For the animal in puberty, the health check naturally follows the pattern outlined earlier, but because puberty (around 6 – 7 months of age) is a pivotal moment in the puppy’s life, we warmly recommend a puberty visit. The specific emphases here are:
- Monitoring growth and weight curves
- Discussing changing nutritional needs
- Checking cleanliness
- Detect early behavioural problems
- Evaluate teeth changes
- Discuss contraception