Puppy & Kitten Care in Kendall, FL

As soon as possible after bringing them home, ideally within the first few days, even if they've already had a vaccine or two elsewhere. That first visit is as much about a baseline health check as it is about vaccines, and catching something early — a hernia, a heart murmur, a parasite — is much easier to manage than finding it later.

Typically a series of 3 to 4 visits spaced a few weeks apart, starting around 6–8 weeks old and continuing until they're roughly 16 weeks. The spacing matters because their mother's antibodies fade gradually, and a vaccine given too early might not fully take.

It depends on breed and size more than a single standard age — smaller breeds are often ready earlier, while some larger dogs do better waiting until they're a bit more grown. We'll give you a specific recommendation once we've seen your pet rather than a generic timeline.

Yes. Vaccines have to be given in a series regardless of how healthy a pet looks, since a single shot doesn't provide full protection on its own. The visits also give us several chances to catch anything subtle before it becomes a bigger problem later on.

Growing pets need a diet formulated for puppies or kittens specifically, not an adult formula, since the nutritional needs are different while they're developing. We'll go over portion sizes and feeding frequency for your pet's breed and size at their first visit.