PuptimeFirst vet visits
Bring the records you have
Arrange an early check and bring the breeder’s or rescue’s vaccination, worming, and health records. Discuss your puppy’s diet, growth, toileting, and any symptoms. Ask about a parasite-prevention plan appropriate to their age, weight, and location; do not guess a dose.
Get an individual vaccination plan
Vaccines and the timing of protection depend on the products used, previous doses, and local risks. PDSA’s UK guidance describes a course starting in puppyhood with follow-up doses; it should not be treated as a universal timetable for every country or puppy.
Ask: Which doses are still due? When are public walks safe? Which controlled socialisation opportunities are appropriate now? What are the requirements for puppy classes? Keep follow-up dates somewhere you will see them.
Keep up with growth and identification
Review body condition and food portions as your puppy grows. Discuss microchipping, contact details, and any local identification requirements. Save your regular vet’s number and their out-of-hours service before you need them.