New Puppy and Kitten Care
Congratulations, you have a brand new little fur baby, and you need to know what needs to be done to make that puppy or kitten healthy and safe.
New Puppy and Kitten Care in Spring Hill, FL
We recommend setting up a new puppy or kitten appointment as soon as possible to discuss items such as preparing your home, shots, diet, and exercise.
New Puppy and Kitten Care
Puppies
Florida state law requires all puppies sold within the state to be at least 8 weeks of age, to be vaccinated by a licensed veterinarian, and to have a current Health Certificate issued by the veterinarian. Puppies needing a Health Certificate are required to be given an additional vaccination against Bordetella, usually administered at 8 weeks.
Puppy Vaccination Schedule
- 6 – 8 weeks of age – DAPP: distemper, adenovirus, parainfluenza, parvovirus
- 9 – 13 weeks of age – DAPLP: distemper, adenovirus, parainfluenza, leptospirosis, parvovirus
- 14 – 16 weeks of age – DAPLP & Rabies: distemper, adenovirus, parainfluenza, leptospirosis, parvovirus, rabies
Kittens
Florida state law requires all kittens sold within the state to be at least 8 weeks of age, to be vaccinated by a licensed veterinarian, and to have a current Health Certificate issued by the veterinarian.
- 6 weeks or older – Test for Feline Leukemia and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
- 6 – 8 weeks of age – FVRCP & FeLV: feline viral rhinotracheitis, calici, panleukopenia, feline leukemia
- 9 – 13 weeks of age – FVRCP & FeLV: feline viral rhinotracheitis, calici, panleukopenia, feline leukemia
- 14 – 16 weeks of age – FVRCP, FeLV & Rabies: feline viral rhinotracheitis, calici, panleukopenia, feline leukemia, rabies