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DHLPP – DISTEMPER COMBINATION VACCINE |
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Puppies should start their vaccinations at 6 weeks of age and be boostered
every three to four weeks until they are 16 weeks old. This vaccination should
be given annually as an adult. Canine Distemper is caused by a highly infectious virus and is
frequently fatal. The H stands for the Hepatitis caused by Canine Adenovirus Type 2,
causing damage to the liver, kidney, spleen and lungs. Canine Parainfluenza virus causes a cough in the very young or
very old. Canine Parvovirus may cause severe dehydration, diarrhea and
vomiting in dogs of any age, but is often fatal if a puppy is infected. Canine Leptospirosis is a disease caused by a bacteria found in
standing water and is often spread by rodents and wildlife. It may not show
any symptoms or it may cause a fatal kidney or liver disease. There are four
(4) species that are prevalent in Michigan and infected dogs may transmit
this disease to humans.
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RABIES |
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Rabies is a fatal disease in dogs and humans. The law requires vaccinating
your dog. An initial vaccination is give at 16 weeks of age (4 months) with the
final distemper combination vaccine. A booster is given one year later and then
every three years.
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CANINE (KENNEL COUGH) |
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Commonly known as Bordatella, kennel cough is a highly contagious respiratory
infection resulting is a dry hacking cough that rarely leads to pneumonia.
This vaccine is recommended to any dog that is expected to have close contact
with other dogs, such as boarding, grooming or a puppy class. It is given in the
nose and gives almost immediate protection.
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LYME DISEASE |
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We do not recommend routine vaccination for animals living in this area. We
will vaccinate animals traveling into high-risk areas. Two initial vaccinations
are needed three to four weeks apart followed by annual boosters. |
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NEUTER/SPAY |
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This simple operation can be performed at 4˝ to 6 months of age. In the
female, it is best to spay before the first heat (estrus) cycle in order to
decrease chances of mammary tumors later in life. In the male, it is best to
neuter before any undesirable behaviors become permanent.
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INTESTINAL PARASITES |
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Fecal examinations (Stool Sample) should be done once per year – usually with
the annual booster. Many of these worms are transmissible to humans. Young
children are at risk because of their proximity to animals.
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HEARTWORM |
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A blood test is required to check for adult heartworm living in the heart.
Mosquitoes spread this disease from other dogs and therefore we recommend the
test be done in the spring before the mosquitoes come out. Then, a monthly
preventative medicine is given throughout the mosquito season, usually March
through November. Some owners choose to give the prevention year-round for added
safety and convenience. The treatment for heartworm disease is costly and
painful for your dog.
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DENTAL HEALTH |
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We recommend home dental care, if your puppy will tolerate it! Doggie
toothpaste comes in many flavors and is enzymatic, so it does most of the work
for you. Just get some toothpaste on the dog’s back teeth daily and they will
thank you with fresh breath and no cleanings under anesthesia when they are
older. Never use human toothpaste on animals, it is toxic! |
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NAIL TRIM |
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Try to play with your puppy’s feet and just trim the ends off of the nails.
The more you train your pet now, the easier it will be when they are bigger! |
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