Services : Puppy & Kitten Check ups

When you first take your new puppy or kitten home he or she may only be around 6 weeks old.

The change of environment, food, possibly a long journey can all be very stressful for a little one.

You may feel that you would prefer him to settle in your home before bringing him for his vaccinations.

(Kittens need to be at least 9 weeks old before starting vaccinations, although puppies can get them from 6 weeks of age, see vaccines for more information).

Maybe you have collected your new pet and he has already had vaccinations with his breeder's vet.

Even if he isn't due to receive a vaccination you may still wish to get an initial health check and discuss any concerns or general questions about the newest member of your family.

These check ups with a vet are free of charge for any pet under 6 months of age that you have only just acquired and mean that you can start off your new relationship with peace of mind.

Free 4-month puppy check ups

We feel that the period between the last puppy vaccination at around 12 weeks and the first adult booster at 15 months is a very important one in terms of your dog's development.

He will go from being a small puppy, through being a bouncy teenager to an adult and in many cases not need to see a vet at all for medical reasons.

In this period feeding needs will change, joints will be bearing increased weight, sexual maturity will be approaching and behaviour traits develop.

There will be lots of questions you will want to ask, ones you probably wouldn't have even thought about asking  2 months previously.

This is why we have started offering free check ups at 4 months of age to puppies we have vaccinated.

You will be able to discuss any concerns about health,behaviour and training, schedule neutering if appropriate, get an accurate weight to monitor growth and discuss what worming or flea protocol would suit your dog best.

We hope our clients will take full advantage of this service as we feel your dog will benefit from this extra check at this vital stage in his or her life.