasite (intestinal worm) control.
- Ectoparasite (flea and tick) prevention.
- Heartworm prevention and, if appropriate, testing.
- Microchipping.
- Spaying/neutering. Dogs can generally be neutered from 6 months, but dependant on breed and condition we may recommend delaying surgery until they are older.