DOG VACCINATION --- HEALTH PROGRAM

Start out free from infections.  

Avoid impulse buying.  Read about your pet. Go and adopt a pet.

Planning to adopt a pup? Newly acquired dogs or puppies are recommended to be screened for the following:

· Canine Parvovirus Test

· Canine Ehrlichia Test

· CBC / Blood Chemistry

Deworming Program

Roundworms obtained from a puppy. Photo owned by Dr Chris Martin Bain

Check for internal parasites which are common for young animals.

Mandatory requirement since we can get worms from our pets. 

Puppies	Recommendation: Starts at 2- 4 weeks of age*
General dog worming	Quarterly basis*

*program may vary upon discretion of veterinarian. Subject to your pet’s exposure

Tick Prevention

"Prevention is better than cure"

Avoid dangerous blood parasites carried by ticks using monthly external parasite treatments.

Vaccination Program***

Protection against Canine Distemper Virus, Canine Parvovirus, Canine Adenovirus, and Leptospirosis. recommended for all dogs.  Pups lose their maternal derived antibodies(MDA) when they reach 9 – 12 weeks of age.  Inadequate transfer of colostrum can make MDA’s even lower by 6 weeks of age.

Vaccine type  PUPPIES  (less 4 months/ 16 weeks) Junior to Mature (7 months and above) Booster CANINE DISTEMPER COMBO DHLPP First: 8 weeks of age/ 2 months of age Second: 12 weeks/ 3 months Third: 16 weeks/ 4 months 2 doses, 1 month interval Annual  vaccination** RABIES Single dose as early as 3 months of age.  Annual revaccination Administer 1 dose and re-vaccinate annually. Annual booster is mandatory**

** Changes upon discretion of the veterinarian. Vaccination program is tailored to the pet’s needs.  State or Local laws may apply.

Dental Health

Start early as possible for  our pets get accustomed to the teeth cleaning process.  Do not use human dental products. Fluoride is toxic to pets. Ask your veterinarian about your pet's dental program.

Surgical Option

Control of dog population and hormone related behavior.  Best performed within 5 to 6 months of age.  If you have no plans to breed, best to have it done and avoid future complications like pyometra (See article on why we spay and about pyometra).

· SPAY

· NEUTER 

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Day, M.J, et. al. 2016.  World Small Animal Veterinary Association - A Global Veterinary Group / Vaccination Guidelines Group. Guidelines for the Vaccination of Dogs and Cats. Vol 57. Journal of Small Animal Practice.