Puppy Visits
Give your new puppy the best start in life! Welcoming a new puppy into your family is an exciting (and sometimes overwhelming!) experience. Every puppy needs routine veterinary care during their first year — but because each one grows, learns, and develops differently, their care plan should be just as unique as they are.
At Cedar Hill Animal Clinic, our veterinarians and support team will help you create a personalized plan that sets your puppy up for a lifetime of health and happiness. 💜
The First Year: Building a Foundation for Wellness
Your puppy’s first year is full of rapid changes — physically, mentally, and behaviorally.
During this time, we’ll schedule a series of regular visits to monitor growth, provide vaccinations, and run important screening tests to ensure everything is on track.
Each visit is designed to:
Physical Exams
A lifetime of wellness begins with your puppy’s very first exam. Puppies typically need 3–4 physical exams between 8 and 16 weeks of age.
At these visits, we’ll:
Vaccinations
Because your puppy’s immune system is still developing, timely and properly spaced vaccinations are essential.
We follow AVMA and AAHA-based vaccine protocols, tailoring recommendations to your puppy’s breed, lifestyle, and home environment.
Typical vaccines include:
Diagnostic Testing
Preventive testing helps us catch small problems before they become big ones.
We recommend:
DNA + Health Testing
Curious about your puppy’s breed or genetic background? We’re proud to offer DNA + Health testing for both puppies and adult dogs.
Our panels test for over 215 genetic health conditions, providing insights into:
Nutrition, Behavior, and Beyond
Your puppy’s visits aren’t just about vaccines and exams — they’re about setting up good habits early.
We’ll discuss:
📞 Schedule Your Puppy’s First Visit. Call us today at 614-897-0404 or email [email protected] to get started.
Together, we’ll make sure your new best friend grows up happy, healthy, and loved every step of the way.
At Cedar Hill Animal Clinic, our veterinarians and support team will help you create a personalized plan that sets your puppy up for a lifetime of health and happiness. 💜
The First Year: Building a Foundation for Wellness
Your puppy’s first year is full of rapid changes — physically, mentally, and behaviorally.
During this time, we’ll schedule a series of regular visits to monitor growth, provide vaccinations, and run important screening tests to ensure everything is on track.
Each visit is designed to:
- Track healthy development through hands-on exams
- Protect against infectious diseases
- Screen for parasites and congenital conditions
- Build positive veterinary experiences for life
Physical Exams
A lifetime of wellness begins with your puppy’s very first exam. Puppies typically need 3–4 physical exams between 8 and 16 weeks of age.
At these visits, we’ll:
- Assess your puppy’s heart, lungs, teeth, skin, eyes, and joints
- Record growth and weight trends
- Check for early signs of illness or developmental issues
- Begin building trust — one treat and cuddle at a time! 🐾
Vaccinations
Because your puppy’s immune system is still developing, timely and properly spaced vaccinations are essential.
We follow AVMA and AAHA-based vaccine protocols, tailoring recommendations to your puppy’s breed, lifestyle, and home environment.
Typical vaccines include:
- Core vaccines: Distemper, Parvovirus, Adenovirus, Leptospirosis, and Rabies
- Lifestyle vaccines: Bordetella, Lyme, and Canine Influenza (as appropriate)
Diagnostic Testing
Preventive testing helps us catch small problems before they become big ones.
We recommend:
- Fecal testing: Detects intestinal parasites that are common in young puppies. Untreated parasites can affect growth and overall health.
- Heartworm and tick-borne disease testing: Performed within the first 12 months of life and repeated annually to ensure your dog remains protected.
DNA + Health Testing
Curious about your puppy’s breed or genetic background? We’re proud to offer DNA + Health testing for both puppies and adult dogs.
Our panels test for over 215 genetic health conditions, providing insights into:
- Breed composition
- Genetic risk factors for inherited diseases
- Medication sensitivities and carrier status
Nutrition, Behavior, and Beyond
Your puppy’s visits aren’t just about vaccines and exams — they’re about setting up good habits early.
We’ll discuss:
- Spay/neuter or ovary-sparing/vasectomy options
- Diet and nutrition for healthy growth
- Training and socialization tips
- Flea, tick, and heartworm prevention
- Microchipping for permanent identification
📞 Schedule Your Puppy’s First Visit. Call us today at 614-897-0404 or email [email protected] to get started.
Together, we’ll make sure your new best friend grows up happy, healthy, and loved every step of the way.
How could a Wellness Plan benefit myself and my pet?
For most of us, pets are part of our families and we want them in our lives as long as possible. The most important and responsible thing we can do for them is to focus on preventative care. We understand it can be difficult to keep up with the cost associated with your pets care. That is why we are excited to be able to offer Wellness Plans to our clients and their pets!
Our wellness plans are designed to break up the cost of preventative care throughout a year of your pets life, while ensuring your pet is receiving the best care possible!
For most of us, pets are part of our families and we want them in our lives as long as possible. The most important and responsible thing we can do for them is to focus on preventative care. We understand it can be difficult to keep up with the cost associated with your pets care. That is why we are excited to be able to offer Wellness Plans to our clients and their pets!
Our wellness plans are designed to break up the cost of preventative care throughout a year of your pets life, while ensuring your pet is receiving the best care possible!