Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Puppy and kitten care tips for the first 6 months
By Hoskins, J D·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·1999·DocuTech Services, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Pediatric health care and management.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Taking care of puppies and kittens is really important for their health from the time they are born until they are about six months old. To help them grow strong, they need a good living environment, the right food, and a consistent routine for eating, sleeping, grooming, and playing. It's also important to encourage them to go to the bathroom regularly. Young puppies and kittens often get intestinal parasites like hookworms and roundworms, which can be common. Spaying or neutering them at an early age has many benefits that are much greater than any potential risks.
Abstract
Pediatric health care is an integral part of providing for the general health needs of puppies and kittens from birth to 6 months of age. Successful rearing of puppies and kittens requires providing them with a suitable environment; the correct quantities and quality of nutrients for growth; a regular schedule of feeding, sleeping, grooming, and exercise; and the stimulus that provokes micturation and defecation. The intestinal parasites, such as hookworms, roundworms, whipworms, tapeworms, Giardia, and Cryptosporidium, occur commonly in puppies and kittens. The advantages of early-age spay/neuter far outweight the risks.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10390787/