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Imperial Beach Pet Hospital

Puppy & Kitten Care

Laying a healthy foundation

Picture of Westie puppy sticky his nose out from blanket.
Congratulations on the new arrival in your home.  Your new puppy/kitten will require a lot of attention and care in these formative days and months.  Just as in having a new child, your home needs to be puppy/kitten proof as they will explore, especially anything on their level.  Additionally, your new loved one is more vulnerable during these growing months with their lack of vaccinations and parasite prevention.  The best way to help your young one is to schedule a pet wellness examination.

Puppy/Kitten Wellness Examination

Picture of kitten laying on the grass while meowing.
Typically, young pets arrive at their new home between 6 to 8 weeks of age.  This is an ideal time to bring your little one in to see our veterinarians.  Please bring any documentation, including shot records with you as well as a recent stool sample for your appointment.

You loved one will be examined by our veterinarians comprehensively from nose to tail to check for any congenital abnormalities or health issues.  Since puppies and kittens frequently become infected (either through their mother or the environment) our team will conduct a fecal check for  intestinal parasites.

Our staff will conduct an initial deworming with a followup in 2 to 3 weeks.  This is to remove any roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, Giardia or coccidia that might be present.

Additionally, our staff will take this opportunity to discuss other parasitic prevention, such as fleas, ticks and heartworms.  Due to the climate in the San Diego area, these preventatives are required year round.

Pet Care Counseling

Our veterinarians can assist you in any questions about pet food, house training, grooming, obedience training, pet toys, or any other topic that concerns you about your new arrival. 

Vaccinations

Picture of cute orange and white kitten siting outdoors.
Puppies and kittens are usually protected from infectious diseases by their mother's milk provided she has been properly vaccinated.  At 6 to 8 weeks puppies should get their first vaccination and kittens should be vaccinated at 9 to 12 weeks.  12 months after their initial vaccination, both should receive a booster shot.

Spay or Neutering

Our veterinarians at Imperial Beach Pet Hospital recommend that both puppies and kittens be spayed or neutered between 4 to 6 months of age.  Spaying or neutering reduces your pet's risk of certain infections and diseases including several forms of cancer.  Statistically fixed pets live longer ad healthier than their counterparts.

Microchipping

The best way to ensure your loved one finds their way home is to microchip.  This provides a permanent identification that Animal Shelters and Veterinarians routinely check when a lost pet is brought to them.  
Picture of 2 cute kitens sitting in a basket.


Office Hours      (subject to change)

Monday:            9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday:           9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Wednesday:    9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Thursday:         9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Friday:              9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday:         9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday:            9:00 am to 5:00 pm

The material provided on this website are for educational purposes only.  Imperial Beach Pet Hospital does not provide veterinary medical service or guidance via the internet.  Please consult your pet's veterinarian in matters regarding the care of your pets.

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               (619) 424-3961
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538 12th St 
Imperial Beach CA 91932   

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  • Home
  • Services
    • Veterinary >
      • Anesthesia
      • Dental Care
      • Diagnostics
      • MicroChipping
      • Pain Managment
      • Parasite Prevention
      • Pet Care - Canine
      • Pet Care - Feline
      • Pet Care - Puppy & Kitten
      • Pet Care - Senior Canine
      • Pet Care - Senior Feline
    • Hospitality >
      • Boarding
      • Day Boarding
      • Grooming
    • Pet Information
  • About
    • Facilities
    • Our-staff
    • Staff Pets
    • News
  • Contact-us
  • Wellness Program