Adult Dog Care
We follow the American Veterinary Medical Association's guidelines for vaccination of adult dogs. Research has indicated that many of the vaccines we use last longer than one year, and they have been grouped into core and optional vaccines.
CORE VACCINATIONS
given every 3 years for all adult dogs:
Rabies
DHPP: Distemper, Hepatitis, and Parainfluenza
Parvovirus
OPTIONAL ANNUAL VACCINATIONS (BACTERINS)
Bordetella (Kennel Cough): for dogs who go to boarding kennels, dog shows, or the groomer.
Leptospirosis: recommended for dogs exposed to wildlife and/or other dogs.
Dogs 2 years of age and older should be seen annually for a complete physical exam, and will receive Rabies, DHP, or Parvovirus vaccine on a 3 year rotating basis along with a Leptospirosis vaccine.
CORE VACCINATIONS
given every 3 years for all adult dogs:
Rabies
DHPP: Distemper, Hepatitis, and Parainfluenza
Parvovirus
OPTIONAL ANNUAL VACCINATIONS (BACTERINS)
Bordetella (Kennel Cough): for dogs who go to boarding kennels, dog shows, or the groomer.
Leptospirosis: recommended for dogs exposed to wildlife and/or other dogs.
Dogs 2 years of age and older should be seen annually for a complete physical exam, and will receive Rabies, DHP, or Parvovirus vaccine on a 3 year rotating basis along with a Leptospirosis vaccine.
PARASITES
Heartworms are a blood parasite transmitted by an infected mosquito. We recommend heartworm preventative be given from
May 1st through January 1st. Dogs do need an annual heartworm test.
Fecal Exam checks for intestinal parasites such as round worms, and should be done annually.
Heartworms are a blood parasite transmitted by an infected mosquito. We recommend heartworm preventative be given from
May 1st through January 1st. Dogs do need an annual heartworm test.
Fecal Exam checks for intestinal parasites such as round worms, and should be done annually.
OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS
Spaying or Neutering is recommended at 6 months of age for all dogs not used for breeding.
Annual Blood Profile is recommended at 8 years of age, and annually thereafter, for early detection of common problems associated with aging.
Microchip Identification
We strongly urge you to obtain an i.d. tag for your dogs collar. We also offer permanent identification with the Home Again Microchip
A microchip, which is the size of a grain of rice, is inserted underneath the skin between the shoulder blades. The i.d. number and owner information is registered with the Home Again Database.
If a pet is lost and recovered, the number can be read by any agency or veterinarian who has a microchip scanner, and the owner can be traced.
Annual Blood Profile is recommended at 8 years of age, and annually thereafter, for early detection of common problems associated with aging.
Microchip Identification
We strongly urge you to obtain an i.d. tag for your dogs collar. We also offer permanent identification with the Home Again Microchip
A microchip, which is the size of a grain of rice, is inserted underneath the skin between the shoulder blades. The i.d. number and owner information is registered with the Home Again Database.
If a pet is lost and recovered, the number can be read by any agency or veterinarian who has a microchip scanner, and the owner can be traced.
