Before leaving home
The first days with a puppy at home raise plenty of questions: food, routines, sleep, the odd little scare. Jot them down as they come up — we will go through them all at the visit, and it is easy to forget one if it only lives in your memory.
If you were given any paperwork when you collected them (health record, information from the breeder or rescue centre), bring it along: it helps us see what care they have already had and what comes next.
What to bring to the first appointment
- Their health record or any medical paperwork you have.
- Your questions written down, however small they seem.
- A carrier or a blanket with a familiar smell, so they travel feeling safer.
- A treat they like, so they associate the visit with something good.
What we will do at the visit
The first appointment is above all a getting-to-know-you session: we examine the puppy calmly, check their general condition and answer your questions. From there, we suggest a plan tailored to them — vaccinations, deworming and microchipping — and explain the reasoning behind each step.
And after the visit
The days that follow matter as much as the appointment itself: watch how they eat, how they rest and how they interact. If anything catches your attention, do not wait for the next check-up — a message or a call at the right time saves a lot of worry.