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Puppy & Kitten Care in Oconomowoc, WI

Congratulations on your new puppy or kitten! Thank you for choosing us to help protect and care for the newest member of your family.

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The First Few Months Matter Most

We want to help get your puppy or kitten started on the right path to a long and healthy life. The first few months are a critical period in their development, and we can give you the support and tools necessary to help them grow into a well-mannered, healthy dog or cat — including information and advice on nutrition, training, litter box training, behavior, and socialization.

Schedule That First Exam Early

Schedule your puppy or kitten for their first exam as soon as possible. Until they have received a series of vaccines, they are susceptible to many serious but preventable diseases.

For puppies, we will make sure they are protected against rabies, distemper, and parvovirus, among other diseases. For kittens, that includes rabies, panleukopenia — also called distemper — and feline leukemia.

Your new pet will also need to be tested and possibly treated for intestinal parasites, which are extremely common in young animals.

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Why Parasite Testing Matters

Most puppies and kittens have gastrointestinal parasites (intestinal worms) that can cause vomiting, diarrhea, coughing, weight loss, malnutrition, anemia, and a potbellied appearance, although young animals can carry worms without showing any symptoms at all.

It is important to treat these parasites not only to rid your pet of the infection, but also to prevent you and the rest of your family from becoming infected. Some GI parasites are zoonotic, which means they can be transmitted from pets to people. By ensuring that your puppy or kitten is properly treated, you can keep your entire family safe.

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Puppy and Kitten Resources

We keep a library of handouts for new pet parents.

For puppies: dog behavior and training resources, housetraining, crate training and confinement, socializing your puppy, the Vaccination Station guide, interactive dog toys, microchip information, preventive options, canine body language, what to expect after vaccinations, and Lili Chin’s Doggie Language for kids.

For kittens: life with felines, socializing your kitten, feline behavior and health resources, kitten play, the Vaccination Station guide, interactive cat toys, preventive options, and Lili Chin’s Cat Language for kids.

Planning Ahead

We will talk with you about the right timing for spay and neuter surgery, and microchipping is often recommended at the same visit while your pet is already under anesthesia.

We look forward to meeting your new puppy or kitten!

Your puppy or kitten will graduate into our Pet Wellness Exams program once the initial series is complete.