Puppy & Kitten First-Year Checklist
Your new pet’s first year, step by step
01
Vaccine visits
Your vet will set the exact schedule| Visit | Usual age | Date | Vaccines & treatments given | Done |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First visit | ||||
| Second visit | ||||
| Third visit | ||||
| Fourth visit (if needed) | ||||
| One-year booster |
02
Health checklist
| Task | Planned date | Notes | Done |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deworming schedule | |||
| Fecal test | |||
| Flea & tick prevention started | |||
| Heartworm prevention started | |||
| Microchip registered with my details | |||
| Spay or neuter discussed and booked | |||
| Pet insurance chosen | |||
| Tooth brushing started | |||
| Adult food switch discussed |
03
Growing up well
Common first-year dangersChocolate, xylitol, grapes, lilies (cats), string and hair ties (cats), socks and small toys, and medications left within reach. Keep the poison helpline number by the phone.