Puppies require a foundation series of
vaccinations to insure protection against Distemper, Hepatitis,
Leptospirosis, Parainfluenza, and Parvo Viruses which can be
fatal. Regular puppy hood examinations, including fecal tests for
intestinal parasites, are recommended. These routine visits to
your veterinarian can help your pup get a good, healthy start on life as
it becomes a companion to you and your family in the coming months.
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Preventative
Measures |
| 3-4
Weeks: |
1st
deworming for intestinal parasites |
| 6
Weeks |
1st
Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza (DHP)
1st Parvo vaccine (PV)
Deworming
Physical Exam (O/V)
Begin Vitamins |
| 9
Weeks: |
2nd
Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza (DHP)
2nd Parvo (PV)
Deworming
Possible start of heartworm preventative |
| 12
Weeks: |
3rd
Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza (DHP)
3rd Parvo (PV)
1st
Bordetella (BB) also called Kennel Cough Vaccination
Heartworm Preventative (If not previously started) |
| 15
Weeks: |
Rabies
Vaccine
Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Leptospirosis (DHLP)
Parvo(PV)
2nd
Bordetella (BB) also called Kennel Cough Vaccination
Possible Intestinal Parasite Exam |
| 5
Months: |
Parvo
booster vaccination recommended for breeds such as Rottweilers
and Dobermans |
| 6
Months |
Spay
or Neuter |
Annual visits are then recommended to
provide your grown or growing puppy with renewals of vaccinations
against diseases and to keep check on its general health and other
needs. Heartworm Disease
This debilitating and often fatal disease is very common in the
Southeastern U.S. and has now spread to much of the U.S. and parts of
Canada. It is transmitted by mosquitoes. There
"IS" a way to prevent heartworms in your dog. Any dog
over six months of age should be tested and then possibly treated for
the disease before receiving prevention treatment. In most cases
your veterinarian will strongly recommend a preventative program to
protect your dog from heartworm disease. This preventative should
be maintained all year.
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