Ruckersville Animal Hospital
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Puppy Preventative Medicine
Congratulations on your new puppy, we cannot wait to watch your newest canine family member grow!​
Below is our veterinary recommendations for your new puppy from their initial doctor visit to their first yearly exam.
*Please note that some vaccines may not be applicable to all canine patients depending on breed, size, lifestyle and medical history of vaccine sensitivities.*
  • 7-9 weeks of age:
    • Initial DHPP vaccine (Distemper, Parvo, Parainfluenza, and Adenovirus) - based on previous medical records
    • Initial Bordetella vaccine (intranasal) - based on previous medical records
    • Oral intestinal deworming
    • Fecal ovum/intestinal parasite test
    • Complimentary nail trim (if needed)
    • Monthly dose of heartworm/flea/tick preventative based on pet's weight
    • Doctor will discuss diet, training (obedience and house), at home care including brushing teeth and trimming nails, microchip (future international travel), etc. 
    • Trupanion certificate: 30 days of free pet insurance
  • 10-12 weeks of age:
    • Second DHPP vaccine
    • Second Bordetella vaccine (injectable)
    • +/-  oral intestinal parasite deworming treatment
    • Monthly dose of heartworm/flea/tick preventative based on pet's weight
  • 13-15 weeks of age:
    • Third DHPP + initial Leptospirosis vaccine (5-way vaccine)
    • Initial Lyme vaccine 
    • Monthly dose of heartworm/flea/tick preventative based on pet's weight
  • 16-18 weeks of age:
    • Fourth DHPP + second Leptospirosis vaccine (5-way vaccine)
    • Rabies vaccine
    • Final Lyme vaccine
    • Monthly or 6-month supply of heartworm/flea/tick preventative based on pet's weight
    • Discuss and/or schedule spay or neuter surgery
    • Fecal ovum/intestinal parasite test
  • Monthly:
    • Weight checks for monthly Heartworm/Flea/Tick preventative doses for large breed/quick growing dogs
  • 6-months of age:
    • Proheart 6-month injection for Heartworms if applicable​​
  • First yearly wellness exam (12 months after final puppy visit)
    • DHLPP 1 year vaccine
    • Rabies 3 year vaccine
    • Lyme 1 year vaccine
    • Bordetella 1 year vaccine
    • Yearly heartworm/tickborne disease blood screen
    • Yearly fecal ovum/intestinal parasite screen
    • 6-12 month supply of oral heartworm/flea/tick preventative or Proheart12 Injection + 6-12 month oral flea/tick preventative.
  • Second yearly wellness exam
    • DHPP 3 year + Leptospirosis 1 year vaccine (5-way vaccine)
    • Lyme 1 year vaccine
    • Bordetella 1 year vaccine
    • Yearly heartworm/tickborne disease blood screen
    • Yearly fecal ovum/intestinal parasite screen
    • 6-12 month supply of oral heartworm/flea/tick preventative or Proheart12 injection + 6-12 month oral flea/tick preventative
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Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday:  7:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday:  8:00am - 12:00pm
​Sunday:  Closed

Contact Us

8301 Seminole Trail
Ruckersville, VA. 22968
434-985-7924
​434-985-7731 (fax)
​rvilleah1@gmail.com

After-hours EMERGENCY

Doctor on call
Greenbrier Emergency Vet
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  • Home
  • About
    • Meet our Veterinarians
    • Meet our Team
    • The Mosby Foundation
    • Reilly Price Fund
  • Client Information
    • Client Information Sheet
    • Appointment Policy
    • Prescription Policy
    • Payment Policy & Options
    • Pet Insurance
    • Zoetis Petcare Rewards
    • Drug & Food Recall Center
  • Our Services
    • Pediatric Care >
      • Puppy
      • Kitten
    • Wellness Care >
      • Canine
      • Feline
      • Preventatives
    • Digital Imaging
    • In-house Laboratory
    • Laser Therapy >
      • Photodynamic Therapy/IV Laser
    • Dental Services >
      • Dental Health Month
    • Surgical Services >
      • Spay & Neuter Procedures
      • Soft Tissue & Mass Removals
      • Orthopedic Surgical Procedures
    • End of Life Care >
      • Cremation Services
  • Vets First Choice
  • PetPage App
  • Pawsitively Pets Blog
  • Gallery
    • Client of the Month
    • In Memoriam
    • Staff Pets >
      • Dr. Bruce's Pets
      • Drs. Chip & Caroline's Pets
      • Dr. Lina's Pets
      • Amanda's Pets
      • April's Pets
      • Courtney's Pets
      • Danny's Pets
      • Darla's Pets
      • Deia's Pets
      • Gabby's Pets
      • Jessie's Pets
      • Judi's Pets
      • Laura's Pets
      • Leah's Pets
      • Ronnie's Pets
      • Willa's Pets