TAYLOR VETS

Taylor Tots

Free puppy & kitten support from the very beginning.

Bringing Home a New Pet?

Welcoming a new puppy or kitten into your family is exciting, but it also comes with plenty of questions.

What should they be eating? How quickly should they be growing? How do you get them used to having their teeth brushed, or make visits to the vets a positive experience?

Taylor Tots is our free nurse-led programme that supports you through those important first few months. Across four dedicated appointments, you’ll have time to ask questions, receive practical advice and build healthy habits that will benefit your pet for years to come.

Unlike a routine vaccination appointment, Taylor Tots gives you the opportunity to focus entirely on your pet’s development and wellbeing, with ongoing support from our experienced veterinary nurses.

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What is Taylor Tots?

Taylor Tots is available to all registered Taylor Vets puppies and kittens.

Over four sessions, our veterinary nurses will guide you through your pet’s early development, helping you understand what to expect and how to give them the healthiest possible start.

The programme is completely free and designed to grow with your pet, with each session building on the last.

What we'll cover

Healthy growth

Regular weight checks and monitoring to make sure your puppy or kitten is developing well.

Feeding & nutrition

Advice on choosing a balanced diet, understanding pet food labels, including treats and extras in a balanced diet, and building healthy feeding habits from the start.

Dental care

Learn how to introduce tooth brushing, care for your pet’s teeth, and spot early signs of dental disease.

Handling & health checks

We’ll show you how to get your pet comfortable with having their ears, mouth, and paws examined, making future vet visits much less stressful.

Behaviour & socialisation

Advice on how to safely socialise your puppy or kitten, what ‘normal’ behaviour looks like, and how to raise a well-behaved pet.

Preventative healthcare

We’ll answer questions about vaccinations, parasite prevention, and general wellbeing.

Your questions

Every pet is different. Taylor Tots gives you dedicated time to discuss anything you’re unsure about with our nursing team.

For Puppies

Taylor Tots helps puppies build confidence and reduce anxiety around vet visits, making future visits less stressful for both the dog and owner.

The repeated visits help puppies get used to:

  • Being in the practice environment
  • Being handled by the nursing team
  • Having their ears and mouth checked
  • Standing on the examination table
  • Being weighed
  • Experiencing the practice as a positive place

For Kittens

Taylor Tots focuses on helping owners understand kitten development, nutrition, preventative healthcare and handling, giving them the best possible start as they grow.

Advice includes:

  • Feeding and nutrition
  • Healthy growth
  • Handling
  • Normal kitten behaviour
  • Preventative care
  • Bringing a kitten to the vets

Puppy Pre-School

An extra opportunity for puppies aged 9–15 weeks

Led by our veterinary nurses alongside Kate from Inspiring Tails, Puppy Pre-School is a single group session focusing on positive socialisation, confidence building, and early training.

It’s a fantastic opportunity for puppies to experience new environments, meet other puppies, and learn through positive experiences, all while giving you practical advice to continue at home.

During the session:

  • Puppy socialisation
  • Tooth brushing demonstration
  • Mini health check
  • Games & enrichment
  • Training & behaviour advice
  • Time to ask questions

 

Puppy Pre-School is free to attend for any puppy aged 9-15 weeks that have had their first vaccination and are registered at Taylor Vets.

Ask at Reception to register for the next Puppy Pre-School session.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Taylor Tots / Puppy Pre-School free?

Yes, both programmes are free for pets registered at Taylor Vets.

Can kittens attend Puppy Pre-School?

No, Puppy Pre-School is exclusively for puppies aged 9-15 weeks.

Can my puppy attend both Taylor Tots and Puppy Pre-School?

Absolutely! Taylor Tots and Puppy Pre-School complement each other well, and we have lots of puppies that attend both programmes.

When should I join Taylor Tots?

We’d recommend joining Taylor Tots as soon as your puppy or kitten is ready to have their first vaccination (or as soon as you bring them home if they’ve already had it).

What do I get when my pet finishes the programme?

Puppies or kittens that complete Taylor Tots will receive a keepsake photo from every visit, a booklet tracking their progress, and a goody bag with treats, useful information, and a branded lead.

Ready to join?

Speak to Reception or ask one of our veterinary nurses to book your first Taylor Tots session.