Congratulations on your new puppy! It is so exciting when we add an animal companion to our family. It is important that we know the basics as we are responsible for their safety and well-being. We have provided this handbook as a guide to the basics of wellness and have included some puppy essentials to help your new family addition make a smooth transition in your household and ensure he or she develops into a healthy and obedient companion.
Wellness Visits
1st Visit – 8 weeks of Age
· Examination and Consultation
· Fecal Sample Analysis
· DA2PP Vaccine 1 of 3
(Distemper, Adenovirus-2, Parvo, Parainfluenza)
· Deworming 1 of 2
· Discuss training, hygiene, socialization, diet and breed predilections
2nd Visit – 12 weeks of Age
· Examination and Consultation
· DA2PP Vaccine 2 of 3
(Distemper, Adenovirus-2, Parvo, Parainfluenza)
· Bordetella Vaccine 1 of 2
· Rabies Vaccine - Annual
· Deworming 2 of 2 or Heartworm Preventative, if indicated
· Discuss behavioral issues
3rd Visit – 16 weeks of Age
· Examination and Consultation
· Fecal Sample Analysis
· DA2PP Vaccine 3 of 3
(Distemper, Adenovirus-2, Parvo, Parainfluenza)
· Bordetella Vaccine – 2 of 2
· Heartworm Preventative, if indicated
· Flea/Tick Preventative, if indicated
· Discuss spaying/neutering
· Discuss developmental concerns and future wellness visits for young adults
After your puppy receives his or her first series of vaccination a customized schedule will be established according to your pet’s needs and the latest scientific findings. If your puppy is unlikely to contract certain diseases he or she will not receive that particular vaccination.
Always keep identification tags on your puppy. For added protection, we recommend HomeAgain® microchip identification and registration. This type of permanent ID can be performed at any time, but many people find it convenient to do during a neuter or spay procedure.
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