Webinar: Ask a Vet

Puppy & Kitten 101: What New Pet Owners Need to Know

Puppy & Kitten 101: What New Pet Owners Need to Know

Bringing home a new puppy or kitten is one of life’s greatest joys, but it also comes with plenty of questions.

What vaccinations do they need?

How can I keep their immune system strong?

And are they supposed to sleep this much?

It’s completely normal to worry, many new pet parents do! But the truth is, early care shapes your pet’s future. At this stage, your puppy or kitten is still building their immune system, developing behavior patterns, and hitting key milestones. Ignoring small issues now can lead to bigger health or behavioral problems down the road.

That’s why you need answers from a vet who’s been there.

Join Dr. Jeff Smith, the 2025 Veterinary Service award winner from the Virginia Veterinary Medical Association, for a free live Q&A where you’ll get expert answers to all your burning questions.

You’ll learn:

✔ How to feed, train & socialize your new pet

✔ Essential vaccine schedules and parasite prevention

✔ Dental care tips to avoid costly problems later

✔ How to avoid common mistakes

✔ And you can ask Dr. Jeff your own questions!

Submit your question when you register – Dr. Jeff will answer LIVE! 

📅 When? Saturday, May 31st at 10 AM
📍 Where? Online – Join from anywhere!

This is your chance to get advice from a trusted vet – absolutely for free. Don’t miss out!


Register Today:


🔴 Important: This session is for general education only. Dr. Jeff Smith cannot discuss or provide advice on specific cases without a Veterinary-Client-Patient Relationship (VCPR).

About Dr. Jeff Smith 

Dr. Jeff Smith is the owner and lead veterinarian at Danville Family Vet. He has dedicated over 25 years to small animal medicine. Renowned throughout Southern Virginia for his surgical skill, he routinely receives referrals from colleagues across Danville, South Boston, Eden, and Martinsville. Beyond surgery, Dr. Jeff is a pioneer in veterinary dentistry and behavioral medicine, helping pets and owners navigate everything from basic training to complex anxiety disorders. 

Dr. Jeff is also deeply committed to community service, serving as a board member for the Danville Area Humane Society and as an active member of the Riverview Rotary Club. Known for his compassionate, practical approach, he’s become one of the community’s most trusted veterinarians!