Congratulations on your new puppy or kitten! You can share life and love with your new pet for many years. Start your journey off right with a wellness exam. Oak Grove Veterinary Hospital in San Jose, CA, explains what to expect for your first puppy or kitten wellness exam.
Shelters give all pets a vet check before they are put up for adoption, even very young puppies and kittens. In addition, responsible breeders will bring the mother and babies in for a check-up when they are days old. So, even though your visit to the vet may not technically be your pet’s first vet visit, it is the first vet visit with you, which makes it essential.
Ensure Your Pet Is Safe and Comfortable
Your pet may seem like a little furry angel now, but they can get frightened easily. Keep your pets in a carrier or use a leash for your fluffy friends’ safety and other pets in the waiting room.
Besides your pet, you should bring any medical records from the shelter or breeder, a stool sample, and any puppy and kitten care questions you have.
What Happens At the Exam
Your pet is weighed and then given a hands-on check-up. This exam involves checking for various vital signs around these areas:
- Eyes
- Ears
- Teeth
- Nose
- Paws
- Genital
- Under the tail
- Fur
Our veterinarian will gently feel your pet’s body for abnormalities. The exam takes less than ten minutes. Puppies and kittens need to stay on the scale long enough to be weighed, which may take longer. Next, a blood sample is taken for testing. Finally, we will give your pet a round of vaccinations.
Our Veterinarian in San Jose, CA
If you just got a new puppy or kitten, they must get a wellness exam. If you live in the San Jose, CA, area, contact Oak Grove Veterinary Hospital by calling (408) 227-1661 to make an appointment. If you have any further questions, ask our veterinarian during your visit.