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Building a Strong Foundation for Lifelong Health
At TotalBond Veterinary Hospital at Paw Creek, our veterinarians 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
Spaying and neutering are important preventive procedures that can provide significant health and behavioral benefits for dogs and cats. These surgeries can help reduce unwanted reproductive behaviors, lower the risk of certain medical conditions, and support your pet's long-term health and well-being. At TotalBond Veterinary Hospital at Paw Creek, our veterinary team performs spay and neuter procedures with a strong focus on safety, comfort, and personalized care throughout every stage of treatment and recovery.
Neutering is the surgical removal of a male pet's testicles. This procedure can help decrease behaviors such as roaming, marking, and aggression while reducing the risk of testicular cancer and certain prostate-related conditions. Prior to surgery, our veterinarians perform a comprehensive physical examination and pre-anesthetic testing to help ensure your pet is a good candidate for the procedure. Most pets recover quickly and comfortably with appropriate post-operative care.
Spaying involves the removal of a female pet's ovaries and uterus, preventing heat cycles and unwanted pregnancies. In addition to reproductive control, spaying can help prevent serious health conditions such as uterine infections and reproductive cancers. When performed at an appropriate age, spaying may also significantly reduce the risk of mammary tumors later in life. The ideal timing for spaying varies depending on factors such as breed, size, and lifestyle, and our veterinarians will recommend the most appropriate schedule for your pet.
Before every spay or neuter procedure, we conduct a thorough health assessment, including physical examinations and diagnostic testing when needed, to support a safe surgical experience. Our team is committed to providing compassionate care, advanced monitoring, and effective pain management to help your pet recover as comfortably as possible.
Why Should I Have My Pet Spayed/ Neutered?
Spaying and neutering offer important benefits for pets, pet owners, and the broader animal community. These procedures are a proactive way to support your pet's long-term health while helping to reduce pet overpopulation.
Benefits for Your Pet
- May reduce the risk of certain reproductive cancers and diseases
- Can contribute to a longer, healthier life
- Helps prevent unwanted pregnancies
- May reduce hormone-related behaviors and improve overall well-being
Benefits for Pet Owners
- Eliminates concerns about unexpected litters
- Can help reduce behaviors such as roaming, marking, and certain forms of aggression
- May make pets easier to manage and train
- Supports a healthier and more comfortable lifestyle for your companion
Benefits for the Community
- Helps reduce the number of homeless animals entering shelters
- Supports responsible pet ownership
- Contributes to lowering pet overpopulation in local communities
During your visit, your veterinarian will discuss the potential health and behavioral benefits of spaying or neutering and provide personalized recommendations based on your pet's age, breed, lifestyle, and individual needs.
Puppy Wellness Exams
Early wellness exams are an essential part of puppy care, helping support your puppy's health and development throughout their first year of life. During these visits, our experienced vet team in Charlotte carefully monitors growth, tracks developmental milestones, screens for parasites, and evaluates for signs of illness or underlying health concerns. As part of our comprehensive puppy care services, we perform thorough physical examinations and recommend appropriate core and lifestyle-based vaccinations to help protect your puppy from preventable diseases. These routine appointments also provide valuable opportunities to discuss nutrition, behavior, training, and any questions you may have about your puppy's overall health and well-being.
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.
Vaccinations play an important role in supporting your puppy’s long-term health and well-being. As part of a complete puppy care plan, vaccines will help to build immunity against serious illnesses and provide essential protection during your puppy’s early months of growth. At TotalBond Veterinary Hospital at Paw Creek, we create customized vaccination schedules tailored to your puppy’s individual needs, helping families throughout Charlotte give their pets the best possible start in life.
Kitten Wellness Exams
Early wellness exams are a vital part of kitten care, helping monitor your kitten's growth, development, and overall health during the first stages of life. During these visits, our veterinary team evaluates developmental milestones, screens for parasites, checks for signs of illness or underlying health concerns, and performs a comprehensive physical examination. As part of our personalized kitten care services in Charlotte, we also recommend appropriate core and lifestyle-based vaccinations to help protect your kitten from preventable diseases.
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!
Why Choose Our Veterinary Hospital for Puppy and Kitten Care?
Choosing the right vet for your puppy or kitten is an important decision that can have a lasting impact on their health and well-being. At TotalBond Veterinary Hospital at Paw Creek, our experienced veterinarian team is committed to providing compassionate, personalized care tailored to your pet's unique needs. From wellness exams and vaccinations to preventive care and ongoing health guidance, we strive to help young pets get the best possible start in life. Families throughout Charlotte trust our team to deliver quality veterinary care in a welcoming and supportive environment where puppies and kittens can thrive.
If you are looking for a vet near you or need to schedule an appointment, call us at 704-827-7422.
