🐶 New Puppy & Kitten Guide – First 3 Months Essentials in Pune| Shivraj Pet Clinic

Introduction:

Bringing home a new puppy or kitten is exciting—but it comes with responsibilities. The first three months are crucial for building immunity, nutrition, and behavior. At Shivraj Pet Clinic & Lab, we guide pet parents in Pimple Nilakh, Baner, Vishal Nagar, and Aundh through every step of early pet care. Here’s your go-to plan.

🗓️ Vaccination Schedule:

Minimum vaccination age for puppies & kittens is 1.5 months (6 weeks). Don’t delay this essential protection.

🐾 Puppies:

• 6 weeks – 1st Distemper + Parvo (DHP)

• 9 weeks – 2nd DHP + Lepto

• 12 weeks – 3rd DHP + Anti-Rabies

• Annual boosters every year

🐱 Kittens:

• 6–8 weeks – 1st FVRCP

• 10–12 weeks – 2nd FVRCP + Anti-Rabies

• Annual boosters follow

💊 Deworming Schedule:

• Start at 15 days of age, then repeat every 15 days until 3 months

• From 3–6 months: once a month

• After 6 months: once every 3 months (quarterly)

• Use vet-recommended dewormers only

🥣 Feeding Guide (1.5 to 3 Months):

Puppies:

• Age 6–12 weeks: 4 small meals per day

• Feed puppy starter kibble soaked in warm water or homemade food like:

  • Rice + boiled chicken (boneless)

  • Khichdi with carrots, pumpkin

  • Avoid milk, sweets, bones, or spicy food

• Include calcium syrup and puppy multivitamin drops as advised

Kittens:

• Age 6–12 weeks: 4 meals/day

• Kitten formula milk (if under 8 weeks), then shift to:

  • Soft-boiled chicken or kitten starter food

  • Avoid cow milk (causes loose stool)

  • Fresh water always available

🚽 Toilet Training Tips:

• Fix feeding and walk routines

• Use pee-pads or newspaper in early days

• Reward when they eliminate at the right spot

• Avoid scolding; use gentle redirection

✂️ Neutering Advice:

• Ideal neutering age: 6–9 months

• Prevents unwanted pregnancies and behavior issues

• Shivraj Pet Clinic offers safe gaseous anesthesia for puppies and kittens

🩺 Why Choose Shivraj Pet Clinic?

• Pediatric-friendly care

• Vaccinations, nutrition plans, and behavior advice

• Exotic and small breed experience

• Personalized attention for new pet parents

📞 Call 7756965169 to schedule your puppy or kitten’s first health check-up in Pimple Nilakh, Pune.