Denver:
2481 N Reading Road, Denver PA 17517
Call (717) 484-0440 |
Text (717) 925-3867
Lititz:
788 Rothsville Road, Lititz, PA 17543
Call (717) 627-3411 |
Text (717) 621-3141
Puppies experience rapid growth during their first year. Regular veterinary visits allow us to monitor development, identify concerns early, and provide preventive care before small problems become larger ones.
Our puppy veterinary care includes:
Each puppy visit includes a thorough nose-to-tail examination to ensure your puppy is developing normally. During your puppy’s wellness exam, our veterinarian will check and discuss with you:
Other important puppy discussions include:
Vaccinations are one of the most important ways to protect your puppy from serious infectious diseases. Puppies lose the immunity they receive from their mother over time, making a series of vaccinations necessary to build lasting protection.
Every puppy is unique, and your veterinarian may recommend adjustments based on lifestyle, breed, travel, boarding, or other risk factors. At Adamstown Veterinary Hospital, the puppy vaccination schedule we recommend is:
Your puppy may receive
Your puppy’s vaccinations may include:
Vaccinations often include:
We may recommend:
Even indoor puppies can become infected with intestinal parasites, fleas, ticks, and be exposed to mosquitoes that transmit heartworm disease. Therefore, we recommend year-round protection against:
We will recommend the safest products based on your puppy’s age and weight.
Just like humans, proper nutrition during the first year is important for your puppy’s lifelong health. Good puppy nutrition supports:
Each puppy is unique; we’ll help you choose a puppy food appropriate for your puppy’s:
The first several months of life are a critical learning period for your puppy. During your puppy visits, we discuss:
Early guidance can help prevent behavioral problems later in life.
We recommend all puppies be microchipped as soon as possible. A microchip provides permanent identification if your puppy ever becomes lost. Unlike collars or tags, a microchip cannot fall off and greatly increases the chance of being reunited with your pet. Microchipping your pet is a painless and easy procedure that can be done during one of your puppy exams or during spay/neuter surgery.
Whether you’ve adopted your first puppy or have welcomed another four-legged family member, Adamstown Veterinary Hospital is committed to helping your puppy thrive. With compassionate care, personalized recommendations, and preventive medicine tailored to your puppy’s needs, we’ll help your newest companion enjoy a healthy start and a lifetime of wellness.
If you have any additional questions about veterinary care for your puppy, please call us or visit our FAQS About Puppy Veterinary Care page. If you’ve recently welcomed a puppy into your family, we invite you to schedule your puppy’s first wellness examination with our veterinary team. We can’t wait to meet your new puppy!
| Monday | 8 AM to 6 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM to 6 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM to 6 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM to 6 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM to 6 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM to 2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |