Canine Vaccination and Care Schedule

6-8 Weeks

• First Visit - Physical Examination
• Vaccination for Distemper, Adeno-virus and Parvovirus (DAP)
• Intestinal Parasite Test (requires stool sample)
• Worming Medication
• Begin Heartworm Prevention
  
• Begin Flea Control

9- 13 Weeks

• Physical Examination
• Vaccination for DAP and Lepto
  
• 2nd Worming or Intestinal Parasite Re-Test if Neg at 6-8 Weeks
• Heartworm Preventive Medication
• Flea Control
  

14-20 Weeks

• Physical Examination
• DAP, Lipto and Rabies
• Vaccination for DAP/Coronavirus/Leptospirosis
• Intestinal Parasite Re-Test
• Heartworm Preventive Medication
• Flea Control
  

6 Months

• Physical Examination
• First Wellness Blood Work
• Ovariohysterectomy (OHE - female)
  Research has shown that females who have had an OHE before their first heat cycle have a significantly lower incidence of mammary (breast) cancer later in life.
  
• Orchiectomy (Neuter - male) -Neutering dogs decreases territorial aggression and the risks of prostate and rectal cancers later in life
• Avid Chip - Injectable, permanent pet identification
• Heartworm Preventive Medication
• Flea Control
  

ADULTS

Annually

• Wellness Blood Work
  
• Physical Examination (yearly PE's are important for your pet's health)
  
• Intestinal Parasite Test (requires stool sample)
  
• Heartworm Blood Test and Preventive Medication
  
• Flea Control
• Lepto Vaccination
• Teeth cleaned and polished
• Dental X-ray
  

Every 3 Years

• Vaccination for Rabies
• Vaccination for DAP/Leptospirosis 4 way
  
  

SENIOR DOGS

Annually

• Senior Wellness Blood Work for Senior Urinary Analysis (requires urine sample)
• Physical Examination
• Intestinal Parasite Test (requires stool sample)
• Heartworm Blood Test and Preventive Medication
• Flea Control
• Lepto Vaccination
• Teeth cleaned and polished
• Dental X-ray
  

Every 3 Years

• Vaccination for Rabies
• Vaccination for DAP/Leptospirosis 4 way

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