A Guided Path Through Your Pet's First Year
At South Etobicoke Animal Hospital, we’ve put together the Foundations Puppy & Kitten Program — a veterinarian-built plan that lays out exactly what your new companion needs during their most important early months, so you’re never left wondering what comes next.
The program covers four planned visits, your pet’s spay or neuter procedure, and a welcome pack to help you settle in as a new pet parent. Every appointment is built around what your puppy or kitten actually needs at that stage — no guesswork, no missed steps. Exact timing may shift slightly based on your individual pet.
From that very first exam to the day of their spay or neuter, our team stays with you at every stage — so your new pet grows up protected, well-adjusted, and ready for whatever comes next.
The Foundations Start Schedule
Visit 1
Physical exam · core vaccines if needed · deworming if needed · nutrition guidance · socialization & behaviour chat · new pet welcome pack
Visit 2
Physical exam · vaccine booster / optional lifestyle vaccine · deworming if needed · socialization class recommended
Visit 3
Physical exam · core vaccine booster · flea, tick & heartworm prevention review · nail trim
Visit 4
Physical exam · growth check (teeth & joints) · nutrition & weight review · behaviour guidance · spay/neuter discussion
Spay / Neuter
Pre-surgical exam · pre-anesthetic bloodwork · microchip · spay or neuter procedure
Why Families Choose the Foundations Program
Open to every SEAH client with a new puppy or kitten, the program gives you:
- Vaccines and developmental checkups timed the way your vet recommends
- Strong value for the full first year of care, bundled into one plan
- A structured plan you can actually follow, instead of piecing appointments together yourself
- Straightforward guidance on nutrition, behaviour, and preventive care along the way
- A better shot at catching small health concerns early, before they become bigger ones
How the Program Works
Joining is simple. Once enrolled, we’ll pre-schedule all four visits along with your pet’s spay or neuter appointment, so the whole plan is on the calendar from day one.
- No enrollment fee
- No upfront cost
- No contract
You pay for each visit individually, as you go. To stay on track with the program, visits should follow the recommended timeline, and all vaccine visits need to be completed before your pet’s spay or neuter procedure.
What You Need to Know
Do I pay for everything up front when I enroll?
No — you pay at each individual visit, the same as any regular appointment. Enrolling just gets every visit pre-scheduled and mapped out for you.
What happens if I need to reschedule a visit?
That’s no problem — just give us a call and we’ll find a new time. To keep your pet on track for their spay/neuter, though, all vaccine visits do need to be completed first.
My vet recommended spay/neuter later than 6–18 months — am I still eligible?
Yes. As long as the procedure is booked for the time your veterinarian recommends, you stay in the program.
Is there any cost to sign up?
None at all — no enrollment fee, no contract, and nothing paid upfront.
We've already had our pet's first visit elsewhere — can we still join?
In most cases, yes. Talk to our team and we can typically get you started from your pet’s next visit onward.
I'm already a SEAH client — can my new puppy or kitten join?
Absolutely. The program is open to new and existing clients alike.
Why does my pet need multiple rounds of vaccines instead of just one?
Young pets build immunity gradually. Spacing vaccines out — typically every few weeks — gives their immune system the best chance to develop full, lasting protection.
Do the visits have to land on the exact week listed?
Not exactly. The ages shown are a helpful target — visits spaced roughly a month apart will still keep your pet properly protected.
Ready to Get Started?
We’re glad to walk alongside you and your new companion through every step of their first year.
- (416) 201-9123
- 741 The Queensway, Etobicoke, ON