Puppy & Kitten Care Recommendations

Phone / Text: 910-484-7153

Welcoming a new puppy or kitten into your home is an exciting time! At Academy Pet Hospital, we’re here to ensure your new companion starts life on the right paw with essential wellness care.

Puppy Care Recommendations

Golden retriever puppy

First Puppy Visit (8-11 Weeks of Age)

Wellness Examination
DA2PPv Vaccination (Protects against distemper, adenovirus, parvovirus, and parainfluenza)
Bordetella Vaccination (Helps prevent kennel cough)
Lyme & Influenza Vaccinations (Recommended based on your pet’s lifestyle)
Fecal Exam & Deworming (To check for and treat common intestinal parasites)

Second Puppy Visit (12-15 Weeks of Age)

Wellness Examination
DA2PPv + L4 Vaccination
Bordetella Vaccination
Rabies Vaccination (1-Year) (Required by NC state law for all pets over 12 weeks of age) Lyme & Influenza Vaccinations (Recommended based on your pet’s lifestyle)
Fecal Exam & Deworming

Third Puppy Visit (16-20 Weeks of Age)

Wellness Examination
DA2PPv + L4 Vaccination
Fecal Exam & Deworming

Annual Care for Dogs

Wellness Examination
DA2PPv + L4 Vaccination
Bordetella Vaccination (Every 6 months)
Rabies Vaccination (1 or 3-year based on vaccination history)
Lyme & Influenza Vaccinations (Based on your pet’s lifestyle)
Bloodwork Panel (Recommended based on age for early disease detection)
Fecal Exam (Checks for intestinal parasites)
4DX Test (Screens for heartworm disease & common tick-borne illnesses)
Annual Dental Cleaning (Protects your pet’s oral health)

💡 Year-Round Prevention Matters!
We strongly recommend keeping your pet on year-round Heartworm, Flea, and Tick Prevention for their health and safety.

Kitten Care Recommendations

Tabby kitten sitting down

First Kitten Visit (8-11 Weeks of Age)

Wellness Examination
FVRCP + C Vaccination (Protects against common feline viruses)
Feline Leukemia & Feline Bordetella Vaccinations (Recommended based on your pet’s lifestyle)
Fecal Exam & Deworming (To check for and treat common intestinal parasites)

Second Kitten Visit (12-15 Weeks of Age)

Wellness Examination
FVRCP + C Vaccination
Rabies Vaccination
Feline Leukemia & Feline Bordetella Vaccinations (Recommended based on your pet’s lifestyle)
Triple Test (Screens for Feline Leukemia, Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, and Heartworm Disease)
Fecal Exam & Deworming

Annual Care for Cats

Wellness Examination
FVRCP + C Vaccination
Rabies Vaccination (1 or 3-year based on vaccination history)
Bordetella Vaccination (Every 6 months, based on lifestyle)
Bloodwork Panel (Recommended based on age for early disease detection)
Fecal Exam (Checks for intestinal parasites)
Annual Deworming (For cats who spend time outdoors)
Triple Test (Recommended yearly for outdoor cats or once per lifetime for indoor cats)
Annual Dental Cleaning (Protects your pet’s oral health)

💡 Year-Round Prevention Matters!
We recommend keeping your pet on year-round Heartworm, Flea, and Tick Prevention to ensure their long-term health.

Schedule Your Pet’s Visit Today!

Our team at Academy Pet Hospital is here to guide you through your pet’s first year and beyond. Give us a call at 910-484-7153!

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