It is very exciting to add a new member to the family! Puppies and kittens can require a lot of care, and we are here to help you learn all of the best tips to ensure that they grow up to be healthy adults. During your first visit, we provide kits that go over nutrition, vaccines, potty training, behavior, and preventatives. All of these new things can be overwhelming at first, so we make sure to take the time to go through all the important things and to answer any questions you may have.

Thinking of getting a new pet but not sure which breed will work with your family’s lifestyle? We can help you with that too!

Below are some resources to help you get started:

• Pre-Adoption Checklist
  http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/assist-owners-selecting-best-pets-their-lifestyles
• Selecting a Pet Dog
  https://www.avma.org/public/PetCare/Pages/Selecting-a-Pet-Dog.aspx
• Selecting a Pet Cat
  https://www.avma.org/public/PetCare/Pages/Selecting-a-Pet-Cat.aspx
• Why Spay and Neuter
  https://www.avma.org/resources/pet-owners/petcare/spaying-and-neutering

Pet Insurance

Another important topic that we like to introduce at one of your first visits is pet insurance. Pet insurance can help reduce the financial burden for unplanned medical events in your pet’s future and enables owners to become more involved in their pets health with more affordable health coverage throughout their lifetime.

We aren’t here to convince you to use a particular company, but rather here to educate you on your options and help facilitate getting started if you are interested.

• Comparing Pet Insurance Plans
  http://www.dvm360storage.com/dvm360/pdf/veterinary-softwareguide.pdf
• Questions to Ask Pet Insurance Companies
  https://www.thebalance.com/top-questions-to-ask-when-buying-pet-insurance-2645828

At Crosswinds, we celebrate every milestone in your pet’s health. When our puppy and kittens complete their initial vaccine series, we celebrate with a graduation.