Puppy and Kitten Care
Complete Care for Your Pet’s First Year
Welcoming a new puppy or kitten into your home is exciting, and it’s also the beginning of an important journey in their health and development. Queen City Veterinary Clinic supports pet owners like you with comprehensive veterinary services for puppies and kittens in Cincinnati. From their first vaccinations to building healthy routines, we provide everything your young companion needs to grow up strong. Starting veterinary care early builds confidence for pets, making future visits easier and less stressful.
Early Preventive Care for Young Pets
The first year of life is a critical time for your pet’s health. Puppies and kittens require frequent check-ups, a series of vaccinations, deworming treatments, and, eventually, spay or neuter procedures. Through routine visits, our veterinarians monitor development, detect early signs of health issues, and offer guidance along the way.
Initial wellness visits often include:
- A Full Physical Exam
- Weight and Growth Monitoring
- Vaccines and/or Boosters
- Parasite Screening and Deworming
- Nutrition Recommendations
- Behavioral Advice
- Planning for Spay or Neuter Surgery
We can give you tips for at-home care, such as introducing dental hygiene routines, choosing safe toys, and crate or litter box training. Talking with a veterinarian helps you avoid misinformation and gives you peace of mind as you navigate this exciting stage of pet ownership.
Microchipping is a Permanent Pet ID
Having your pet microchipped is a smart investment that lasts for life.
A tiny chip, inserted under the skin between your pet’s shoulders, contains a unique ID number that links to your contact information. If your pet ever gets lost in the future, shelters and veterinary clinics can scan for the chip and reunite you quickly.
Even if your puppy or kitten will primarily be indoors, unexpected escapes can happen. Collars and tags can fall off, but a microchip is permanent and reliable. At Queen City Veterinary Clinic, we can place a microchip during a regular appointment or at the time of spay/neuter surgery. It’s a quick procedure that we recommend for all puppies and kittens.
Exams for OFA Certification
For pet owners considering breeding or simply wanting to understand more about their pet’s long-term orthopedic health, our veterinarians perform exams and X-rays for OFA Certification (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals). These evaluations are used to assess a pet’s risk of genetic conditions like hip dysplasia and are often required for responsible breeding practices.
We recommend timing OFA evaluations appropriately based on breed and age. Pets must often be 1-2 years of age in order to be certified. If you have any questions about this certification for your young pet, we welcome you to contact our clinic.
Puppy and Kitten Care in Cincinnati, OH
Setting young pets up for a lifetime of barks and purrs.
Queen City Veterinary Clinic is proud to help our community’s newest puppies and kittens get the healthy foundation they deserve. We understand the importance of early intervention and consistent care, and we’re committed to being your trusted partner in pet health. Reach out to us to schedule your new pet’s first appointment.
Queen City Veterinary Clinic has veterinary services for puppies and kittens from Walnut Hills, Hyde Park, Evanston, Avondale, CUF, Over-the-Rhine, Downtown Cincinnati, Norwood, Oakley, O’Bryonville, Columbia Tusculum, and the central Cincinnati, OH area, as well as Dayton, Bellevue, Ft. Thomas, Park Hills, Southgate, Newport, and the Northern Kentucky area.
