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