Puppy Exam and Vaccinations

Puppy vaccination series starts at 7-8 weeks of age.

What to bring

• Your puppy
• Any previous medical history, i.e. vaccines, deworming, etc.
• Fecal sample less than 24 hours old

Exams will include

• Complete physical exam
• Educational puppy kit with Health/Vaccine Record along with tips on puppy care and behavioral concerns (1st exam)
• Flea/tick control
• Heartworm preventative
• Fecal examination for intestinal parasites and appropriate deworming
• Necessary vaccine boosters

Vaccination Schedule

• DA2PP vaccination: (prevention of canine distemper, infectious canine hepatitis, canine adenovirus type 2, parainfluenza and parvovirus infections).
  • Administered every 3 to 4 weeks until 16 weeks of age.
  • Dogs over 12 weeks of age with an unknown vaccination status will be given 2 vaccinations 3-4 weeks apart.
• Rabies vaccination at 12 weeks of age or older.
• Additional vaccines such as Leptospirosis, Bordetella (Kennel Cough) will be discussed with you to determine need and given on an "as-needed" basis.

Heartworm Prevention and Disease

• We recommend monthly heartworm prevention year round along with testing at 7-8 months after initiating preventative and every 2 years thereafter.

Making an Appointment

Information regarding appointments is available on our appointments page.