Your Puppy’s 1st Vet Appointment

Your puppy’s first vet visit should be scheduled within 72 hours of going home. This early appointment is important for establishing care, confirming your puppy’s health, and making sure your vet has all the documentation they need to set up future care and vaccinations.

What to Bring

Your puppy will go home with a folder that includes all of the following:

  • Vaccination and deworming records
    Fecal exam results (your puppy’s fecal has     already been tested and is clear)
    Spay/neuter contract or certificate
    Microchip information

Please take this folder with you to your first appointment and give it to your vet’s office so they can update their records.

No Shots Needed

Your puppy will not need any additional vaccinations at this first visit. We follow a carefully timed schedule that prioritizes your puppy’s immune system and long-term health. We give their first vaccine right around 8 weeks. The next vaccine is due approximately four weeks after going home. Your vet may offer to give a vaccine that day, but it’s not necessary. Simply bring your puppy in for a wellness check.

Things to Ask at the Appointment

This visit is a great time to:

  • Discuss future vaccine appointments

  • Schedule or plan for spay/neuter

  • Ask about flea, tick, and heartworm prevention

  • Review feeding schedule and growth expectations

  • Check in about any questions or concerns you’ve noticed since bringing your puppy home