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
- Second worming or Intestinal Parasite Re-Testing if negative at 6-8 weeks
12-14 Weeks
- Physical Examination
- Vaccination for DHPP/Leptospirosis
- Vaccination for Bordatella (Canine Cough)
15-17 Weeks
- Physical Examination
- Vaccination for DHPP/Leptospirosis
- Vaccination for Rabies (1st Rabies vaccine is good for 1 year and the rabies vaccines following are good for 3 years)
6 Months
- Physical Examination
- Pet Health Screen (Blood Work)
- Ovariohysterectomy - (Spay - Female)
Research has shown that females who have been spayed 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.
- Microchip - Injectable Permanent Pet Identification
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Adult Dogs
Annually
- Physical Examination (yearly PE's are important for your pet's health)
- Vaccination for DHPP/Leptospirosis
- Vaccination for Bordatella (Canine Cough)
- Intestinal Parasite Test (requires stool sample)
- Heartworm Blood Test and Preventative Medication
- Flea Control
Every 3 Years
- Vaccination for Rabies
A thorough physical examination is the most important part of your pet's annual check-up. Your dog is unable to inform you of subtle changes in his/her health. Your pet cannot tell you if there is an abnormal flutter in his/her heart rhythm, or if there is a small growth on the leg that wasn't there last week. A thorough physical examination by your veterinarian may detect abnormalities before they turn into major health problems! Also, the physical examination is an excellent opportunity for you to discuss new advances in health care and nutrition for your pet.
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