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5 - 6 weeks                       Date _______________________________

   

Puppy is weaned

 

Breeder may give first distemper vaccination and dewormer

 

 

 

6 - 8 weeks

                Date _______________________________

 

Physical Exam/Consultation (30 - 40 minutes)

 

First Distemper Combination Vaccine (if not given yet)

 

Oral Dewormer or Heartgard/Sentinel pill

 

Dispense second dose dewormer to give at home in 10 -14 days

 

 

 

 

  DISCUSSION TOPICS

 

 

Lymes vaccine (start next visit if desired)

 

 

Parasite control: heartworm, intestinal worms, fleas/ticks

 

 

Diet/nutrition, give coupons

 

 

Behavior questions, give brochures if needed

 

 

 

10 - 12 weeks

                Date _______________________________

 

Office visit with doctor (15 - 20 minutes)

 

Second Distemper Combination Vaccine

 

First Lyme Vaccine (if desired)

 

Oral dewormer or dispense second heartworm pill (if season)

 

Send home fecal container to bring sample to next visit

 

Dispense parasite control: frontline, heartgard/sentinel

 

 

 

14 -16 weeks

                Date _______________________________

 

Office visit with doctor (15 - 20 minutes)

 

Third Distemper Combination Vaccine

 

Second Lyme Vaccine (if needed)

 

Rabies Vaccine

 

Dispense heartworm pill (if season)

 

Check fecal sample brought in by pet owner, deworm if needed

 

Dispense parasite control products if needed

 

 

 

 

  DISCUSSION TOPICS

 

 

Parasite control products if needed

 

 

Surgery /schedule in advance if desired

 

 

Dental care: tooth brushing

 

 

 

5 - 6 months

                Date _______________________________

 

Spay/Neuter, declaw if desired

 

Pre-anesthetic blood testing

 

Microchip - # __________________

 

Extract any remaining decidous teeth

 

 

 

Yearly Physical Exam

 

Distemper combination vaccine