NEW PUPPY WELLNESS
Puppies are usually presented for initial examination between 6-8 weeks of age. Multiple vaccinations are necessary due to "maternal antibody protection". Puppies receive antibodies against many viruses from their mother's milk. These antibodies actually prevent vaccinations from working, if they are present in sufficient quantities at the time of vaccination. These antibodies loose their protective levels between 6-16 weeks of age. This is the reason why puppies receive so many initial vaccinations.
The diseases we vaccinate against and the "letter" in the vaccine terminology are as follows:
Distemper-D
Canine Parvovirus-CPV
Leptospirosis-L
Canine Infectious Hepatitis-H or A2
Parainfluenza-P
Coronavirus-CVK
RECOMMENDED VACCINATION SCHEDULE IS AS FOLLOWS:
Age 6 Weeks DA2P/CVK/CPV
Age 8 Weeks DA2P/CVK/CPV
Age 12 Weeks DA2LP/CVK/CPV & LYME & GIARDIA
Age 16 Weeks DA2LP/CVK/CPV & LYME,GIARDIA & RABIES(may be given at 18 weeks to avoid 4 vaccines at 16 week visit)
We also strongly recommend fecal examination for hookworms,roundworms,whipworms,and coccidia at the initial and final visit
Giardia Antigen Elisa for giardia intestional parasite should be performed at the initial visit. this parasite is potentially contagious to people.
Begin Heartworm prevention (HEARTGARD)and Flea & Tick Control at 8 weeks (FRONTLINE/ADVANTAGE/PREVENTIC)
There is now a single injection that will protect against heartworm infection for 6 months. It is called Proheart 6. We are currently recommending this product after the pet is full grown.
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