Raising a Puppy
PROTECT YOUR BFF FROM THE THINGS YOU CAN’T SEE
Welcoming a puppy into your family is an exciting time! We’re here to ensure your pup is healthy and that you’re both ready to take on the world.
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Examination.
Every puppy should have a comprehensive nose-to-tail examination to make sure everything is working just right. During the exam, our veterinarian will:
- Take your puppy’s vitals.
- Examine your puppy's ears, eyes, nose, mouth, teeth, and gums.
- Recommend vaccinations based on your pet’s lifestyle.
- Answer any questions you have.
Puppy Vaccines
Puppy Vaccines
To keep your pup healthy and protect them against serious diseases, it’s important to make sure they are fully vaccinated. Young animals are highly susceptible to infectious diseases since their immune systems are not yet fully developed. Vaccines help your pup fight viruses and bacteria. Our veterinarians will recommend which vaccines make the most sense for your pet and walk you through their personalized vaccination schedule.
6-8 Weeks
Core Vaccine
- This vaccination immunizes against six potentially fatal diseases: Distemper (a respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous system infection), Adenovirus type 2 (a liver infection), Parainfluenza (a respiratory infection), and Parvovirus (a gastrointestinal and bone marrow infection).
- This vaccination immunizes against Bordetella bronchiseptica, the most common bacterial agent responsible for kennel cough. This disease causes upper respiratory inflammation, which leads to coughing and illness.
12 Weeks
Core Vaccine
- This vaccination immunizes against six potentially fatal diseases: Distemper (a respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous system infection), Adenovirus type 2 (a liver infection), Parainfluenza (a respiratory infection), and Parvovirus (a gastrointestinal and bone marrow infection).
Highly Recommended Vaccines
- This vaccination immunizes against a potentially fatal bacteria transmitted through soil, water, or urine. Spread through the bloodstream, it can lead to fever, joint pain, kidney inflammation, and liver failure.
Lifestyle-based Vaccines
- This vaccination immunizes against a chronic and potentially fatal bacterial illness spread by ticks. It can cause joint pain and swelling, loss of appetite, and reduced energy.
- Also known as the dog flu, canine influenza spreads through respiratory droplets and symptoms may include coughing, runny nose, and lethargy, among other symptoms. Severity varies from one dog to the next, but some dogs may require hospitalization.
16 Weeks
Core Vaccine
- This vaccination immunizes against six potentially fatal diseases: Distemper (a respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous system infection), Adenovirus type 2 (a liver infection), Parainfluenza (a respiratory infection), and Parvovirus (a gastrointestinal and bone marrow infection).
- Rabies is a fatal viral infection of the brain and central nervous system. No treatment for rabies exists so it’s imperative you vaccinate your dog against the disease. Plus, it’s the law.
Highly Recommended Vaccines
- This vaccination immunizes against a potentially fatal bacteria transmitted through soil, water, or urine. Spread through the bloodstream, it can lead to fever, joint pain, kidney inflammation, and liver failure.
Lifestyle-based Vaccines
- This vaccination immunizes against a chronic and potentially fatal bacterial illness spread by ticks. It can cause joint pain and swelling, loss of appetite, and reduced energy.
- Also known as the dog flu, canine influenza spreads through respiratory droplets and symptoms may include coughing, runny nose, and lethargy, among other symptoms. Severity varies from one dog to the next, but some dogs may require hospitalization.
Neutering and spaying
Neutering and spaying
By neutering or spaying your new puppy, you can curb the birth of unwanted pets. Plus, research shows that neutered and spayed pets live longer, are more obedient, have less behavioral problems and are less likely to get cancer. We recommend that both neuters and spays happen around 6 months of age.