My new puppy is coming in for an appointment what can I expect?  

Puppies come in several times over the first 6 months for a series of vaccines and exams.  Depending on your puppy’s age, the appointments can vary slightly.

At 8 weeks:       

-          A complete exam (nose to tail) to be sure everything looks, feels, and sounds the way it’s supposed to

-          Weight check

-          A fecal analysis to check for any intestinal parasites

-          Begin a Distemper (DHPP) Vaccine series (1st of 3)

-          Discuss any questions or concerns, including general puppy care and training

-          Dispense Interceptor for heartworm prevention

-          Dispense Vectra 3D for flea and tick prevention

-          Begin de-worming protocol

 At 12 weeks:

-          A complete exam: It is important to have a full exam every four weeks as our puppies grow because the body is growing and developing so rapidly a concern may arise in a short period of time.

-          Weight check

-          Distemper (DHPP) Vaccine (2nd  of 3)

-          Lyme Vaccine (1st  of 2)

-          Pick up more Interceptor and Vectra 3D

-          Discuss  home dental care

-          Continue de-worming series

At 14 weeks:

-          Visit with a technician only

-          Weight check

-          Lyme Vaccine (2nd  of 2)

-          Answer any puppy questions (housebreaking, training, feeding, etc.)

-          Continue de-worming series (if still needed)

At 16 weeks:

-          Complete exam

-          Weight check

-          Final Distemper (DHPP) Vaccine (3rd of 3)

-          Rabies Vaccine

-          Discuss spay/neuter (to be scheduled in 4-8weeks)

-          Discuss Microchipping

-          Dispense any additional needed preventions