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Dog Care Schedule
Puppies

6-8 Weeks
  • First Visit - Physical Examination
  • Vaccination for Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza and Parvovirus (DHPP)
  • Intestinal Parasite Test (requires stool sample)
  • Worming Medication (if needed)
  • Begin Heartworm Prevention
  • Begin Flea Control
9-11 Weeks
  • Physical Examination
  • Vaccination for DHPP
  • 2nd Worming or Intestinal Parasite Re-Test if Neg at 6-8 Weeks
12-14 Weeks
  • Physical Examination
  • Vaccination for DHPP/Coronavirus/Leptospirosis
  • Vaccination for Bordetella (Canine Cough)
  • Intestinal Parasite Re-Test
15-17 Weeks
  • Physical Examination
  • Vaccination for DHPP/Coronavirus/Leptospirosis
  • Vaccination for Rabies (first Rabies vaccine is good for one year; each subsequent vaccine lasts three years)
 
6 Months
  • Physical Examination
  • Pet Health Screen I
  • First Fluoride Treatment
  • Ovariohysterectomy (Spay - female)
  • Orchiectomy (Neuter - male)
  • Avid Chip - Injectable, permanent pet identification
Adults
Annually
  • Physical Examination (yearly PE's are important for your pet's health)
  • Vaccination for DHPP/Coronavirus/Leptospirosis
  • Vaccination for Bordetella (Canine Cough)
  • Intestinal Parasite Test (requires stool sample)
  • Heartworm Blood Test and Preventive Medication
  • Flea Control
Every 3 Years
  • Vaccination for Rabies