Puppy & Kitten Care
We will make sure you are set up for success with your new puppy or kitten. At Silver Creek Animal Hospital, our team will help you with everything from training to play biting to vaccine schedule and everything in between.
Vaccination Schedule
We follow the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) guidelines for core vaccines and also take into consideration lifestyle, exposure and risks when recommending non-core vaccines.
Typical puppy vaccination schedule:
7-8 weeks: DHPP
10-11 weeks: DHPP
13-14 weeks: DHPP & Lepto
16-17 weeks: DHPP, Lepto & Rabies
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Typical kitten vaccination schedule:
8 weeks: FVRCP​
12 weeks: FVRCP
16 weeks: FVRCP, Rabies
Non-Core Vaccines
Non-core vaccines are those that are based on lifestyle, exposure and risk. These include:
Bordetella - single vaccination then every 6-12 months
Influenza - initially 2 doses 3 weeks apart, then yearly
Lyme - initially 2 doses 3 weeks apart, then yearly
Feline Leukemia - initially 2 doses 3 weeks apart, then yearly
Puppy/Kitten Visits
At each of your puppy/kitten visits, we will perform a thorough physical exam, administer vaccinations, check a stool sample for intestinal parasites, give a deworming medication and send home heartworm/flea/tick medication. We will also discuss proper nutrition, parasite prevention, behavior and training techniques, timing of spay/neuter and answer any other questions you may have. For kittens, we also recommend doing a feline leukemia/FIV test after 8 weeks old. We know how important the first few months are and want to set you and your family up for a lifetime of success together.
