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Optimal Health Care for Puppies
Pediatric Dogs: (up to 1year)
Vaccinations every 3-4 weeks of age until over 15 weeks of age.
Fecal sample at first puppy vet visit and repeated within the first year.
Deworming at each vaccination visit (dogs with a positive fecal need more frequent deworming depending on type of parasite)
Obedience training and socialization beginning as early as 3 months of age
External and internal parasite prevention medication for heartworm, fleas and intestinal parasites should be administered once monthly .The peak months for heartworm protection are May 1st to December 1st. Fleas and intestinal parasite protection should continue once monthly all year round especially if younger children live in the household or the dog visits outside the home.
Neuter and spay as early as 2 weeks after completion of vaccine series but a large breed puppy should wait until 5 ½ months of age
Large breed puppy foods to large breed dogs until 12 -18 months
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Introduce dental brushing daily and dental chews to prevent tartar
Vaccinations every 3-4 weeks of age until over 15 weeks of age.
Fecal sample at first puppy vet visit and repeated within the first year.
Deworming at each vaccination visit (dogs with a positive fecal need more frequent deworming depending on type of parasite)
Obedience training and socialization beginning as early as 3 months of age
External and internal parasite prevention medication for heartworm, fleas and intestinal parasites should be administered once monthly .The peak months for heartworm protection are May 1st to December 1st. Fleas and intestinal parasite protection should continue once monthly all year round especially if younger children live in the household or the dog visits outside the home.
Neuter and spay as early as 2 weeks after completion of vaccine series but a large breed puppy should wait until 5 ½ months of age
Large breed puppy foods to large breed dogs until 12 -18 months
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Introduce dental brushing daily and dental chews to prevent tartar
Adult Dogs: (1to7 years)
Vaccination booster of all vaccines received in the puppy series then annual vaccinations with certain vaccines depending on risk category.
Yearly fecal analysis for intestinal parasites and appropriate deworming
Yearly parasite blood test for heartworm, lyme disease and two other tick borne diseases.
External and internal parasite prevention medication for heartworm, fleas and intestinal parasites should be administered once monthly .The peak months for heartworm protection are May 1st to December 1st. Fleas and intestinal parasite protection should continue once monthly all year round especially if younger children live in the household or the dog visits outside the home
Yearly Wellness blood testing alternating between tests for the detection of liver disease, anemia, kidney disease and thyroid disease.
Preventive or weight control premium diets depending on weight
Tooth brushing daily; dental chews (greenies, dentabones, rawhides, veggiedents) 2-3 per week
Regular dentals depending on yearly exam of teeth
A regular exercise program to prevent obesity
Vaccination booster of all vaccines received in the puppy series then annual vaccinations with certain vaccines depending on risk category.
Yearly fecal analysis for intestinal parasites and appropriate deworming
Yearly parasite blood test for heartworm, lyme disease and two other tick borne diseases.
External and internal parasite prevention medication for heartworm, fleas and intestinal parasites should be administered once monthly .The peak months for heartworm protection are May 1st to December 1st. Fleas and intestinal parasite protection should continue once monthly all year round especially if younger children live in the household or the dog visits outside the home
Yearly Wellness blood testing alternating between tests for the detection of liver disease, anemia, kidney disease and thyroid disease.
Preventive or weight control premium diets depending on weight
Tooth brushing daily; dental chews (greenies, dentabones, rawhides, veggiedents) 2-3 per week
Regular dentals depending on yearly exam of teeth
A regular exercise program to prevent obesity
Senior Dogs: (8 years and older)
Physical exam every 6 months. At one of exams, a urine sample should be analyzed and if indicated a urine protein : creatinine ratio to detect early kidney disease. At the other exam, a Wellness blood test is obtained for screening of major organ functions.
Vaccinations at one of the physical exams depending on risk category
Yearly fecal analysis for intestinal parasites
Yearly urine sample
Yearly parasite blood test for heartworm, lyme disease and other tick borne diseases.
External and internal parasite prevention medication for heartworm, fleas and intestinal parasites should be administered once monthly .The peak months for heartworm protection are May 1st to December 1st. Fleas and intestinal parasite protection should continue once monthly all year round especially if younger children live in the household or the dog visits outside the home.
Senior diet or weight control diet
Regular dentals depending on physical exam of teeth semi-annually
Omega- 3 fatty acid supplementation (Nutriskin, missing link or Aller-G capsules/liquid) for arthritis, skin coat and cancer prevention benefits.
Glucosamine combination products ( Sasha's blend, megaflex , glycoflex ) for arthritis prevention and treatment.
Physical exam every 6 months. At one of exams, a urine sample should be analyzed and if indicated a urine protein : creatinine ratio to detect early kidney disease. At the other exam, a Wellness blood test is obtained for screening of major organ functions.
Vaccinations at one of the physical exams depending on risk category
Yearly fecal analysis for intestinal parasites
Yearly urine sample
Yearly parasite blood test for heartworm, lyme disease and other tick borne diseases.
External and internal parasite prevention medication for heartworm, fleas and intestinal parasites should be administered once monthly .The peak months for heartworm protection are May 1st to December 1st. Fleas and intestinal parasite protection should continue once monthly all year round especially if younger children live in the household or the dog visits outside the home.
Senior diet or weight control diet
Regular dentals depending on physical exam of teeth semi-annually
Omega- 3 fatty acid supplementation (Nutriskin, missing link or Aller-G capsules/liquid) for arthritis, skin coat and cancer prevention benefits.
Glucosamine combination products ( Sasha's blend, megaflex , glycoflex ) for arthritis prevention and treatment.
Optimal Health Care for Adult Dogs
Optimal Health Care for Adult Dogs
Optimal Health Care for Senior Dogs
Optimal Health Care for Senior Dogs
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