Puppy Program

Healthy Puppy Recommendations

Our puppy recommendations are designed to give your new youngsters optimum protection from diseases and parasites that can be life threatening.

• Physical Examination by a Doctor: At 6-8 wks, 10-12 wks, and 14-16 weeks of age.
• DHP Vaccination (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvo Virus): Series of 3, to be given at 6-8 wks, 10-12 wks, and 14-16 weeks of age.
• Rabies Vaccination: At 12 weeks of age.
• Bordetella Vaccination (kennel cough): Series of 1 or 2, age dependent
• Deworming (to eliminate intestinal parasites): At 6-8 and 10-12 weeks of age.
• Intestinal Parasite Screening by analysis of stool sample: At 6-8 weeks of age.
• Begin Heartworm and Intestinal Parasite Prevention: At 6-8 weeks of age.
• Begin Flea Control/Prevention, recommended: At 6-8 weeks of age.
• Spay or Neuter: At 5-6 months of age (as a general recommendation, although exceptions exist)