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Building a Strong Foundation for Lifelong Health
At TotalBond Veterinary Hospital at Paw Creek, our doctors are here to help you welcome a new puppy or kitten into your home. Even at a young age, it’s important to schedule your new addition’s preventative care appointments right away. We encourage you to make an appointment with one of our veterinarians shortly after bringing your new puppy or kitten home!
Microchipping
Microchipping is the #1 most effective method of reuniting lost or stolen pets with their owners. A small microchip is inserted just beneath the surface of your pet’s skin, typically between their shoulder blades. Whenever a pet hospital or shelter finds a lost pet, they will scan to see if the pet has a microchip. If the animal has one, they will be able to retrieve the owner’s contact information from the national database and reunite the pet with its owner.
The microchipping process is simple and can be completed in just a few minutes. We typically implant the microchip while your pet is under anesthesia during its spay/neuter procedure. Once the microchip has been inserted, you can register your contact information to the online database.
Spay/Neuter Procedure
The spay/neuter procedure poses many health benefits for your pet and is something that we recommend for the vast majority of patients we see. Spaying is the removal of the uterus and ovaries from female pets, and neutering is the removal of the testes from male pets.
Our team of trained technicians and experienced doctors at TotalBond Veterinary Hospital at Paw Creek follow a strict code of conduct when completing such procedures, and do extensive background work to ensure that your pet is as comfortable and safe as possible before, during, and after the procedure. All pets are placed under general anesthesia during the procedure.
Below are the protocols that we adhere to:
- Pre-surgery Blood Panel
- Administer the proper dose of anesthesia
- IV Fluids
- Advanced technician and equipment monitoring
- Pain management
- Recovery and therapy
Why Should I Have My Pet Spayed/ Neutered?
The Spay/Neuter procedure benefits your pet, you, and the pet community as a whole.
- For pets, the spay/neuter procedure offers a decreased risk of certain forms of cancer, a longer lifespan, and an overall greater quality of life.
- For pet owners, no more worrying about unwanted litters, urinary marking, and other sex-hormone related behaviors, "take out" and your pet will be less aggressive and more friendly.
- For the pet community, fewer litters means more space in animal shelters, and thus fewer animals in need of a home.
The health and behavioral benefits of the spay/neuter procedure will be discussed in detail by the doctor during your visit, so you can receive personalized guidance based on your pet’s needs.
Puppy Wellness Exams
Puppy wellness exams allow us to check up on your pet’s growth and health during the first stages of their life. During your puppy’s wellness exam, we will record their growth and check for possible illnesses and parasites. Our veterinarians will also perform a thorough physical examination and then prescribe core and non-core vaccines.
We schedule wellness exams at 8, 12, and 16 week periods, and we welcome all questions or concerns that you may have about your new pet. We advise that you bring a new fecal sample from your pet to each exam.
Puppy Vaccinations
Just like in humans, vaccines help puppies avoid disease and harmful conditions. Puppies already have weak immune systems since they are still growing, so we highly encourage that you vaccinate your puppy. Before your puppy receives their vaccines, please be aware of where you bring your puppy. Avoid taking your puppy to crowded places like dog parks and puppy daycares.
There are two main types of vaccines:
- Core vaccines are encouraged for all puppies, regardless of specific circumstances. These include Bordetella, Rabies, Leptospirosis, and DA2P-P.
- Non-core vaccines are recommended by your veterinarian on a case specific basis. These vary based off of your puppy’s lifestyle and other specific circumstances. These include Canine Influenza and Lyme.
Kitten Wellness Exams
Kitten wellness exams allow us to check up on your pet’s growth and health during the first stages of their life. During your kitten’s wellness exam, we will record their growth and check for possible illnesses and parasites. Our veterinarians will also perform a thorough physical examination and then prescribe core and non-core vaccines.
We schedule wellness exams at 8, 12, and 16 week periods, and we welcome all questions or concerns that you may have about your new pet. We advise that you bring a new fecal sample from your kitten to each exam.
Kitten Vaccinations
Vaccines will help shield your kitten from harmful diseases and conditions. We strongly advise that you vaccinate your kitten, and that you keep your kitten at home before they are vaccinated. This protects your kitten when they are in a vulnerable position as a newborn animal.
There are two main types of vaccines:
- Core vaccines are encouraged for all kittens, regardless of specific circumstances. These include Rabies and the FVRCP vaccination.
- Non-core vaccines are recommended by your veterinarian on a case specific basis. These vary based off of your kitten’s lifestyle and other specific circumstances. These include Feline Leukemia (FeLV).
Multi-Cat Households
Before you introduce your kitten to your multi-cat household, we highly encourage you to get your kitten tested for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) and Feline Leukemia (FeLV) to protect your kitten’s health and immune system.
After that, adapting your kitten to a home that other cats already live in can be a slow and methodical process. Cats are inherently territorial, so they may take time to get used to a new kitten in their house. We recommend that you don’t rush this process and instead place your kitten in a carrier and let your other cats get to know your kitten. After that, you can let your cats and kitten interact.
Total Wellcare Club
We want to make your pet’s lifetime care as cost effective as possible, so we’re so excited to share our Total Wellcare Club with you! It offers many incredible benefits including low monthly payments, two wellness/preventative care visits per year, and all immunizations, customized to your pet according to AAHA Vaccine Guidelines – just to name a few. Be sure to check it out!
