Rocky Shores Veterinary Hospital, P.C.

341 Route 25A
Rocky Point, NY 11778

(631)209-2035

www.rockyshoresvet.com

Keys to a Healthy First 6 Months

 

Identify, kill, and protect against parasites

Intestinal

Worms  [protect & kill with Interceptor]

Non-worm parasites [Giardia; Coccidia]

Blood

Heartworms [protect with Interceptor]

Skin

Fleas [protect & kill with K9 Advantix or Seresto]

Ticks [protect and kill with K9 Advantix or Seresto]

Mange”

Contagious

Non-contagious

Protect against Viral and Bacterial diseases

Viral

Distemper virus [vaccinate every 3 weeks until 16 weeks old]

Annual or Triennial booster depending on manufacturer

Adenovirus [vaccinate every 3 weeks until 16 weeks old]

Annual or Triennial booster depending on manufacturer

Parvovirus [vaccinate every 3 weeks until 16 weeks old]

Annual or Triennial booster depending on manufacturer

Parainfluenza [vaccinate every 3 weeks until 16 weeks old]

Annual or Triennial booster depending on manufacturer

Rabies virus [booster 1 year later then every 3 years depending on state regulation]

 

 

Bacterial

Bordetella bronchiseptica

Intra-nasal given every 6 to 12 months depending on exposure risk

Borrelia burgdorferi AKA Lyme

First vaccination at 12 weeks old, booster 3 weeks later

Leptospirosis

First vaccination at 12 weeks old, booster 3 weeks later

  Strengthen the human-animal bond

Socialization

Grooming and handling

Consistency in training & feeding

Socialization

 

 

 

More Info Please!

 

rockyshoresvet.com

 

petsandparasites.org

 

dogstardaily.com

 

pethealthnetwork.com

 

aaha.org/pet_owner

 

 

Recommended reading:

 From the AAHA Behavior Series (included in your PuppyPack of info)

"Busy Dogs Are Good Dogs"

"Basic Training"

 

Books that can be purchased online:

 

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