To help ensure the health
and well being of your new puppy, McClung's Animal Hospital
recommends this series of
vaccinations.
Vaccinations
| 1st
visit |
Wellness exam, first canine
temporary distemper complex, deworm |
| 2nd
visit |
Second canine temporary
distemper complex, deworm |
| 3rd
visit |
Third canine distemper complex,
bring small fecal sample |
| 4th
visit |
Last canine distemper complex,
1 yr. rabies, heartworm & flea preventative |
Dogs receive vaccinations
annually, MAH will send vaccination reminders when due.
Kennel
Cough (Bordetella)
McClung's Animal Hospital
recommends kennel cough vaccinations if your dog visits boarding
kennels, is in dog shows,
or is attending obedience classes. This consists of intranasal vaccination
that can be given prior to boarding or the event. This is boostered annually.
Heartworm
Checks and Preventative
Dogs must have an annual
blood test for heartworms before starting on preventative medication. Exceptions
are puppies less than 4 months old.
Spaying
or Castrating Puppies
At the third vaccination
your puppy is protected enough to be spayed/castrated. Surgeries are done
by appointment Monday thru Thursday and should be brought in between 8:00
a.m. - 10:00 a.m. The puppy will stay with us overnight. We require that
you call before picking up the puppy the day after surgery to make sure
it is ready to go home. Females return in 7-10 days after surgery to get
stitches removed. Please do not feed your animal the morning you are bringing
it in for surgery. Only a small amount of food and water should be given
to the puppy the day he/she is taken home.
Puppies must have vaccinations
before being spayed/castrated.
Puppies in the clinic with
a flea problem will be treated.
Flea
Control
McClung's Animal Hospital
veterinarians and staff will advise you with proper flea control for your
dog and environment. |
