Medically reviewed by Dr. Pritesh Vidhate, BVSc & AH, MVSc (Veterinary Epidemiology & Preventive Medicine).
Adoption brings a lot to think about — this checklist focuses specifically on the health-related steps worth prioritizing early.
Vaccination
Establish or confirm vaccination status with your vet, restarting the schedule if history is unclear.
Deworming
Begin or continue an appropriate deworming schedule, particularly important given typically higher parasite exposure risk in rescue backgrounds.
Baseline Testing
Bloodwork and, depending on background, infectious disease screening help establish a clear health starting point for ongoing care.
Frequently Asked Questions
**Should this checklist be completed all at once?**
Your vet will typically prioritize and sequence these appropriately across the first few visits rather than all in one appointment.
**Does age affect what's prioritized first?**
Yes, young pets often need vaccination and deworming addressed with particular urgency.
**Is spaying or neutering part of this checklist?**
Often discussed as part of overall health planning, timed appropriately based on age and individual factors.
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