Puppy & Kitten Care in Tucson

Mon–Fri: 8:00am-5:00pm
(closed for lunch 12:00-1:30pm)
Sat–Sun: Closed

First Steps with a New Puppy or Kitten

When you first get a new pet, we recommend that they be brought into our animal hospital for a checkup within the first week after they join your household. This is important so that we can check for signs of any underlying health conditions and ensure that your pet is parasite-free. When you come in for your first visit, please bring a fecal sample to help us screen for parasites. During this initial visit, we’ll perform a nose-to-tail check, examining your pet thoroughly to ensure they are healthy. If any health problems are detected, we will be able to develop a course of action for managing the condition right away.

What You Need to Know about Your New Puppy or Kitten

A new puppy or kitten can bring with it a lot of challenges, and the Rita Ranch Pet Hospital team is here to help you meet their needs. Some needs that we can help with include:

A nutritional plan
Discussion of behavioral issues and the prevention of such common problems as chewing, scratching, barking, digging, marking, and more, to help pre-empt these unwanted behaviors
Education about exercise needs
Information about crate training, housebreaking, and litterbox use
Information about spay and neuter recommendations and we’ll discuss your options with you at your visit
Parasite prevention regimen
Parasite screenings
Vaccinations for disease prevention
We recommend vaccines at 8, 12, and 16 weeks of age to prevent common infectious diseases such as parvovirus, distemper, and feline leukemia
There will be approximately three visits for vaccines in your pet’s first year

Puppy & Kitten Plans

We offer puppy and kitten packages for our clients for savings on wellness, prevention, spaying, and neutering services.

Get Started With Us

The Rita Ranch Pet Hospital team can’t wait to meet your new companion! Contact us today to schedule their very first visit and we can help get them started on the right paw.