For Owners
New Puppy and Kitten Free Vet Check
Congratulations on your new puppy or kitten
We want you and your new puppy or kitten to get off on the right paw.
We would like to offer you;
FREE health check by one of experienced vets
FREE sample bag of Hill’s puppy or kitten food
Puppies receive their first dose of Heartworm Prevention
Disclaimer: Free health checks are for puppies and kittens up to 12 months of age only and it must be their first visit to our hospital. These checks are done by a vet and not valid in place of a veterinary consultation for specific illnesses or injuries, as it’s just a health check. This is not valid for litters or commercial breeders. T&Cs are subject to change at anytime.
Owning a pet
Owning a new puppy or kitten can be a very exciting (and busy!) time for pet owners. There are some crucial health care measures that need to be taken to ensure your new furry friend gets the best start in life.
Moving to a new home can be a stressful time for a puppy or kitten. This stress combined with their immature immune system can make them prone to illness and disease. Visit one of our hospitals with your new puppy for a FREE health checkup to ensure they have the best chance of settling into their new home smoothly. Our vets will conduct a health check and discuss important health care measures to keep your new puppy or kitten healthy and happy.
Nutrition
Puppies and kittens need a balanced, premium quality puppy/kitten food. Puppies and kittens grow and develop rapidly and have very different nutritional requirements to adult dogs and cats. For example, puppies and kittens require additional calcium and energy to facilitate proper growth of bones and muscles, in dogs this ratio of calcium and energy can be different for small breeds to large breeds. It’s essential that you discuss the best nutritional plan for your new pet with a trained veterinary professional. At Sydney Animal Hospitals, we are committed to providing your new puppy or kitten with the best nutrition available, following a free health check your puppy will receive a FREE sample bag of Hill’s Science Diet puppy/kitten Food to trial.
Parasite control
Parasite control is also very important for puppies and kittens as they are more likely to be carrying gastrointestinal worms at this stage in their life. An all wormer tablet should be given every 2 weeks until 12 weeks of age, every month until 6 months of age and then every 3 months for life.
For puppies heartworm prevention is even more important – the best way to prevent heartworm is with injectable medication administered by your vet, this removes the possibility of forgetting to give a dose as one missed monthly heartworm dose can result in heartworm infection. Puppies need to start this heartworm prevention medication at 12 weeks of age, they will then need a booster at 6 month of age and then need repeat injections every year at the same time as their annual vaccinations. For more information on heartworm in pets, click on this link: Heartworm Prevention in Dogs.
Tick and flea prevention is also a must. Flea and tick preventatives and tick collars are highly effective and very safe. These products prevent these parasites for extended periods. Paralysis ticks can be rapidly fatal for dogs and cats of any age, for more information on paralysis ticks visit our webpage here: Paralysis Tick Emergency Care.
Vaccinations
Vaccinations are imperative to prevent deadly infectious diseases such as parvovirus, distemper, hepatitis and infectious canine cough in puppies and feline herpesvirus, calicivirus and feline panleukopenia in kittens. During the vaccination consultation, the veterinarian will complete a nose to tail health check examination to ensure your puppy or kitten is healthy and fit for vaccination. Puppies and kittens require vaccinations at 6-8 weeks of age, 10-12 weeks of age and 14-16 weeks of age. After these vaccinations are completed your puppy or kitten will then be able to safely mix with other pets at dog parks and public places without the risk of acquiring these infectious diseases. For more information about vaccinations visit this link: Dog Vaccinations.
Vaccinations
Vaccinations are imperative to prevent deadly infectious diseases such as parvovirus, distemper, hepatitis and infectious canine cough in puppies and feline herpesvirus, calicivirus and feline panleukopenia in kittens. During the vaccination consultation, the veterinarian will complete a nose to tail health check examination to ensure your puppy or kitten is healthy and fit for vaccination. Puppies and kittens require vaccinations at 6-8 weeks of age, 10-12 weeks of age and 14-16 weeks of age. After these vaccinations are completed your puppy or kitten will then be able to safely mix with other pets at dog parks and public places without the risk of acquiring these infectious diseases. For more information about vaccinations visit this link: Dog Vaccinations.
Routine Health Checklist
At Sydney Animal Hopsitals, we offer comprehensive routine health checklist tailored for new pet owners. This essential guide covers everything from vaccinations, nutritional advice, exercise, preventative health tips, and even tips on socialisation and grooming. Our goal is to provide you with the knowledge and tools to keep your furry friend happy and healthy as they grow. Trust our experienced veterinary team to support you every step of the way in your pets journey to a vibrant and healthy life.
For puppies
For Kittens
Puppy Weight Calculator
Wondering how big your puppy will get? Our puppy weight calculator predicts your dog’s adult weight and height. Simply fill in your puppy’s breed, current weight, age, gender, and change to kgs.
The calculations are based on the American Kennel Club’s database of adult dog weights and heights and our tool has been built by a data scientist to ensure results will be as accurate as possible.
Note: please don’t feed your dog more or less based on the results. For that advice, consult your veterinarian.
Puppy Weight Calculator
Wondering how big your puppy will get? Our puppy weight calculator predicts your dog’s adult weight and height. Simply fill in your puppy’s breed, current weight, age, gender, and change to kgs.
The calculations are based on the American Kennel Club’s database of adult dog weights and heights and our tool has been built by a data scientist to ensure results will be as accurate as possible.
Note: please don’t feed your dog more or less based on the results. For that advice, consult your veterinarian.