| There are many diseases that are common and harmful to your dog. Thankfully, many are preventable. During the first day of nursing, many puppies will receive some immunity to these diseases. However, the protection is gradually reduced between 6 and 16 weeks of age. Your puppy should be immunized several times during this period because their immune system isn’t as strong as it should be. Remember that some diseases can be carried into your house on your hands, shoes, or clothing. Rodents, wild animals, and some other dogs can also carry these diseases. Even if your dog is not in contact with other dogs, he or she is still at risk.
This is the health program that we recommend:
First Visit and Exam (done at approximately 6-8 weeks of age):
- Exam (including help with diet, training, grooming, parasites, dental care, neutering, and any other topics that you have questions about)
- Check for intestinal parasites and deworming-please bring in a fresh stool sample. Deworm.
- First Distemper vaccine (DHLPPC). This includes Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus and Corona virus all in one injection.
- Start heartworm prevention
- Discuss flea and tick prevention.
Second Visit and Exam (done at approximately 9-12 weeks of age):
- Second DHLPPC vaccine
- Recheck a stool sample for parasites if any were previously present
- Second deworming
- First Lyme vaccine if dog will have a high exposure to ticks
- First Bordetella vaccine
Third Visit and Exam (done at approximately 13-15 weeks):
- Third DHLPPC vaccine
- Third deworming
- Second lyme vaccine
Fourth Visit and Exam (done at approximately 4-5 months):
- Rabies vaccine
- Second Bordetella vaccine
- Fourth deworming
After completion of vaccinations (4 – 6 months)
- Neuter or Spay
THESE VACCINES MUST BE BOOSTERED EVERY YEAR TO ENSURE ADEQUATE PROTECTION!!
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