Young pets require special care and attention. Green Lane Animal Hospital recommends the following veterinary care schedule to keep her or him healthy and happy:
Recommended Veterinary Care for the First Year of Your Puppy’s Life
| Age | Medical Care Needed | Exclusions |
|---|---|---|
| 8 weeks | 1st booster (DHPP) Fecal sample Deworming Flea & heartworm prevention |
Summer only |
| 12 weeks | 2nd booster (DHPP) Deworming Kennel cough vaccine Leptospirosis vaccine #1 Flea & heartworm prevention |
Only for dogs at risk Only for dogs at risk Summer only |
| 16 weeks | 3rd booster (DHPP + Rabies) Leptospirosis vaccine #2 Flea & heartworm prevention |
Only for dogs at risk Summer only |
| 6 months | Presurgical bloodwork Spay / neuter surgery Microchip implantation |
|
| 1 year | Annual physical examination DHPP / Rabies booster Leptospirosis booster Kennel cough booster Flea & heartworm prevention |
Only for dogs at risk Only for dogs at risk Summer only |
Recommended Veterinary Care for the First Year of Your Kitten’s Life
| Age | Medical Care Needed | Exclusions |
|---|---|---|
| 8 weeks | 1st booster (FVRCP) Fecal sample Deworming Flea prevention |
Summer only |
| 12 weeks | 2nd booster (FVRCP) Deworming #2 Feline Leukemia vaccine #1 Flea prevention |
Only for cats at risk Summer only |
| 16 weeks | 3rd booster (FVRCP + Rabies) Deworming #3 Feline Leukemia vaccine #2 Flea prevention |
Only for cats at risk Summer only |
| 6 months | Presurgical bloodwork Spay / neuter surgery Microchip implantation |
|
| 1 year | Annual physical examination FVRCP / Rabies booster Feline Leukemia booster Flea prevention |
Only for cats at risk Summer only |
Spaying and Neutering Your Pet
Neutering the male dog or cat (Orchidectomy):
- Recommended at 6.5 months of age
- Neutering prevents prostatic tumours and prostatic enlargement
- Reduces mounting behaviour and roaming
- Reduces territorial marking (spraying or urinating on vertical objects)
- May reduce aggressive behaviour
Spaying the female dog or cat (Ovariohysterectomy):
- Recommended at 6.5 months of age
- Eliminates unwanted pregnancies and behaviour associated with “heat” cycles
- Eliminates the risk of life-threatening uterine infections (pyometra)
- Greatly reduces the risk of mammary tumours (breast cancer)
Puppy Training Resources
Looking for local training facilities and professionals to help you with your puppy? At your request, we will provide you with a current list of all the local puppy training schools at your next visit.
At your young pet’s first visit to Green Lane Animal Hospital, you receive a Puppy Care Kit or a Kitten Care Kit with lots more information regarding the care of your new pet, including pet vaccination schedules, parasite detection and prevention, and spay and neuter information. But don’t stop there—please feel free to contact us at any time with your vet questions and concerns or explore the various online resources and links provided here. Our veterinary staff is knowledgeable, well trained, and eager to help you with any questions or concerns you may have.
Pet Licensing in Markham
At Green Lane Animal Hospital, we’re excited to be working with the Town of Markham and their pet licensing program. Licensing your pet is not only a Markham By-Law, but it helps fund animal control and care of strays.