Dog people4 min read
Your puppy’s first vet visit: a small-paws checklist
Make the first appointment about health, feeding, safe socialisation and a practical plan, not only vaccinations.
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Small paws. A whole new chapter.
A practical start for puppies, kittens and their people: safe homes, first routines, growing-up questions and useful conversations with the vet.
A few things to keep in mind.
- Prepare a safe space before the first day home.
- Growing pets need individual feeding and preventive-care plans.
- Young animals can become unwell quickly; ask early when concerned.
A GOOD QUESTION IS A GOOD PLACE TO START
21 source-backed guidesExplore puppies & kittens.
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Vaccinations4 min read
Kitten vaccination visits: the course, records and next steps
Understand FVRCP, rabies questions, repeat kitten visits and the difference between an individual vaccination plan and a generic calendar.
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Puppies & kittens4 min read
A new kitten’s first week: the medical questions
Create a reliable starting record while keeping an eye on eating, breathing and the litter tray.
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Puppies & kittens4 min read
Puppy teeth: what to notice at the next check
A growing mouth needs observation, not tugging or a hard-chew experiment.
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Puppies & kittens4 min read
Kitten teething: what deserves a mouth check?
Distinguish growing teeth from signs that need veterinary attention.
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Puppies & kittens4 min read
Puppy toilet training: make the right place easier to find
A practical household plan built around observation, easy access and well-timed rewards.
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Puppies & kittens4 min read
When puppy teeth meet your sleeves
A household plan for playful mouthing that does not involve frightening your puppy.
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Food & nutrition4 min read
A puppy's new food needs a plan, not a sudden swap
Keep growth nutrition reliable while changing food and monitoring how your puppy responds.
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Food & nutrition4 min read
A new menu for a growing kitten
Change kitten food without letting the transition become a period of poor intake.
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The puppy is coming home. Start with the ordinary things.
Prepare safe rooms, familiar food and a realistic care routine before the first excited hello.
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Everyday care4 min read
Parasite records when a puppy or kitten changes home
The exact product history is more useful than a reassuring 'already dewormed'.
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Out & about4 min read
A puppy can see the world without meeting everybody
Useful puppy exposure is gentle, positive and matched to disease risk and the puppy's comfort.
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Adopting a cat4 min read
Kitten, adult or senior: choose the care you can actually offer
Choose between a kitten, adult or senior cat by matching the individual's care needs to the home and time you can offer.
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Adopting a cat4 min read
Found kittens? Work out the rescue need before planning adoption
Assess whether found kittens need urgent help, their mother's care or an experienced foster plan before arranging adoption.
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Adopting a dog5 min read
Puppy, adult or senior: match the dog's day to yours
Choose a puppy, adult or senior dog through the individual's known needs and your practical care capacity rather than age-based promises.
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Puppies & kittens4 min read
The teenage dog: rebuild the routine, not the punishment.
A growing dog may become more distractible, exploratory or easily excited as they move through adolescence.
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Everyday care8 min read
Tick and flea prevention for puppies: a small-paws practical guide
What to check on a new puppy, what to do with fleas or ticks today and why age, current weight and the exact Indian label decide treatment.
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Everyday care5 min read
Tick and flea prevention for kittens: comb, check and get the right care
What to do when a kitten has fleas, why age and weight matter and which signs should not wait.
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