Puppy and Kitten Care Quick Tips

Puppy and Kitten Care quick tips

It is very exciting to have a new member in the family. We have some tips for you to ease your new friend into your life!

– Regular parasitic treatments are important, preventions protect against fleas, ticks, heartworm, gastrointestinal worms etc. Puppies/kitten are prone to parasitic problems
– Routine vaccinations are also very important. The type and frequency depend on lifestyle so chat to us!

Vaccination schedule:
1st vaccination: 6-8 weeks old
2nd vaccination : 10-12 weeks old
3rd vaccination: 14-16 weeks old

– For puppies, it is a legal requirement in Hong Kong for them to receive a microchip and Rabies injection by 5 months of age.


– Get puppy/ kitten specific diets: they are high energy requirement so must be catered appropriately. Over or under body condition can lead to development issues.


– Training! Spoiling your pets is perfectly natural but must be done with moderation. Get them used to commands, getting their feet/ears/mouth touched so us vets will have an easier time checking them in a clinic setting!

– Lots of socialization and play! Not only will this encourage bonding, socialization and play will eliminate undesirable destructive behaviour.

– Get your furkids checked! Sometimes very subtle skin diseases or joint problems could only be detected after assessed by a veterinarian.

– Puppy/kitten proof the environment! You must baby-proof the environment. Insulate wire, hide human medication/food, screen your windows!

ps. we see lots of dumped animals so if you can, adopt don’t shop!

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About the Author

Dr Genevieve Touzel

BVSc MRCVS CertVetAc(IVAS)

Chief Veterinary Surgeon

At seven years of age, I was overjoyed when my parents introduced a mongrel pup, Marcel-Louis. He became my best friend. Realising how much I wanted to care for him and every other needy animal I could find, I decided to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. There was never any other alternative. I was thrilled to be offered a place at The University of Melbourne Veterinary School. I graduated in 1999 and I embarked on an adventurous journey of all things veterinary. Since then, I have worked as a veterinarian in the United Kingdom and Australia and in Hong Kong since 2016.

I have gained experience in mixed practice and small animal practice, dental, greyhound and equine practice. My work has also included working in emergency and critical care hospitals and charity clinics including the position of Head Veterinary Surgeon at an SPCA branch practice in Hong Kong. I have completed post graduate studies in Emergency and Critical Care. My passion for improving the quality of life in senior pets and practicing holistic medicine inspired me to pursue and acquire a board certification in Veterinary Acupuncture. Since 2021 I have been the Chief Veterinary Surgeon of SKAH and am now very proud to be certified as a Fear-Free Professional.

I live in Sai Kung with my family including Harry, a feisty toe-biting and rat-hunting ginger cat and Flo, a gentle, devoted Hong Kong Mongrel. Outside of work, I love to run the trails with Flo, explore Hong Kong with my family and travel to international conferences to keep up to date with the latest advances in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery.

It is a privilege to be trusted with the care of someone’s beloved animal. After many years, I still love the way medicine evolves. Seeing the difference that preventative health care and treatment makes to the longevity and well-being of my patients is wonderful. It is a team effort. Working with families is also paramount in making a successful care plan. Every animal (and their humans!) are unique.

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