Puppy & Kitten Care
Bringing home a puppy or kitten is an exciting time! At Timberline Animal Hospital, we are honored that you would entrust the medical care of your newest family member with us. We are dedicated to providing your pet with lifelong quality medical care. As a small and personalized practice, we pride ourselves on developing trusting relationships with you and your pet so that you can make the most informed medical decisions that are right for you, your pet, and your family.
You can choose to either pay for your pet care services as they occur or purchase one of our annual Preventive Healthcare Packages. Our Preventive Health Care Packages offer monthly payments for your pet's preventive care needs. Packages are divided into 12 monthly payments. Visit our Health Care Package page for more information.
What you need to know about your new pet’s first appointment
Please bring any paperwork for your new pet and any vaccination or de-worming records with you.
Please bring in a fresh stool sample that is less than six hours old to test for internal parasites. We strongly recommend that all new pets to your home and especially puppies and kittens are tested for internal parasites. Internal parasites are unhealthy for your pet and transmissible to their human family members. For more information on parasite control visit the CDC or the or Companion Animal Parasite Council.
The first examination is usually a little longer because we know that you have a lot of questions and we want to make sure to answer them all.
You can choose to either pay for your pet care services as they occur or purchase one of our annual Preventive Healthcare Packages. Our Preventive Health Care Packages offer monthly payments for your pet's preventive care needs. Packages are divided into 12 monthly payments. Visit our Health Care Package page for more information.
What you need to know about your new pet’s first appointment
Please bring any paperwork for your new pet and any vaccination or de-worming records with you.
Please bring in a fresh stool sample that is less than six hours old to test for internal parasites. We strongly recommend that all new pets to your home and especially puppies and kittens are tested for internal parasites. Internal parasites are unhealthy for your pet and transmissible to their human family members. For more information on parasite control visit the CDC or the or Companion Animal Parasite Council.
The first examination is usually a little longer because we know that you have a lot of questions and we want to make sure to answer them all.
Recommended Vaccines for DogsDog Core Vaccines:
Rabies (given at 16 weeks, boosted at 1 year, then boosted every 3 years) DA2PP (given at 9, 12, & 15 weeks, boosted at 1 year, then boosted every 3 years) Dog Non-Core Recommended Vaccines: Bordetella (kennel cough) (every six months) Leptospirosis (given at 12, 15 weeks, boosted annually) |
Recommended Vaccines for CatsCat Core Vaccines:
Rabies (16 weeks, boosted at 1 year, then boosted every 3 years) FVRCP (9, 12, 15 weeks, boosted at 1 year, then boosted every 3 years) Cat Non-Core Recommended Vaccine: Feline leukemia virus (given at 12, 15 weeks, boosted annually if indicated by your cat’s lifestyle) |
Recommended Veterinary Visits
1st Veterinary Visit for your puppy or kitten:
Comprehensive Physical Examination
Vaccinations
Heartworm testing for your puppy
FELV/FIV test for your kitten
Parasite testing and de-wormer for hookworms and roundworms
Information about broad-spectrum parasite control
Nutrition discussion
New pet packet
Information about the advantages of microchipping your pet
Behavior consultation
Annual Preventive Health Care Package Overview
2nd Veterinary Visit for Your puppy or kitten (3 weeks after the 1st):
Comprehensive Physical Examination
Vaccinations
Discussion of any health concerns
Behavior questions
Nutrition discussion
Housebreaking for puppies
Nail trim, clean ears, & tooth brushing demonstration
Benefits of spay & neuter
3rd Veterinary Visit for your puppy or kitten (3 weeks after the 2nd):
Vaccinations
Information about spaying and neutering
Heartworm testing after 6 months
4th Veterinary Visit for your puppy or kitten (4-6 months of age):
Spay or Neuter surgery
Microchip if you have chosen to microchip your pet
Comprehensive Physical Examination
Vaccinations
Heartworm testing for your puppy
FELV/FIV test for your kitten
Parasite testing and de-wormer for hookworms and roundworms
Information about broad-spectrum parasite control
Nutrition discussion
New pet packet
Information about the advantages of microchipping your pet
Behavior consultation
Annual Preventive Health Care Package Overview
2nd Veterinary Visit for Your puppy or kitten (3 weeks after the 1st):
Comprehensive Physical Examination
Vaccinations
Discussion of any health concerns
Behavior questions
Nutrition discussion
Housebreaking for puppies
Nail trim, clean ears, & tooth brushing demonstration
Benefits of spay & neuter
3rd Veterinary Visit for your puppy or kitten (3 weeks after the 2nd):
Vaccinations
Information about spaying and neutering
Heartworm testing after 6 months
4th Veterinary Visit for your puppy or kitten (4-6 months of age):
Spay or Neuter surgery
Microchip if you have chosen to microchip your pet