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Vaccination Schedule

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Typical Puppy Vaccination Schedule

8 weeks of age

  • DHPP (Vanguard 5/L - combination vaccine for distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus and parainfluenza)- sometimes done by breeder

  • Fecal examination

  • Pyrantel pamoate “de-worming”

12 weeks of age

  • DHLPP (A yearly vaccine (D) distemper, (H) hepatitis, (L) leptospirosis, (P) par- influenza and (P) parvovirus).

  • Pyrantel pamoate “de-worming”

16 weeks of age

  • DHLPP (A yearly vaccine (D) distemper, (H) hepatitis, (L) leptospirosis, (P) par- influenza and (P) parvovirus).

  • Rabies vaccination

  • Fecal examination

Often repeat Parvovirus vaccine in Dobermans, Rottweilers and Pit Bulls at age 5 months

Bordetella bronchiseptica, Parainfluenza (Intra Trac II) vaccine recommended prior to boarding or beginning puppy or obedience classes, or frequent trips to the groomer.

We recommend spaying or neutering your pet at 6 months of age.

Monthly heartworm preventative will be dispensed at your puppy’s initial visit and should be continued year round.

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Typical Kitten Vaccination Schedule

8 weeks of age

  • FVRCP (Felocell-CVR- feline distemper vaccine)

  • FELV/FIV blood test (tests leukemia and immunodeficiency)

  • Fecal examination

  • Pyrantel pamoate (to treat hookworms and roundworms)

12 weeks of age

  • FVRCP (Felocell-CVR- feline distemper vaccine)

  • pyrantel pamoate (to treat hookworms and roundworms)

16 weeks of age

  • Rabies vaccination

  • Fecal examination

If outdoor cat recommend:

16 – 18 weeks- Feline Leukemia vaccine (FELV)

19 – 21 weeks- FELV (leukemia) booster vaccine

We recommend spaying or neutering your pet at 6 months of age.

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